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Browing X-Bolt Max Long Range Varmint/Target *2019 Shot Show Special
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<blockquote data-quote="martinakl" data-source="post: 1733662" data-attributes="member: 74115"><p><strong>Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range Varmint/Target</strong></p><p><strong>Item#: 035483288 </strong>*Limited Run, 2019 Shot Show Special</p><p><strong>Cartridge:</strong> 28 Nosler</p><p><strong>Barrel:</strong>26", 1:8 Twist Barrel, Fluted, "Bull" Contour, .902" at muzzle brake</p><p></p><p><strong>Weight:</strong></p><p><strong>Advertised weight: </strong>9lbs, 6oz - Spot on if include all stock spacers</p><p><strong>Actual Weight:</strong> 9lbs, 3.4oz without the spacers</p><p><strong>Barreled Action:</strong> 6lbs, 3.7oz</p><p><strong>Stock:</strong> 2lbs, 10oz (42oz)</p><p><strong>BM, Mag, action Screws:</strong> 5.9oz</p><p><strong>Weight as Pictured: </strong>right at 12lbs (11lbs 14.8oz actual) *Not for weight weenies</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Other parts:</strong></p><p><strong>Base:</strong> Browning 20 MOA rail</p><p><strong>Rings:</strong> ARC M10 Scope Rings - Low (.94 in/24mm)</p><p><strong>Scope:</strong> Leupold Mark 4 ER/T, FFP, 6.5-20x50, 34MM Tube, H27 Reticle, Zero stop, Locking Turret</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Upgrades before 1st shot fired:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">M*Carbo Trigger Spring (less than 5 minutes to install)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Muscle Brake: 5 Port, ⅝-24, 30 Cal (adds 4oz over factory brake to total weight)</li> </ul><p></p><p>This is the "2019 Shot Show Special" version with the "bull" barrel vs. the "heavy sporter" barrel found on the regular Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range and the Hells Canyon Long Range. Based on published specs, it adds 15 ounces.</p><p></p><p><strong>[ATTACH=full]153539[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]153540[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]153541[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]153542[/ATTACH] </strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Barrel Break-In:</strong> I'm going to use Hornady Precision Hunter, 162 grain ELDX ammo for break in and will follow Brownings recommended break-in procedure (linked below). I purchase 2 boxes (40 rounds). Enough to break-in the barrel, gather a few readings on the Lab Radar for FPS, and maybe use it to hunt this season. Lack for free-time makes this highly unlikely scenario. I'd rather hunt vs. dink around with the gun right now.</p><p></p><p><strong>Reloading components:</strong></p><p>I have 200 Pieces of ADG brass (That will be enough to burn out the barrel)</p><p>Will test 180 & 195 Bergers</p><p>Federal GM215 Match Primers</p><p>Redding Comp Seater w/ full length bushing dies. +VLD Seating Stem</p><p>New ADG brass neck expanded with Sinclair, carbide, .283 neck expander mandrel</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Rifle (Browning Site): <a href="https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/rifles/x-bolt/limited-availability/x-bolt-max-varmint-target.html" target="_blank">https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/rifles/x-bolt/limited-availability/x-bolt-max-varmint-target.html</a><br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Budsgunshop.com (Purchased here): <a href="https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/110907/browning+035483288+x-bolt+max+varmint%2ftarget+bolt+28+nosler+26+3%2b1+black+fixed+max+w%2fadjustable+comb+synthetic+stock+black+stee" target="_blank">https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/110907/browning+035483288+x-bolt+max+varmint/target+bolt+28+nosler+26+3+1+black+fixed+max+w/adjustable+comb+synthetic+stock+black+stee</a><br /> *Painfully slow shipping from Buds even though I paid with a credit card.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">M Carbo Trigger Spring: <a href="https://www.mcarbo.com/browning-x-bolt-trigger-spring-kit.