X Bolt speed 2 lightweight set up.

[Waddi]

Anyone running this rifle in 308?

I’m looking to build a lightweight suppressed rifle under 3k.

I was thinking X Bolt Speed 2, in 308 with an 18 inch barrel. I really like the X bolts but they don’t seem to be as popular as the tikkas on this forum.

Maven CRS.1 3-12x40

Airlock Zero Gravity 30 Cal (when they become available)

I’m guessing this will be around 7.5lbs and just over $2700

 

[Loper]

What do you plan to do to get it to 7.5 lbs?

 

[Waddi]

What do you plan to do to get it to 7.5 lbs?

Well, I had originally thought it was 6.1 lbs because it’s listed as so on a couple third party websites, however when I went on the Browning website it’s listed at 6lbs 10 ounces so that changes things.

 

[Waddi]

Disregard my last, the one I was looking at on the website has a 22 inch barrel. I want the 18 inch which weighs 6lbs 2 ounces, plus a 14 ounce scope and an estimated 8 ounce suppressor would put me at 7 lbs 8 ounces.

 

[Kauaihunter]

My X-bolt 2 Composite Special LR SPR in .308 per UPS was delivered to my FFL this afternoon. Per the website it’s 6lbs 3oz. 18” heavy sporter contour stainless barrel. Haven’t decided on the scope yet. Go light or not? Trying this out, first Browning for me.

 

[Chase4566]

My X-bolt 2 Composite Special LR SPR in .308 per UPS was delivered to my FFL this afternoon. Per the website it’s 6lbs 3oz. 18” heavy sporter contour stainless barrel. Haven’t decided on the scope yet. Go light or not? Trying this out, first Browning for me.

For what it’s worth, the browning xbolts I have shot all did fantastic. It was only 3 different rifles from friends/family, but they all shot very well and felt like a nicely made rifle. Hope yours is the same!

 

[Waddi]

My X-bolt 2 Composite Special LR SPR in .308 per UPS was delivered to my FFL this afternoon. Per the website it’s 6lbs 3oz. 18” heavy sporter contour stainless barrel. Haven’t decided on the scope yet. Go light or not? Trying this out, first Browning for me.

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My X-bolt 2 Composite Special LR SPR in .308 per UPS was delivered to my FFL this afternoon. Per the website it’s 6lbs 3oz. 18” heavy sporter contour stainless barrel. Haven’t decided on the scope yet. Go light or not? Trying this out, first Browning for me.

I like the idea of a lightweight rifle, I’m looking for something maneuverable in tight brush and accurate out to 400 yards. I’m also on a budget that’s why I was considering the Maven CRS.1, it’s 14 ounces and 425 dollars. I have the Rs1.2 from them and it’s been great to me.

 

[Kauaihunter]

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I like the idea of a lightweight rifle, I’m looking for something maneuverable in tight brush and accurate out to 400 yards. I’m also on a budget that’s why I was considering the Maven CRS.1, it’s 14 ounces and 425 dollars. I have the Rs1.2 from them and it’s been great to me.

Mine would be similar use and I walk a lot. Will do some ammo tests to see what it likes.

 

[Waddi]

Mine would be similar use and I walk a lot. Will do some ammo tests to see what it likes.

let me know what you find, apples to oranges but my 7mm mag X bolt really likes accubonds.

 

[Chase4566]

I’ve been eyeballing the Marvin scopes as well as a light weight option. 4-16x44 is right at a pound. Not too shabby.

 

[Waddi]

I’ve been eyeballing the Marvin scopes as well as a light weight option. 4-16x44 is right at a pound. Not too shabby.

Maven CRS.2 Riflescope Review - Rokslide -

The Maven CRS Classic Riflescope Series Review. Kyle tests the Maven CRS.2 riflescope to find out how it will perform for your hunts.

www.rokslide.com

There’s the evaluation they did on here and it seems like a solid buy. I love my RS1.2 and I think I’m a Maven loyalist now. They also do a military/first responder discount.

I like the 3-12x40 option since it’s only 14 ounces and this will be a within 400 yards rifle for me.

 

[Chase4566]

Maven CRS.2 Riflescope Review - Rokslide -

The Maven CRS Classic Riflescope Series Review. Kyle tests the Maven CRS.2 riflescope to find out how it will perform for your hunts.

www.rokslide.com

There’s the evaluation they did on here and it seems like a solid buy. I love my RS1.2 and I think I’m a Maven loyalist now. They also do a military/first responder discount.

I like the 3-12x40 option since it’s only 14 ounces and this will be a within 400 yards rifle for me.

Yeah I saw they were on one of my military discount sites. Price is pretty decent too.

 

[Waddi]

Yeah I saw they were on one of my military discount sites. Price is pretty decent too.

I signed up for their pro program last year and I believe I got a 20% discount where the GOVX discount was only 10%. It may have changed since.

 

[Sponge]

I have an X-Bolt 2 Speed SPR in 6.5 CM...so doesn't exactly answer your question caliber specific but the same rifle otherwise.

I have this set up with a Trijicon CredoHX 2.5-15x42 on a pic rail. No suppressor (yet) ... as equipped it is slightly top heavy and weighs 8.5 lbs. Its comfortable to carry, but likes to roll in my hand. At that weight its nice to shoot, and accurate. For the scope you describe I think your set up would be quite easy and comfortable to carry.

