Browning x bolt any mark downs?

[Loper]

I've been looking at getting the OD Green Xbolt in 30-06 but the low price point has me wondering if they sacrificed accuracy or craftsmanship. Have you shot it yet to be able to give a review of it?

If you’ve been thinking about getting one, I would do it soon, There is a rebate going on now, until some time in early July if I recall.

 

[OlPappyB]

If you’ve been thinking about getting one, I would do it soon, There is a rebate going on now, until some time in early July if I recall.

Yea I've seen the rebates. I just want to know how well it shoots, craftsmanship, quality, etc... before I do get the OD Green model

 

[MarkOrtiz]

Just got a Xbolt Hunter OD green in 300 Win w/brake for $750 recently. Hopefully it shoots decent. Have a Stalker model in 30-06 that shoots good and was going to try the same model until I seen that on their site for 2024

Had a chance to shoot it yet? I'm looking at one in 7mm PRC. I went and fondled it at the store. The stock seems a little cheesy, but the action and barrel should be x-bolt quality.

 

[Steve P]

Have not shot it yet, still have to mount scope and hopefully will get to shoot it by the end of the month.

 

[TxLite]

Clearance Sale - BTO Range - Range & Training Center

www.bto-range.com

Some decent deals for those of you still looking. I picked one up off the ovix sr in 22-250. Shoots great.

 

[elkivory]

BassPro has the x bolt hunter in OD Green for $599 and then a $50 rebate for club members. I have been wanting to get an inexpensive 300 Win Mag. Any comments on the quality of this gun. Also, what is different on the x bolt 2. Thanks

 

[MarkOrtiz]

I checked one out at Cabelas last week. Cheaper stock, but the rest is Browning x-bolt quality. I'm tempted to grab one in 7mm PRC. The x-bolt 2 is mostly new stock configuration and barrel lengths/materials, some get a new trigger. The regular x-bolt is still a top of the line rifle.

 

[Rookie season]

I checked one out at Cabelas last week. Cheaper stock, but the rest is Browning x-bolt quality. I'm tempted to grab one in 7mm PRC. The x-bolt 2 is mostly new stock configuration and barrel lengths/materials, some get a new trigger. The regular x-bolt is still a top of the line rifle.

I have been looking at the Ruger American gen 2, but then the X-bolt hunter went on sale. Do you have an input on either, how the stock feels/ bolt function? I have held the Ruger and it seems to be a cool little rifle, I have an X-bolt speed lr and I like it. I just need a rifle in 308 and am thinking one of these.

 

[MarkOrtiz]

The synthetic stock on the Browning can move it you squeeze it to the barrel hard. The rest is nice though. The bolt is super smooth and I’ve never heard of a browning that won’t shoot well. I held the RA gen II also and it is an upgrade from the first one, but I think the Browning is a bit nicer. I have a Browning x-bolt silver medallion .308 and it shoots great.

 

[Rookie season]

The synthetic stock on the Browning can move it you squeeze it to the barrel hard. The rest is nice though. The bolt is super smooth and I’ve never heard of a browning that won’t shoot well. I held the RA gen II also and it is an upgrade from the first one, but I think the Browning is a bit nicer. I have a Browning x-bolt silver medallion .308 and it shoots great.

The synthetic stock on the Browning can move it you squeeze it to the barrel hard. The rest is nice though. The bolt is super smooth and I’ve never heard of a browning that won’t shoot well. I held the RA gen II also and it is an upgrade from the first one, but I think the Browning is a bit nicer. I have a Browning x-bolt silver medallion .308 and it shoots great.

The synthetic stock on the Browning can move it you squeeze it to the barrel hard. The rest is nice though. The bolt is super smooth and I’ve never heard of a browning that won’t shoot well. I held the RA gen II also and it is an upgrade from the first one, but I think the Browning is a bit nicer. I have a Browning x-bolt silver medallion .308 and it shoots great.

The synthetic stock on the Browning can move it you squeeze it to the barrel hard. The rest is nice though. The bolt is super smooth and I’ve never heard of a browning that won’t shoot well. I held the RA gen II also and it is an upgrade from the first one, but I think the Browning is a bit nicer. I have a Browning x-bolt silver medallion .308 and it shoots great.

Awesome to hear. Thanks.

 

[180ls1]

Awesome to hear. Thanks.

They also generally have fast twists and good chambers for those long high BC bullets which is really nice.

 

[Rookie season]

They also generally have fast twists and good chambers for those long high BC bullets which is really nice.

That is a good point, thanks!

 

[Nicaburns]

I snagged one of the composite hunters in 7prc a few weeks ago. It, like my other Xbolts, is a real shooter.
Here is an 7 shot group at 100 with the Federal eld-x load... pardon the two "flyers" while I was setting up the scope. I may be in the minority, but the stock on the xbolt is one of the better "budget" synthetic stocks on the market in my opinion. BUT, I'm also one of those waiting with fingers crossed for a Stocky's option to hit the market tho!

 

[br459]

Woods and Waters in Tuscaloosa is having a good sale on them. I know they might not be local but they in Tuscaloosa Al

 

[Rookie season]

I snagged one of the composite hunters in 7prc a few weeks ago. It, like my other Xbolts, is a real shooter.
Here is an 7 shot group at 100 with the Federal eld-x load... pardon the two "flyers" while I was setting up the scope. I may be in the minority, but the stock on the xbolt is one of the better "budget" synthetic stocks on the market in my opinion. BUT, I'm also one of those waiting with fingers crossed for a Stocky's option to hit the market tho!

That's a great group! Did you let the barrel cool down between rounds? What did you do for barrel break in?

 

[Nicaburns]

That's a great group! Did you let the barrel cool down between rounds? What did you do for barrel break in?

That was the last seven rounds from the first box of ammo… fired quickly with no cool down and no “break in”… just cleaned it well when I bought it

 

[Bears]

This is a heckuva deal. I have a Browning xb1 hells canyon 6.5CM that's a tack driver. Very nice rifle and looks great. I ordered this in a 7MMPRC to try a new cartridge. Not a fan of the OD green stock but I'm going to try a hydro-dip on it.

 

[Nicaburns]

BROWNING X-BOLT HUNTER 7MM PRC 24' BLACK/SYN MB*

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If you don’t like green and like the octagonal bolt knob… this is the one I have $608

 

[Skibness92]

I own a Browning X-Bolt OD green in a 6.5CM. Just picked it up this spring. It’s a nice little gun for the money in my opinion. Trigger is a little heavy. It shoots well!!!

 

[Bears]

I picked mine up last night (in 7MM PRC)
Seems like a solid gun, didn't see much difference between it and my Hells Canyon model.