Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed, 7 PRC Field Evaluation

Just a heads up if any one is intrigued by this review... Blowout pricing on the the X-Bolt Pro McMillan (Surpressor Ready/22" Barrel) model below in 7prc...

$1,500 out the door. The 6.5 PRC was marked at this price but appears to have been marked back up to around $2200 in the past hour or so.

I realize it isn’t the x-bolt 2 that Form is reviewing but differences are minimal assuming you’d change the trigger spring here..

Have you purchased from them before?
 
Out of the Browning offerings, which stocks do you prefer/recommend and which do you try to avoid?

Anymore updates?

That X-Bolt Max SPR looks to have the best designed stock for shooting.


And no more real update, have shot it a bit more- uneventful.
 
That X-Bolt Max SPR looks to have the best designed stock for shooting.


And no more real update, have shot it a bit more- uneventful.
What are your overall thoughts on the 7PRC? I’ve enjoyed mine but curious about more experienced shooters thoughts. Ballistically, it’s been easier to shoot than my 308 at distance.
 
What are your overall thoughts on the 7PRC? I’ve enjoyed mine but curious about more experienced shooters thoughts. Ballistically, it’s been easier to shoot than my 308 at distance.

It’s good for what it is- a correctly designed large 7mm cartridge. Like all “magnums” it recoils more than optimum for light to normal weight rifles.
 
It’s good for what it is- a correctly designed large 7mm cartridge. Like all “magnums” it recoils more than optimum for light to normal weight rifles.
I was somewhat reticent to shoot a new 8lb 7 PRC tikka I built for a friend (against my strident recommendations for a 6cm- can’t win em all). In a Stocky’s VG and Hyperion K, the recoil was dare I say pleasant from prone and kneeling. Certainly too much to spot shots at 300. But had me re-thinking the cartridge for a dedicated long range target rifle (use a 300wsm now). In a heavier rifle with a more substantial recoil pad, I could see really enjoying it. Suppression is the spice of life.
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I was somewhat reticent to shoot a new 8lb 7 PRC tikka I built for a friend (against my strident recommendations for a 6cm- can’t win em all). In a Stocky’s VG and Hyperion K, the recoil was dare I say pleasant from prone and kneeling. Certainly too much to spot shots at 300. But had me re-thinking the cartridge for a dedicated long range target rifle (use a 300wsm now). In a heavier rifle with a more substantial recoil pad, I could see really enjoying it. Suppression is the spice of life.
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Yeah I actually find my 9lb 7PRC to be fine if suppressed. Really don’t like shooting it bare but I’m a recoil sissy and had not shot a true magnum prior. I’m working on getting it into the high 8lb area soon with a few tweaks.
 
I like that people can no get this rifle with adjustable cheek and grip.

Browning should produce spacers with variable height so we could do a spacer swap and get that buttpad up

I know a browning fan that I would love to get into a rifle that’s back end actually worked for them.

Aside, browning “people” have to be the most brand loyal of any product on the face of the planet.
Try suggesting that Toyota vehicles have many issues....You'd think you called their mom something unbecoming.
 
That’s a decent price, buts it’s about the worst designed stock on the market. They make several other models with much better stocks.
I’m curious, what don’t you like about that stock? I have never tried the 2.0, but I have the old game warden and it seems ok. I’m just curious.
 
I’m curious, what don’t you like about that stock? I have never tried the 2.0, but I have the old game warden and it seems ok. I’m just curious.

The extreme drop at heel, horribly angled toe line, angled forend, too long trigger reach, and bump on the grip. For starters.
 
For those of us considering picking up one of these, what are your thoughts? I’m waiting on the speed SPR model in 7PRC to arrive which is a 20” barrel and will be suppressed. The long range performance is impressive but that 12/20 is worrisome to say the least.
 
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