Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed, 7 PRC Field Evaluation

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I wish Browning had left the trigger alone as I love XBolts, their locking bolt feature and the ability to get the trigger down to 2 lbs. I've gotten used to custom guns with 12 ounce to 2 lb triggers so 3 lbs is just too much.

My brother in law installed a Timney in his Bolt II but it deleted the locking bolt feature. I will buy an XBolt II if there's an economical way to get their trigger adjusted to 2 lbs.
JARD has replacement triggers that keep the bolt unlock feature. They list several pull weight options from less than a pound to 3 lbs so it doesn't look like this is an adjustable trigger and $215 may not be what you consider "economical".
 

Dsellen14

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I wish Browning had left the trigger alone as I love XBolts, their locking bolt feature and the ability to get the trigger down to 2 lbs. I've gotten used to custom guns with 12 ounce to 2 lb triggers so 3 lbs is just too much.

My brother in law installed a Timney in his Bolt II but it deleted the locking bolt feature. I will buy an XBolt II if there's an economical way to get their trigger adjusted to 2 lbs.
As an update, my XB2 pulls very consistently now at 2.6lb without the trigger adjustment screw or tension spring in. I also prefer lighter but I'm happy with this setting.
 

cottonant

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JARD has replacement triggers that keep the bolt unlock feature. They list several pull weight options from less than a pound to 3 lbs so it doesn't look like this is an adjustable trigger and $215 may not be what you consider "economical".
Thank you! I love XBolts so much $215 may very well be worth it. No experience with JARD triggers. Only Jewel (break too easy) Timney, Triggertech and Bix N Andy.
 

cottonant

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As an update, my XB2 pulls very consistently now at 2.6lb without the trigger adjustment screw or tension spring in. I also prefer lighter but I'm happy with this setting.
Every little bit helps. With the spring out the best we could get with my bro in law's was about 3 lbs.
 
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