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X-Bolt or Model 70?
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<blockquote data-quote="ishootkittens" data-source="post: 577149" data-attributes="member: 23225"><p>HES VERY NEW to the game. </p><p></p><p>The X-bolt is just what <em><u><strong>I</strong></u></em> needed for my situation. From talking to the guy over PM's it seems as if we aren't all that different. </p><p></p><p>I like the X-bolt because it is lighter. Because I hunt some pretty sticky situations and believe it or not there are still hunters out there who dont use benches out in the middle of a field or on top of a ridge somewhere with a pair of binoculars. The lightweight makes for an easy carry and the shorter than normal barrel makes it a definite "swinger" in a hairy situation or if I have walk a long way. The dura-coat makes for a comfortable carry as well. Its a soft material that brings new meaning to the word grip. Of couse, I am a composite stock kinda guy. Wood is too pretty to hunt with in my opinion..especially in the hunting conditions around here. Naturally the ultimate shadow was the Winchester I was attracted too when I was looking to purchase my last rifle. The grips on the stock felt so cheap in my opinion and the other composite stock models had a stainless barrel. Also a no-no around here.. to much glare I dont care HOW many companies swear that they are NON glaring stainless (except for tikkas.. they are nice)..</p><p></p><p>The 60 degree bolt throw and the X-style mounting system immediately made browning one of my top choices. THEEEN I held one and got to play with the detachable mag which in my opinion is THE best detachable mag on the market. I'm also a firm believer of a 2 position safety while hunting. I dont like the winchester safeties at all. The glass bedding was also great for a factory rifle! The performance is probably the same...the accuracy relies on the shooter in my opinion. Precision means different things to different people and people are better loaders and shooters than others. But for me I chose the X-bolt over the Wincester not in performance, but for FEATURES and FEEL. Sometimes that is the ONLY difference in two rifles. The name you slap on the box.. and the looks/feel. In this situation..after hearing that the new m70's are Godly and amazing and super...I think that you should go with whichever FEELS better and fits your situation whether your hunting hogs at 40 yards or elk at 674 yards. </p><p></p><p>Another thing.. this guy.. (If you had ever talked to him).. this guy is looking to get a .270 or a .30-06. Hes not going for a 6.5X.284 custom with a 30 inch barrel and a nightforce scope. Hes your everyday hunter with everyday situations. I doubt he will need a jeweled bolt or a custom trigger. I doubt he will need an adjustable stock or a $500 muzzle break. He's your run of the mill hunters hunter. No fanciness required. So as it has been said.. the X-bolt is better out of the box. I may be 100% wrong about Texanhunter.. but I think he just wants to get out in the field and kill something. Hes not looking to be a competitive shooting champion. The boy just wants to pop some hogs along with some whitetail! So now you guys understand that I just think that the X-bolt is better suited for...a strict hunter.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ishootkittens, post: 577149, member: 23225"] HES VERY NEW to the game. The X-bolt is just what [I][U][B]I[/B][/U][/I] needed for my situation. From talking to the guy over PM's it seems as if we aren't all that different. I like the X-bolt because it is lighter. Because I hunt some pretty sticky situations and believe it or not there are still hunters out there who dont use benches out in the middle of a field or on top of a ridge somewhere with a pair of binoculars. The lightweight makes for an easy carry and the shorter than normal barrel makes it a definite "swinger" in a hairy situation or if I have walk a long way. The dura-coat makes for a comfortable carry as well. Its a soft material that brings new meaning to the word grip. Of couse, I am a composite stock kinda guy. Wood is too pretty to hunt with in my opinion..especially in the hunting conditions around here. Naturally the ultimate shadow was the Winchester I was attracted too when I was looking to purchase my last rifle. The grips on the stock felt so cheap in my opinion and the other composite stock models had a stainless barrel. Also a no-no around here.. to much glare I dont care HOW many companies swear that they are NON glaring stainless (except for tikkas.. they are nice).. The 60 degree bolt throw and the X-style mounting system immediately made browning one of my top choices. THEEEN I held one and got to play with the detachable mag which in my opinion is THE best detachable mag on the market. I'm also a firm believer of a 2 position safety while hunting. I dont like the winchester safeties at all. The glass bedding was also great for a factory rifle! The performance is probably the same...the accuracy relies on the shooter in my opinion. Precision means different things to different people and people are better loaders and shooters than others. But for me I chose the X-bolt over the Wincester not in performance, but for FEATURES and FEEL. Sometimes that is the ONLY difference in two rifles. The name you slap on the box.. and the looks/feel. In this situation..after hearing that the new m70's are Godly and amazing and super...I think that you should go with whichever FEELS better and fits your situation whether your hunting hogs at 40 yards or elk at 674 yards. Another thing.. this guy.. (If you had ever talked to him).. this guy is looking to get a .270 or a .30-06. Hes not going for a 6.5X.284 custom with a 30 inch barrel and a nightforce scope. Hes your everyday hunter with everyday situations. I doubt he will need a jeweled bolt or a custom trigger. I doubt he will need an adjustable stock or a $500 muzzle break. He's your run of the mill hunters hunter. No fanciness required. So as it has been said.. the X-bolt is better out of the box. I may be 100% wrong about Texanhunter.. but I think he just wants to get out in the field and kill something. Hes not looking to be a competitive shooting champion. The boy just wants to pop some hogs along with some whitetail! So now you guys understand that I just think that the X-bolt is better suited for...a strict hunter.:cool: [/QUOTE]
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