Browning X Bolt X Long Range , 6.5 CM and .300 Win Mag

[Beelzebub]

I never see Browning X Bolts mentioned as shooting "one ragged hole" or a "1000 yard gun". I bought one in 6.5 CM several months ago and love the feel and balance of it. So much that I ordered another one in .300 Win Mag. Anyone want to offer up their experience(s) with these guns? I bought each of them because of the fast twists of the barrels not found in the other big box guns. 7:1 and 8:1 respectively.

tks in advance,
Beez

 

[RockyMtnMT]

We have worked with quite a few Brownings. I don't think we have had one yet that didn't shoot solid sub moa. I really like the Hells Canyon series of rifles. I think one of the best values for an off the shelf rifle. I certainly wouldn't talk anyone out of getting one.

 

[Mark37082]

Xbolt HC Speed is my go to for those TN whitetail still hunting through the woods or hunting in a climbing tree stand. It just was the off the rack rifle that felt the best and shouldered really well. Nothing about it felt cheap or out of place. Consistently shoots sub MOA for 3 shots without cooling.

 

[birddog 68]

I've got two X bolts and they are both sub moa. Definitely better than others in the price range. No complaints and no plans on replacing either.

 

[David_h]

I have a good shooting X-bolt Pro Long Range with McMillan stock in 6.8. Like you I just ordered another one on .30 caliber except 300 PRC. I'm kinda surprised at that fast twist on the 300 WM as I would have expected the 1:10. Had I known I might have gone with the 300 WM.

I like the 60 degree bolt and a short action is a bonus. My 300 PRC is not Long Range so I'll see how the lighter weight barrel does compared to my current heavy sporter barrel.

 

[westexhunt]

I've got a 223 and a 7rm hell's canyon lr. Paid a local smith to fix the triggers because they both shoot sub moa (with factory ammo and handloads). Killed some deer at 7-800 with the 7rm.

 

[Darryle]

I love my Browning X-Bolts, I just picked up another X-Bolt Predator Hunter A-TACS AU in 6.5 Creedmoor. I am hoping for the same results as the first 6.5.

Long Range Stalker 6.5 Creedmoor

 

[Varmint Hunter]

I've got a Browning LR Hell's Canyon McMillan in 6.5 Creed that shot many tight groups at 400yds. This is the best of the bunch.

 

[Beelzebub]

Thanks much for your replies, Makes me feel better about my investments. The short throw on the bolt is very nice. Just wish the bolt handle was just a little bigger.

Varmint Hunter, that is a fine group for sure.I've got one at 450 that is right at an inch. But nothing this good. congrats, the stars did align ;-)

 

[HSmithTX]

My son has one X-bolt and I have one, both shoot very well. I haven't finished load development on mine but his is a half minute gun all day out to about 1050 which is as far as we have shot it.

 

[Varmint Hunter]

The only negative thing I'd say about my Browning HC LR is that the bore loads up with copper and takes a long time to clean. I've replaced the trigger but the rest of the rifle is the way it came out of the box.

 

[Creedmoor shooter]

Never seen an xbolt that wouldn't shoot sub .75 moa. This is a 5 shot group I shot with my eclipse hunter in 7mm rem mag. I still regret selling that rifle