In this paper, an attempt was made to prepare Magnesium Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) using AZ31 Mg as matrix material and hafnium carbide (HfC) as reinforcement material. AZ31-HfC Mg MMCs were prepared by using stir casting method using different HfC reinforcement percentages such as 5%, 10% & 15% by wt. Tensile tests and surface micro hardness tests on AZ31-HfC Mg MMCs were conducted. Yield strength & ultimate tensile strength & surface micro hardness of AZ31-HfC MMCs was found to increase up to 12%, 17% & 23% compared to base material AZ31 Mg alloy. Tribological studies were conducted using three sliding speeds (2 mm/s, 4 mm/s and 6 mm/s). Micro scratch tests were conducted on traction force and coefficient of abrasive friction variations. Pin on disc wear tests were conducted to study the wear mass loss of AZ31-HfC MMCs at different loading conditions, sliding rate and reinforcement percentage of HfC by wt. SEM analysis of wear tested specimens indicated voids, furrows, micro-cracks and wear debris.