Browning X Bolt

[ludville1]

Just ordered a new Browning X Bolt Medallion Maple in 6.5 Creedmoor (the Manbun). Been looking at this rifle for awhile. It seems like most people that have them really like their Browning's. I'm excited to get it.

 

[Sagebrush1]

I’ve had two (still have one) and I think you will be happy. I would recommend upgrading the trigger spring, but that’s it.

 

[Dsnow9]

I love mine and upgraded the whole trigger, not just the spring. It is a tac driver! Also in manbun.

 

[noharleyyet]

A knowledgeable Reloader friend of mine just purchased an AR platform in 6.5 CM.

Topped it with a big ol busy illuminated reticle Meopta from @schmalts.

Punches string after string clovers.

You can watch the holes being made thru that thing right where your aiming on the bull. Fun….

 

[BigMonk96]

Don't have a 6.5 but do own several Browning Bar's in __ .270..270wsm, 30-06, & .308 -- I have a ""man crush"" on my Brownings -- at one time, I had a .280 Browning A-Bolt and a x-bolt in 30-06, just as crazy about the bolt guns as the Bars**

 

[ludville1]

A knowledgeable Reloader friend of mine just purchased an AR platform in 6.5 CM.

Topped it with a big ol busy illuminated reticle Meopta from @schmalts.

Punches string after string clovers.

You can watch the holes being made thru that thing right where your aiming on the bull. Fun….

This rifle also comes with a muzzle brake, I am thinking recoil with this gun is going to be quite mild. It'll be my first rifle with a muzzle brake.

 

[noharleyyet]

This rifle also comes with a muzzle brake, I am thinking recoil with gun is going to be quite mild. It'll be my first rifle with a muzzle brake.

It'll bark but the bite will be mild.

 

[Lonster]

I own one X Bolt, a .308, and it’s never been finicky with anything that I’ve fed it.
not too hard on the eyes either.

 

[EKYHunter]

I’ve got HC Speed Long Range in .300 WSM with a VX5 HD that I got from Schmalts. Love the combo and it definitely shoots better than I can. I put the MCarbo spring in it. I’ve got a regular HC Speed ordered in 7mm-08 but I’m sure it will be a while before I get it. Love me some X Bolts. Congrats @ludville1, I’m sure you’ll love it. Post up some pics when you get it.

 

[Redman]

I would have never considered a Xbolt I was a Remington and Kimber fan. I won a Xbolt Hells Canyon Speed rifle from go Hunt. I could pick the caliber of my choice and went with the .308 Win so my daughters and nephews could hunt with it. Well since 2018 that is the only rifle I use for big game. It just shoots and handles well. I just picked up a Xbolt Micro in 7mm08 so I don't have to share "my" .308. I personally think the stock is ugly but it feels good and really don't care because it is so accurate.

 

[KoolBreeze]

I bought a new Hell’s Canyon Speed in 280AI a couple months ago. I really like it so far. Shoots just under MOA with the 2nd factory ammo I tried in it. Fairly light, easy on the shoulder even without the break, looks nice, and I love the detachable mag. The trigger is fine for my purposes but I’ll probably tinker with it in the off season.

I am a little concerned about the durability of the finish though. I’ve hauled in the seat of my pickup a couple times with the muzzle on the rubber floor mat and the finish is already worn off the edge of the thread protector a tiny bit. It’s not a safe queen but I would hope the finish is more durable than that.

As noted above though, you do have to be very careful when mounting a scope to the receiver. I measured the threads in the holes when I did it and shorten the screws a good bit. They should really fix that.

 

[rjthehunter]

Browning is under rated in my opinion. Doesn't get the publicity other brands get. Every one I've shot puts bullets under 1/2moa. Accurate rifles for sure, and good looking!

 

[MLaird]

I have a HC Speed in 7RM that I really like. The radial muzzle break will increase the sound but its not bad. Just wear some earplugs.

 

[Big Slick]

I just picked up a Christensen Arms Ridgeline in 6.5 Creedmoor. It has a brake on it as well, I haven’t shot it yet.

I hope your HC performs the way you like.

 

[Rzrbck918]

They make a good rifle. I have an xbolt in 270 WSM and it has killed everything its been shot at. Never had any issue with it except for the whole stock mess they fixed a few years ago.

 

[Wisco0331]

Did they give you an ETA on the production of your rifle? I ordered a 2022 Hell's canyon LR Mcmillan recently and they have no idea when they will even start production this year from what I was told.

 

[EKYHunter]

Did they give you an ETA on the production of your rifle? I ordered a 2022 Hell's canyon LR Mcmillan recently and they have no idea when they will even start production this year from what I was told.

When I ordered mine, September, I was told a year or maybe a little longer.

 

[Wisco0331]

When I ordered mine, September, I was told a year or maybe a little longer.

Assuming you ordered one of the 2022? I was hoping it would be sometime this summer. Hoping to use it for elk this fall!

 

[EKYHunter]

Assuming you ordered one of the 2022? I was hoping it would be sometime this summer. Hoping to use it for elk this fall!

Not sure on the year model as I didn’t specify a year model. The dealer I ordered from orders directly from the factory. It may take him a little longer but I don’t care to wait as he’s usually $2-300 cheaper than any other price you’ll find anywhere.

 

[maxracx]

Did they give you an ETA on the production of your rifle? I ordered a 2022 Hell's canyon LR Mcmillan recently and they have no idea when they will even start production this year from what I was told.

With that series of rifle, Browning is at the mercy of McMillian for the stock. I have had a HC LH McMillian on order for almost a year and it looks like I might see it in Feb.