Browning x-bolt Max SPR

[Darryle]

I haven't had a chance to hit the range yet with it. I swapped the trigger spring and adjusted it to 2lbs. The McMillan Hunters Edge stock I ordered back in May arrived yesterday, so I bedded the action and bottom metal and will tear it down when I get home Sunday. Hopefully the Warne bases will be here then and I can get it all tied up and hit the range.

Rifle in the new stock was 6.3lbs even with the 24" barrel. The McMillan came in at 23.3oz, well under the 29oz they told me when I ordered it.

I have 156gr Bergers, 140gr Partions, 140gr Accubonds or 143gr Bondstrikes, so hopefully one of them will work. It come in at or under 8lbs scoped. Should be an easy toter.

 

[WildShot]

I haven't had a chance to hit the range yet with it. I swapped the trigger spring and adjusted it to 2lbs. The McMillan Hunters Edge stock I ordered back in May arrived yesterday, so I bedded the action and bottom metal and will tear it down when I get home Sunday. Hopefully the Warne bases will be here then and I can get it all tied up and hit the range.

Rifle in the new stock was 6.3lbs even with the 24" barrel. The McMillan came in at 23.3oz, well under the 29oz they told me when I ordered it.

I have 156gr Bergers, 140gr Partions, 140gr Accubonds or 143gr Bondstrikes, so hopefully one of them will work. It come in at or under 8lbs scoped. Should be an easy toter.

Sounds like it will be a fine setup. What was your impression of the stock that came with it?

 

[Darryle]

Sounds like it will be a fine setup. What was your impression of the stock that came with it?

Heavy, 39ozs heavy, rigid, adjusted easily enough, no flex in the forend and typical soft Inflex recoil pad. I am not a fan of the hot glue bedding Browning uses. I usually set up the barrel wrapped in tape to keep the action in the correct place and remove the old bedding and rebed with Devcon. I have had 2 where the bedding actually came out of the stock stuck to the action.

Browning does a good job with their injection molded stocks, they are generally just heavy.

 

[WildShot]

Heavy, 39ozs heavy, rigid, adjusted easily enough, no flex in the forend and typical soft Inflex recoil pad. I am not a fan of the hot glue bedding Browning uses. I usually set up the barrel wrapped in tape to keep the action in the correct place and remove the old bedding and rebed with Devcon. I have had 2 where the bedding actually came out of the stock stuck to the action.

Browning does a good job with their injection molded stocks, they are generally just heavy.

Glad to hear its solid. I can deal with it being a little heavy since i shouldnt be packing it far. Id like to hear how it performs once you get it to the range

 

[KenLee]

$532 for that gun (with rebate) is nuts.

Tempting, just don’t have a need/use for it..

I didn't have a need, but Sunday night about 930 it's storming and pouring rain while I'm already stretched out in bed watching Forged in Fire on Netflix and my brain lights up with "it's the last day for the x-bolt rebate".
Incoming short barreled 308!
Time to go digging in my scope hoard.

 

[WildShot]

I didn't have a need, but Sunday night about 930 it's storming and pouring rain while I'm already stretched out in bed watching Forged in Fire on Netflix and my brain lights up with "it's the last day for the x-bolt rebate".
Incoming short barreled 308!
Time to go digging in my scope hoard.

I did the same thing, but in 300Win. Hoping it comes in quick enough to apply for the rebate. After reading into it, the last day to apply is the 19th.

 

[KenLee]

I did the same thing, but in 300Win. Hoping it comes in quick enough to apply for the rebate. After reading into it, the last day to apply is the 19th.

I received an email today that mine shipped

 

[WildShot]

I received an email today that mine shipped

That was quick. Where did you order from? I ordered mine from defense depot

 

[KenLee]

That was quick. Where did you order from? I ordered mine from defense depot

Lockedloaded.com

 

[SAUMan]

Anybody have any feedback on range testing these yet? Some still available and a new rebate just dropped.

 

[KenLee]

Got my mounts in today...soon

 

[manitou1]

That seems like a pretty cool option. i've never fondled one in that config but I like my stainless stalker xbolt.

I wonder if that fore end is as flexible as the sporter stock.. that's a good price.

My Max LR stock is very firm... almost as stiff as my two carbon fiber stocks.

 

[manitou1]

Sounds like it will be a fine setup. What was your impression of the stock that came with it?

The stock that comes with the Max LR is one of, if not the most comfortable stock I have ever been behind, but they are a bit heavy if you hike miles in the mountains.

 

[SAUMan]

I'm looking at a .300 Win in this one. Browning said it has a 1:8 twist like the PRC. Wondering how that will play out in the SAAMI chamber with 22" barrel. Both .300s are a good half pound heavier than even the 7 PRC and closer to 3/4 lb or so vs short actions. Basically 8 pounds. (7lb 14oz officially) I'd need to shoot big heavy bullets at more modest velocity looks like.

 

[hank877]

Looks pretty nice, do you recommend for beginner?

 

[BKehoe05]

That seems like a great price to me. It looks like same stock as the X Bolt Long Range Max, just a shorter barrel.

I’ve been very content with the stock it comes with. I also think the trigger, upgraded with an M Carbo spring is great. I put a Timney in mine, but will be selling it.


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You’re selling the Timney? May I ask why?

 

[onlybrowning]

You’re selling the Timney? May I ask why?

I don’t like losing the bolt lock on safe.


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[Balderdash]

I don’t like losing the bolt lock on safe.


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Agree. M carbo for me. One of the main reasons I run a couple of X bolts is that the safety locks the bolt down.

I recently picked up a couple of SPR MAX. Haven't shot them yet beyond testing function. I very much like the MAX stock, though, and just might pick up a couple more if they get any cheaper!

 

[Pilsner]

Glad to see the reviews are positive. I just put one in 7mm PRC in layaway this week.