Stevens 334 Vs Browning AB-3 Review: Battle of The Budget Hunting Rifles

[@tdjohnsky]

I’ve got the Steven’s and it is free floated.

[@TracyWill1]

i'd go with the stevens myself

[@jaydee5156]

Nice review and comparison. I don't own any current Browning models, but I do own a Stevens 334 in .308 and also 6.5 Creedmoor. Both came with Turkish walnut stocks that are nothing short of gorgeous. The walnut version has a nicely finished and fluted bolt, a metal trigger and the barrel is free-floating, so I believe that there is more to the walnut upgrade than just the stock. My triggers aren't bad and I'm fine with the take-up, but I do wish they could be adjusted without risk of damage. I thought it was interesting in the split screen shooting videos that while there was some muzzle rise with the Browning, recoil on the Stevens was mostly straight back.

[@jessemorris9449]

The 334 walnut stock is a much better version.

[@judahhuber6463]

My 334 while oiled up, I can hold the barrel up and the bolt can fall back by itself. So smooth😩🤌

[@Randy-rdss]

The 334 also has a walnut stock version that did not show up for your review for some reason? I believe the A-bolt 3 also puts out a synthetic stock version I'm guessing. The 334 is free floating. I have a friend that owns one in .308 and he put a dollar bill between the barrel ans stock and it went all the way back. It is also more rigid than most plastic stock types.

[@UltimateArms]

it is. i have the ata turqua that is almost the same infact as the 334 stevens, which is rebranded. hence no version of the 334 in walnut. thanks for the comment and dont forget to subscribe today. thanks again1!

[@sammartinez8084]

334 is the best 👌👌👌👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@bobreadingTrakkrr2]

I bought the 334 with a composite stock. My barrel is free floated. Haven’t put it on paper yet. Calibre is 6.5 creedmoor. Trigger is over 5 pounds. I also have a Browning ab3 in 6.5 creedmoor I reduced the trigger pull to 2.4 pounds by replacing the sear spring with a lighter spring. Using Fed 165gr btsp I shoot at best 3/8 inch group and all day a 3/4 inch group or better.

[@jimsweat7963]

Just bought a 334 walnut in 243 win it sub 1 inch groups at 100 yds with 87 gr ,100 gr and 105 gr it liked the 87 s better with sub 3/4 inch groups the walnut stock is great I like a lot

[@UltimateArms]

nice glad its working out for you. thanks for the comment and please dont forget to subscribe. thanks again

[@chriscurtis7723]

I bought the 334 in 243. with the composite stock. The barrel is free floated, the trigger is creepy and set at about 4 and a half pounds, but it is adjustable with a little work. The bolt with a little lube and a 100 rounds latter it is very smooth, just needs a break in. Mag works well and feeds every time. Shoots 1 inch or better with the wright ammo and I do my part. Canadian price was $535. when I bought mine. For the money you cant go wrong.

[@Myke_Lemons]

If you got the Stevens 334 with the Walnut stock it comes with a stainless bolt that is smooth as silk. That would solve all your problems. You would get the superior firearm and all your main concerns with it are solved

[@terryj-fk7yt]

the stevens seems like a better option for the price.!!!!

[@UltimateArms]

I would agree

[@user-sk8cc5mh7o]

thanks for the review!!!

[@UltimateArms]

You bet!

[@JJohnson208]

thanks for the review !!

[@UltimateArms]

Our pleasure!

[@Randy-rdss]

Bought one in 6.5 CM..this being said I tested with 4 different brands of ammo (all 140gr) as you have and got the same results. Largest group .9 smallest group .55. Show me how many rifles can do this across the board that can put up these kinds of groups with FACTORY ammo at under $500 a pop. I bought the wood stocked version of the 334. Next testing Hornady American whitetail in 129 gr. We will see?

[@kristijanmedved6066]

@@Randy-rdss even some 1000+$ are not that accurate or extremely ammo picky

[@tomschannel867]

the browning is a classic rifle, but i think the stevens 334 just shoots better