Browning X-Bolt 2 Maple Hunter 308 Win

[Bill J H]

Yesterday I acquired a new Browning A-Bolt 2 AAA Maple Hunter in .308 Win; I swapped a rifle that I've owned a few years, but never really warmed up to.

My brother has an older Micro Medallion that I like. My only issue with the old Brownings was that I had to put it on FIRE to cycle the bolt. That is no longer the case; this rifle has a bolt release. Additionally, this rifle is bedded at the factory and naturally, has a nice free-floating barrel. The trigger is adjustable, though I have not done so yet. Its pretty darned nice with the factory setting, although I would like to drop it a tad.

The weight is very nice at 6.8lbs (bareback), it balances well, and handles great.

I put a Swaro 3-10 on it last night that is great for shooting groups as you can really be precise with it and took it to the bench this morning.

Bore-sighted at 25yds and 3 shots put me dead-on at 100yds.

Next, I shot a .8" grp with some factory Winchester Deer Season XP 150gr bullets then followed that up with another sub-MOA grp using my pet load of Sierra 150gr SBT over Varget. I was very impressed and feel certain with a little bit of tailoring, I can tighten up a bit more...not that it is needed...but I like to tinker toward perfection.

I was just curious if any of y'all have experience with the newer X-Bolt 2s and you thoughts on the rifle.

 

[HookMeUpII]

I shoot pretty much all X-bolt rifles. They are a great, great value for the money. Aside from being push-feed, I think they're very well setup rifle. You can tweak them a little further with torque on the action screws. Browning service is top notch. I had an issue with one of mine and they took care of it no questions asked at no cost.

 

[skydiver386]

Very handsome rifle.

Anytime you start with factory ammo and get groups like that, you should end up with a half inch capable rifle with very little work. Looks like you got a good one.