Browning x-bolt Max SPR

[bombhunter]

Does anyone have any experience with this rifle? There’s about zero info out there… and the aftermarket support for browning is lacking. But for the price they look very tempting. Disregard the caliber choice in the link, I’m not set on any one yet.

Browning X-Bolt Max SPR OD Green .300 Win 22" Barrel 3-Rounds

The Browning X-Bolt Max SPR in 300 Win Mag is a precision-engineered bolt-action rifle designed for serious shooters who demand versatility, accuracy, and reliability in their firearms. This model, part of the esteemed X-Bolt Series, is chambered in the powerful 300 Winchester Magnum, offering...

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For reference I already own a couple of tikkas and a RAR.

Looking for any input and first hand experience, thanks in advance!

 

[onlybrowning]

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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[bombhunter]

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 either 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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Awesome. Thank you!

 

[H80Hunter]

I was so tempted by one in 7 PRC with a 20” barrel on MidwayUSA but eventually resisted the urge. It was 7.7 lbs.

 

[bombhunter]

I was so tempted by one in 7 PRC with a 20” barrel on MidwayUSA but eventually resisted the urge. It was 7.7 lbs.

Yeah that’s a hesitation of mine as well… wondering how much of that is in the stock as that may be remedied once stockys makes their xbolt stocks.

 

[wind gypsy]

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.

 

[bombhunter]

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.

Yeah shorter threaded barrel and the stock looks decent, if it doesn't flex very much that would be a bonus. And for some reason I keep telling myself I need a 7 PRC. Of course I could build another Tikka as well, but the price on this vs. the Tikka route is a substantial difference. And I already have a couple of Tikka RSS's.

@onlybrowning , does your stock have a lot of flex at the forend? Any other con's you can think of other than the trigger (which seems like just a spring will help a lot)?

 

[Darryle]

Those stocks are not flexible at all up front, same stocks they put on the Target Max models, the target versions use either a ARCA/Swiss rail or a picatinny rail.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.

 

[bombhunter]

Those stocks are not flexible at all up front, same stocks they put on the Target Max models, the target versions use either a ARCA/Swiss rail or a picatinny rail.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.


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Great info! Thank you!

 

[onlybrowning]

Yeah shorter threaded barrel and the stock looks decent, if it doesn't flex very much that would be a bonus. And for some reason I keep telling myself I need a 7 PRC. Of course I could build another Tikka as well, but the price on this vs. the Tikka route is a substantial difference. And I already have a couple of Tikka RSS's.

@onlybrowning , does your stock have a lot of flex at the forend? Any other con's you can think of other than the trigger (which seems like just a spring will help a lot)?

No, but I did bed mine. I’m not sure that it needed it, but I did it. When I did, the barrel had some contact, so I hogged it out, then filled it with bedding compound (JB Weld) just for appearance sake and I am ok with it being heavy. I don’t ever intend to carry it to hunt.

I find it to be a very comfortable, well designed stock. I have a KRG Bravo on a Tikka that I wish felt more like the Browning stock (this is not a slight on the KRG Bravo at all)). The stock is comfortable and adaptable.


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