Browning is adding fuel to the shorter-fatter-faster cartridge fire with its new A-Bolt Classic Hunter chambered to .243 WSSM. This stubby wonder is a full half-inch shorter than current short-action rifles. The reduction shows up in the weight, which is just six pounds, while length of pull is a comfortable 13 3/8 inches. The 21-inch barrel features the companyÂ’s signature low-luster blueing, and the Monte Carlo stock is select walnut with a palm swell and double-bordered checkering. BrowningÂ’s BOSS system can also be added. Suggested retail: $678 to $881. Browning, (800) 333-3288, www.browning.com