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.mcarbo.com/browning-x-bolt-trigger-spring-kit.aspx</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">M Carbo Install Video:<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">[MEDIA=youtube]NtLwXUooUmY[/MEDIA]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">[MEDIA=youtube]Pu4kUu3aARE[/MEDIA]</li> </ol></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Muscle Brake: 5 Port, ⅝-24, 30 Cal: <a href="http://www.piercisionrifles.com/5-port-self-timing-muscle-brake-30-cal-5-8x24-threads/" target="_blank">http://www.piercisionrifles.com/5-port-self-timing-muscle-brake-30-cal-5-8x24-threads/</a> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">20 MOA Rail: <a href="https://www.browning.com/products/shooting-accessories/scope-rings-and-bases/xbolt-picatinny-long-action.html" target="_blank">https://www.browning.com/products/shooting-accessories/scope-rings-and-bases/xbolt-picatinny-long-action.html</a><br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Browning Barrel Break In: <a href="https://www.browning.com/support/frequently-asked-questions/break-in-new-barrel.html" target="_blank">https://www.browning.com/support/frequently-asked-questions/break-in-new-barrel.html</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Scope Rings: <a href="https://www.americanrifle.com/shop/product/m10-scope-rings-7" target="_blank">https://www.americanrifle.com/shop/product/m10-scope-rings-7</a></li> </ol></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="martinakl, post: 1733662, member: 74115"] [B]Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range Varmint/Target Item#: 035483288 [/B]*Limited Run, 2019 Shot Show Special [B]Cartridge:[/B] 28 Nosler [B]Barrel:[/B]26”, 1:8 Twist Barrel, Fluted, “Bull” Contour, .902” at muzzle brake [B]Weight: Advertised weight: [/B]9lbs, 6oz - Spot on if include all stock spacers [B]Actual Weight:[/B] 9lbs, 3.4oz without the spacers [B]Barreled Action:[/B] 6lbs, 3.7oz [B]Stock:[/B] 2lbs, 10oz (42oz) [B]BM, Mag, action Screws:[/B] 5.9oz [B]Weight as Pictured: [/B]right at 12lbs (11lbs 14.8oz actual) *Not for weight weenies [B]Other parts: Base:[/B] Browning 20 MOA rail [B]Rings:[/B] ARC M10 Scope Rings - Low (.94 in/24mm) [B]Scope:[/B] Leupold Mark 4 ER/T, FFP, 6.5-20x50, 34MM Tube, H27 Reticle, Zero stop, Locking Turret [B]Upgrades before 1st shot fired:[/B] [LIST] [*]M*Carbo Trigger Spring (less than 5 minutes to install) [*]Muscle Brake: 5 Port, ⅝-24, 30 Cal (adds 4oz over factory brake to total weight) [/LIST] This is the “2019 Shot Show Special” version with the “bull” barrel vs. the “heavy sporter” barrel found on the regular Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range and the Hells Canyon Long Range. Based on published specs, it adds 15 ounces. [B][ATTACH=full]153539[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]153540[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]153541[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]153542[/ATTACH] [/B] [B]Barrel Break-In:[/B] I’m going to use Hornady Precision Hunter, 162 grain ELDX ammo for break in and will follow Brownings recommended break-in procedure (linked below). I purchase 2 boxes (40 rounds). Enough to break-in the barrel, gather a few readings on the Lab Radar for FPS, and maybe use it to hunt this season. Lack for free-time makes this highly unlikely scenario. I’d rather hunt vs. dink around with the gun right now. [B]Reloading components:[/B] I have 200 Pieces of ADG brass (That will be enough to burn out the barrel) Will test 180 & 195 Bergers Federal GM215 Match Primers Redding Comp Seater w/ full length bushing dies. +VLD Seating Stem New ADG brass neck expanded with Sinclair, carbide, .283 neck expander mandrel [B]Links:[/B] [LIST=1] [*]Rifle (Browning Site): [URL]https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/rifles/x-bolt/limited-availability/x-bolt-max-varmint-target.html[/URL] [*]Budsgunshop.com (Purchased here): [URL='https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/110907/browning+035483288+x-bolt+max+varmint%2ftarget+bolt+28+nosler+26+3%2b1+black+fixed+max+w%2fadjustable+comb+synthetic+stock+black+stee']https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/110907/browning+035483288+x-bolt+max+varmint/target+bolt+28+nosler+26+3+1+black+fixed+max+w/adjustable+comb+synthetic+stock+black+stee[/URL] *Painfully slow shipping from Buds even though I paid with a credit card. [*]M Carbo Trigger Spring: [URL]https://www.mcarbo.com/browning-x-bolt-trigger-spring-kit.aspx[/URL] [*]M Carbo Install Video: [LIST=1] [*][MEDIA=youtube]NtLwXUooUmY[/MEDIA] [*][MEDIA=youtube]Pu4kUu3aARE[/MEDIA] [/LIST] [*]Muscle Brake: 5 Port, ⅝-24, 30 Cal: [URL]http://www.piercisionrifles.com/5-port-self-timing-muscle-brake-30-cal-5-8x24-threads/[/URL] [*]20 MOA Rail: [URL]https://www.browning.com/products/shooting-accessories/scope-rings-and-bases/xbolt-picatinny-long-action.html[/URL] [*]Browning Barrel Break In: [URL]https://www.browning.com/support/frequently-asked-questions/break-in-new-barrel.html[/URL] [*]Scope Rings: [URL]https://www.americanrifle.com/shop/product/m10-scope-rings-7[/URL] [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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