Browning X-bolt aftermarket stocks?

[AirborneA$$hole]

Hey y’all,
I just bought a browning xbolt in 6.8 western so I am looking for aftermarket stock options. I know McMillan makes aftermarket stocks for browning rifles, but what are some others? I really wish Magpul made a browning X bolt stock option, as I have one on another rifle and really like it. Do anyone know if the magpul stock might work with some work done on it? Any insight would be great.
Thanks!

 

[Loper]

Oregunsmithing makes Pendleton stocks for X-bolts.

 

[jzeblaz]

Hey y’all,
I just bought a browning xbolt in 6.8 western so I am looking for aftermarket stock options. I know McMillan makes aftermarket stocks for browning rifles, but what are some others? I really wish Magpul made a browning X bolt stock option, as I have one on another rifle and really like it. Do anyone know if the magpul stock might work with some work done on it? Any insight would be great.
Thanks!

Did you find a stock for your 6.8?

 

[Loper]

Since this thread just got bumped, I’ll share the most recent research I did on X-Bolt aftermarket stocks. The thread below is specific to left hand stocks, but I believe the info is the same for RH stocks as very few companies make stocks for the X-Bolt, handedness aside.

LH XBolt Stock

I have a left handed x bolt chambered in 7mm WSM and it’s my favorite western rifle in my safe. I’d like to have it restocked and I’m curious where I should look for a custom stock. I’d prefer something lightweight with good ergonomics. I know there’s a lot of options out there, but I’m not...

rokslide.com

 

[STX_Sendero]

They mentioned possibly inletting the Rokstock for Brownings on the Shoot2Hunt podcast.

That’d be a big win, and I’m betting there’s a good market for it. I know I’d be buying one.

 

[grfox92]

McMillan is what I plan on putting my X Bolt in.

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[jzeblaz]

Since this thread just got bumped, I’ll share the most recent research I did on X-Bolt aftermarket stocks. The thread below is specific to left hand stocks, but I believe the info is the same for RH stocks as very few companies make stocks for the X-Bolt, handedness aside.

LH XBolt Stock

I have a left handed x bolt chambered in 7mm WSM and it’s my favorite western rifle in my safe. I’d like to have it restocked and I’m curious where I should look for a custom stock. I’d prefer something lightweight with good ergonomics. I know there’s a lot of options out there, but I’m not...

rokslide.com

Thanks man!

 

[Loper]

Thanks man!

You’re welcome. I hope you find it helpful.

 

[AirborneA$$hole]

Did you find a stock for your 6.8?

Nope. I ended up trading it in for a Seekins Precision Havak PH2 in 7mm PRC. I liked the 6.8 but after thinking on it for a while I came to the conclusion that for a little extra recoil, I could shoot heavier bullets with better BC's. Plus, I think the 7 PRC is going to get picked up by more ammo manufacturers for those of us who don't hand load.

 

[jzeblaz]

Nope. I ended up trading it in for a Seekins Precision Havak PH2 in 7mm PRC. I liked the 6.8 but after thinking on it for a while I came to the conclusion that for a little extra recoil, I could shoot heavier bullets with better BC's. Plus, I think the 7 PRC is going to get picked up by more ammo manufacturers for those of us who don't hand load.

Oh nice! 7PRC does show a lot of promise and I'm sure it will catch on. Have you had the 7 PRC out on a hunt yet? What bullets are you using in the field?

 

[AirborneA$$hole]

Oh nice! 7PRC does show a lot of promise and I'm sure it will catch on. Have you had the 7 PRC out on a hunt yet? What bullets are you using in the field?

I have not, but Nebraska's rifle season starts in a couple weeks so I will check back in with the results. As far as ammo goes, lot of people have been having inconsistencies in velocity with the Hornady 175 grain ELD-X, And I've always wanted to try hammer bullets but I don't hand load, so I found a company called Hendershots that has their own line of ammunition in which they load many different bullets. The load I'm going to use is the 169 grain hammer hunter at +/- 3050 ft/s out of my 26 inch barrel. From everything I've read hammer bullets are pretty devastating, so I'm expecting good results but I will definitely check back in once I try them in the field

 

[WI-Carcosa]

Just picked up a GRS Bifrost for my xbolt hells canyon. An older thread on the forum mentioned GRS briefly and it seemed like a good option to try. I’ll post pic/review once bedded and tested at the range. Nice option for adjustable cheek weld and LOP for an x bolt.

 

[WI-Carcosa]

Finally done rebuilding with my xbolt hells canyon LR in 300wsm in the GRS Bifrost. Have not been able to shoot it yet but it is very comfortable for an adjustable stock at sub $600, especially for an xbolt with limited aftermarket options. Gun is 9.0 lbs before suppressor and optic but including bag rider. All in before bipod and magazine 12lbs 9oz. I wish they did a Rokstok for xbolts but that remains to be seen.

 

[therealthor1]

Browning's "Max" stock (vertical grip, cheek riser, etc.) can be purchased directly from their parts department for $210 (~$232 after tax and shipping). You can get black, FDE, OD green, or OVIX camo. It will need to be bedded. Found this out when I called them out of curiosity. Bought the FDE for my 25-06 stalker that I've had for 10+ years now.

 

[Weldor]

Do you know what the Max stock weighs?

 

[therealthor1]

Do you know what the Max stock weighs?

I'd have to check once I get the rifle back from bedding. You may be able to find that on the internets somewhere.

 

[therealthor1]

Do you know what the Max stock weighs?

I got ~2.5lbs with bedding and SRS arca pic installed. Lacking a kitchen scale, that is as precise as I can get. I hope this helps.

 

[Dsellen14]

I got ~2.5lbs with bedding and SRS arca pic installed. Lacking a kitchen scale, that is as precise as I can get. I hope this helps.

I'm curious to also explore this route. Does the reason the max stock needs to be bedded is due to action size? Heavier barrel?

 

[Dsellen14]

Ok I called Browning this morning since I posted this... Apparently the stocks don't come pre-bedded for a specific action size. Not a deal breaker either way though for me.

 

[therealthor1]

Ok I called Browning this morning since I posted this... Apparently the stocks don't come pre-bedded for a specific action size. Not a deal breaker either way though for me.

Correct. When I was on the phone with Browning, they strongly suggested having a professional do the bedding. I nodded, said sure, and had a buddy who has bedded a few rifles do this for me. I've since taken this rifle to the range--with the new stock and mcarbo trigger spring upgrade, shooting experience was quite a bit better. I'm pleased with the results, especially considering relatively low cost.