What is your Browning Xbolt Pro setup?

[LightFoot]

Xbolt pro long range with a leupold vx6hd 3-18x50 w/ fire dot. Shooting 215 Berger hybrids.View attachment 107821

I like the setup. 300 win?

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[Spoonman]

I like the setup. 300 win?

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Yes it’s a 300 win mag.

 

[Cat99899]

Would you say the Pro line is worth it over the Hell's Canyon Line?

 

[wind gypsy]

Would you say the Pro line is worth it over the Hell's Canyon Line?

Paying a premium functionally for a stiffer/lighter carbon stock over the duratouch flexible plastic one. It's personal preference on how important that is to you. Might come into play with POI shift from loading a bipod vs off a tripod or pack, but pretty damn hard to quantify.

I would be interested in upgrading my tupperware one (stainless stalker) for a carbon one if they sold them separately. I actually have a laminated wood one sitting on the shelf that is stiffer but haven't bothered bedding the rifle in it. That said, the tupperware one sure hasn't impeded any animal killing.

 

[Throttlebender]

Yes it’s a 300 win mag.

Spoonman, what mounts are you using and do you like them?

 

[Spoonman]

Warne rings.

Spoonman, what mounts are you using and do you like them?

 

[Catahoula]

Run a Nightforce SHV 4-14x56 scope with Nightforce rings on my Xbolt with a Harris bipod when needed.

 

[Spoonman]

Run a Nightforce SHV 4-14x56 scope with Nightforce rings on my Xbolt with a Harris bipod when needed.

Just took off and sold a VX6HD and put on a Nightforce SHV 5-20x56. So so much better and so far it’s more reliable as well.

 

[Catahoula]

Ha! I run a VX5HD 3-15x44 on a 270 Win. I have and love that scope as well.

 

[Benjblt]

Just took off and sold a VX6HD and put on a Nightforce SHV 5-20x56. So so much better and so far it’s more reliable as well.

What do you mean, "more reliable"?

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[Spoonman]

What do you mean, "more reliable"?

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I have had 2 leupold a in the last 3 years fail on me. The last one was a VX6HD, it would dial out to any yardage just fine but when I dial back to my zero I’d be anywhere from 4-8” low every time. I sent both scopes in and they fixed them and sent them back in a timely manner but I’m not spending that kind of money to send things back for repair. So I went with a optic that is known for its reliability. Just my experiences, not bashing anyone.

 

[Benjblt]

Sucks to hear that. I just bought an VX6HD. So did they fix the problem on the Leupolds?

 

[Throttlebender]

Warne rings.

Thanks for the response. And where those low or medium rings? And what rail are you using? Did your objective bell rub or touch the front of your rail?

 

[Spoonman]

Thanks for the response. And where those low or medium rings? And what rail are you using? Did your objective bell rub or touch the front of your rail?

I am running a 20moa leupold rail with medium rings and no rubbing at all.

 

[Spoonman]

Sucks to hear that. I just bought an VX6HD. So did they fix the problem on the Leupolds?

Yes they fixed both and I had them back within 2 weeks. Great company and great customer service, just not for me.

 

[Dog_Logghe]

Long range pro in 300WSM...Steiner T5-XI, Timney trigger, ZroDelta muzzle brake, Atlas BT-10 bipod...She shoots smooth as butter!

 

[jordan.2216]

Reviving an old thread a bit, but was wondering if you (or any other pro owners) have upgraded or successfully modified the trigger/spring to reduce the break poundage?

 

[TNKnoxville]

I installed MCarbo springs in both my HC Speed and Max Long Range. Both break at 2.5 lbs. I have a Timmney and installed in my HC Speed. It doesn't allow for the bolt lock and I didn't like the skinny trigger. Broke nice at 2 lbs. Tried to install in my Max Long Range and didn't fit. Seems like there is a little lip on the Max and the trigger wouldn't slide into place. I most likely could have filed it down, but the spring change felt great.

 

[jordan.2216]

Right on, thanks for the info. I am close to purchasing the X-bolt Pro and was looking at the MCarbo as an quick/easy improvement, but from the research I've done (albeit limited) it doesn't sound like it is an option for the Pro.

 

[alexanderg23]

How well do the detachable magazine stay in there? I’m always afraid it will fall out.