The Browning BAR MK4 Hunter is a gas-operated, semi-automatic rifle chambered in .270 Win. This composite-stocked version has a 22-inch matte blued steel barrel, an aluminum alloy receiver drilled and tapped for optics, and a detachable box magazine that feeds a 4+1 capacity. The stock is finished in Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage with an adjustable comb and no factory iron sights. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: BAR MK4 Hunter 
• Caliber: .270 Win 
• Action: Semi-Auto 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Overall Length: 44.13" 
• Weight: 7.06 lbs 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum Alloy 
• Finish: Matte Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• The gas-operated BAR action cycles from a 4+1 detachable box magazine in .270 Win. 
• The 22-inch matte blued steel barrel is paired with an aluminum alloy receiver, keeping weight down. 
• The composite stock in Mossy Oak Bottomland has an adjustable comb and an Inflex 2 recoil pad to help manage felt recoil. 
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting, with no iron sights fitted. 
• The camouflaged finish and composite furniture are built for hunting in the field.

The BAR platform has a long track record among hunters, and owners generally trust the gas system to cycle reliably season after season. Some note the action needs regular cleaning to keep running smoothly, which is typical of any gas-operated autoloader carried afield in wet or dusty conditions.

Ergonomically, the composite stock and adjustable comb get positive marks for getting behind a scope quickly, and the recoil pad takes a noticeable edge off felt recoil compared to a hard buttplate. The Mossy Oak Bottomland finish is popular with hunters who want the rifle to blend into cover rather than stand out.

Value-wise, the BAR MK4 Hunter sits above a basic bolt gun in price, and buyers weigh that against the faster follow-up shots a semi-auto offers over a bolt action. Aftermarket support for the BAR line is solid, with magazines and accessories easy to find, and most owners consider it a dependable choice for someone who wants a semi-auto in the deer or hog woods.