Most of my use in the past year was tree stand hunting in timber and swamp bottoms, as well as some hunting in what we call mountains here in Virginia. I made a point to carry it in hand and not slung just about all the time. The mountain hunts involved a fair amount of walking, and while not my favorite rifle to tote (i swapped between that and a Sauer 100 throughout the week) it was fine and really not an issue. Again, how you describe setting yours up i think it would be very comfortable/enjoyable to carry and very maneuverable for tight brush.

hope this helps!

 

[mtmountainroam]

I’ve been eyeballing the Marvin scopes as well as a light weight option. 4-16x44 is right at a pound. Not too shabby.

Maven CRS.2 Riflescope Review - Rokslide -

The Maven CRS Classic Riflescope Series Review. Kyle tests the Maven CRS.2 riflescope to find out how it will perform for your hunts.

www.rokslide.com

There’s the evaluation they did on here and it seems like a solid buy. I love my RS1.2 and I think I’m a Maven loyalist now. They also do a military/first responder discount.

I like the 3-12x40 option since it’s only 14 ounces and this will be a within 400 yards rifle for me.

I was thinking to try the same scope. Have only heard good things on that variety. And the weight seems pretty good too.

 

[Pilsner]

I had a Browning SPR x-bolt in 7 PRC. great to carry but with Hornady factory ammo it was VERY slow - even for a short barrel and even knowing the problems with Hornady ammo during that time frame - 2515 FPS at 2375' elevation. I purchased it as a loaner rifle for a long-range hunting class that we were hosting/teaching and the student who used it was impressed enough with it to purchase it after the class. Slow velocity notwithstanding the rifle was a shooter! Trigger was pretty darned good for a factory trigger, stock ergos were nice, fit and finish was as nice as expected from Browning. Overall, I was happy with the rifle and so is the new owner.
The balance with the short barrel was pretty bad until I added my 8-ounce titanium suppressor which drastically improved the balance in hand - which is fair because the rifle was designed to wear a can.
That Maven 3-18x would be about perfect for your application... until you can pick up a S2H optic. I would not go any heavier with an optic than those though as it would get top heavy and want to roll around in the hand I expect.
-Doc

 

[pokes15]

I’ve got the xbolt 2 speed spr in 7prc and it will shoot a 3 shot group touching each other at 100yds with factory Federal ammo w/ the ELD-X bullet. Topped it with a Razor HD LHT 3x15 and Omega 300 can. It’s a great budget friendly rifle.

 

[Waddi]

I had a Browning SPR x-bolt in 7 PRC. great to carry but with Hornady factory ammo it was VERY slow - even for a short barrel and even knowing the problems with Hornady ammo during that time frame - 2515 FPS at 2375' elevation. I purchased it as a loaner rifle for a long-range hunting class that we were hosting/teaching and the student who used it was impressed enough with it to purchase it after the class. Slow velocity notwithstanding the rifle was a shooter! Trigger was pretty darned good for a factory trigger, stock ergos were nice, fit and finish was as nice as expected from Browning. Overall, I was happy with the rifle and so is the new owner.
The balance with the short barrel was pretty bad until I added my 8-ounce titanium suppressor which drastically improved the balance in hand - which is fair because the rifle was designed to wear a can.
That Maven 3-18x would be about perfect for your application... until you can pick up a S2H optic. I would not go any heavier with an optic than those though as it would get top heavy and want to roll around in the hand I expect.
-Doc

Thanks for the reply, that’s great to hear. I’m not too concerned about speed, I’m an average shot at best and would like to get something that my wife is comfortable carrying and as she starts to get into hunting. Also something I can carry comfortably through the thick Gambel Oak of the Grand Mesa. We likely won’t use it on game past 300 yards.

I recently bought my first rifle that wasn’t from Walmart, an X-Bolt in 7mm mag with a Maven RS1.2. 3-15 and a Tricer bipod underneath. I installed the ten dollar Mcarbo spring and it’s been a tack driver when paired with accubonds.

 

[Waddi]

I have an X-Bolt 2 Speed SPR in 6.5 CM...so doesn't exactly answer your question caliber specific but the same rifle otherwise.

I have this set up with a Trijicon CredoHX 2.5-15x42 on a pic rail. No suppressor (yet) ... as equipped it is slightly top heavy and weighs 8.5 lbs. Its comfortable to carry, but likes to roll in my hand. At that weight its nice to shoot, and accurate. For the scope you describe I think your set up would be quite easy and comfortable to carry.

Most of my use in the past year was tree stand hunting in timber and swamp bottoms, as well as some hunting in what we call mountains here in Virginia. I made a point to carry it in hand and not slung just about all the time. The mountain hunts involved a fair amount of walking, and while not my favorite rifle to tote (i swapped between that and a Sauer 100 throughout the week) it was fine and really not an issue. Again, how you describe setting yours up i think it would be very comfortable/enjoyable to carry and very maneuverable for tight brush.

hope this helps!

East coast mountains certainly have their own challenges, prominence mixed with thick hardwood thickets. I hunt in some similar areas where it’s easier just to hold the rifle at the low ready instead of slung.