The original X-Bolt Speed rifle has been a top performer in the field for several years. Not only did the Speed rifle break new ground with its straight-shooting features, it was also cosmetically different than other bolt-action rifles with a barreled action protected by a durable Cerakote finish, camouflage on the lightweight composite stock, and a fluted, sporter weight precision barrel. The awesome appearance of the Speed rifle was more than ably backed-up by its tack driving performance.
Like its predecessor, the X-Bolt 2 Speed is built for the on-the-move hunter with a no-holds barred design that is equally as capable chasing Nebraska whitetails as it is elk in Colorado. It retains features like a fluted sporter contour barrel that keeps the rifle light, maneuverable and easy to carry. The muzzle is threaded M13x0.75 to accept the included radial muzzle brake, thread protector cap, or install an optional Browning Recoil Hawg Sporter muzzle brake for extra reduction in recoil. The action is bedded and the barrel is free floated for consistent accuracy.
The Cerakote Smoked Bronze finish is applied to the redesigned action and barrel for metal protection that exceeds traditional bluing or stainless steel. The DLX Trigger is a three-lever design that offers zero creep, zero take-up, and zero overtravel performance and comes preset from the factory at 3.5 pounds. (Adjustable down to 3.0 pounds.)
The lightweight Vari-Tech composite stock features 3-way adjustment, the concealment of Browning OVIX for excellent concealment in a variety of terrain and environments, and the new, thicker Inflex recoil pad.
With the Vari-Tech stock, Browning has a configurable stock with adjustment that is on par with many chassis-style stocks. Adjustments can be easily made to the comb height to dial-in the alignment between your eye and optics. Length of pull is adjusted internally with spacers for a solid, rattle-free feel. Even the grip angle can be changed by switching between the sporter and vertical grip modules. On the subject of grip, rubber overmolding on the gripping surfaces provides added security in all conditions.
When hunting, fractions of a second can determine success or failure. When fit to your dimensions, the Vari-Tech stock creates a rifle that feels like an extension of your body so you can get an accurate first shot off sooner and have faster, more accurate follow up shots.
Features:
- New receiver now includes additional bolt guidance surface area for smoother operation
- New patent-pending adjustable DLX Trigger set to hunting weights
- The action is bedded at the recoil lug and action screws for stability and to free-float the barrel
- Bolt Unlock Button works in conjunction with the top-tang safety to provide an added measure of safety during checking and unloading of the chamber
- Easy to reach top-tang safety
- Short 60° bolt lift is fast cycling and clears large optics
- X-Lock Scope Mounting System uses four screws per base for rock-solid attachment to the receiver
- New X-Bolt 2 styling
- New composite Vari-Tech stock with adjustable length of pull, adjustable comb, interchangeable sporter and vertical grips, and black overmolded gripping surfaces
- Smoked Bronze Cerakote™ finish protects better than traditional bluing or bare stainless steel
- Fluted, sporter contour barrel for the ideal blend of accuracy and weight savings
- New spiral-fluted bolt with ergonomic new bolt knob shape
- Radial-style muzzle brake
- New 1-1/4″ Inflex Recoil Pad
- Versatile Browning OVIX Camouflage
Specs:
General:
| Canada Legal Classification | Non-Restricted | Action | Bolt | |
| Handedness | Right | Optic Interface | Drilled and Tapped Receiver; Browning X-Lock X-Bolt Short Spec | |
| Rear Sight | None | Front Sight | None | |
| Default Sight Radius (in; cm) | N/A | Grip Type | Stock Integrated Vari-Tech Sporter Overmold Pistol Grip Panel | |
| Pistol Grip Cap | Grip Panel Integrated X-Bolt Logo | Trigger Type | Adjustable DLX for Pull Weight | |
| Trigger Material | Alloy Gold Plated | Trigger Compatibility | Browning X-Bolt | |
| Min Trigger Pull (lbs; N) | 3; 13.344664846 | Max Trigger Pull (lbs; N) | 4; 17.7929 | |
| Default Trigger Pull (lbs) | ~3.5; 15.5688 | Safety | 2-Position Tang | |
| Manual Safety Position | On Tang, Part of Trigger Assembly | Magazine Interface | Rotary Single Feed Detachable Box Flush Composite Floorplate | |
| Magazine Compatibility | Browning X-Bolt Short Standard | Magazine Capacity | 3 | |
| Default Length (in; mm) | 42; 1066.8 | Min Length (in; mm) | ~41.5; 1054.1 | |
| Max Length (in; mm) | ~42.5; 1079.5 | Min Width (in; mm) | ~2.9; 75 | |
| Max Width (in; mm) | ~2.9; 75 | Min Height (in; mm) | ~7.1; 180 | |
| Max Height (in; mm) | ~7.1; 180 | Weight w/o Mag (lbs; kg) | <6.625′ 3.0050495 | |
| Weight w/ Empty Mag (lbs; kg) | 6.625′ 3.0050495 | Accessory Interfaces | Smoked Bronze Cerakote Sling Stud Buttstock, Forend; Supplied Vari-Tech Vertical Black Overmold Pistol Grip Panel |
Receiver:
| Operating Mechanism | 60° Throw, Rotating Bolt Head, Cock on Open | Action Size | Short Action | |
| Action Footprint | Browning X-Bolt | Lower Receiver Material | Steel | |
| Lower Receiver Finish | Smoked Bronze Cerakote | Upper Receiver Material | Steel | |
| Upper Receiver Finish | Smoked Bronze Cerakote | Stock Interfacing Mechanism | (2) Trigger Guard Mounted Action Screws | |
| Stock Interfacing Mechanism Material | Steel | Stock Interfacing Mechanism Finish | Smoked Bronze Cerakote | |
| Barrel Interfacing Mechanism | Direct to Receiver | Barrel Securing Mechanism | Barrel Threads | |
| Barrel Securing Mechanism Material | Steel | Barrel Securing Mechanism Finish | Smoked Bronze Cerakote | |
| Recoil Lug | (1) Barrel Mounted Collar | Recoil Lug Material | Steel | |
| Recoil Lug Finish | Smoked Bronze Cerakote | Feed Type | Push | |
| Ejection | Bolt Mounted Spring Loaded Ejector | Ejection Direction | Right | |
| Bolt Type | (3) Piece | Bolt Material | Steel | |
| Bolt Finish | Smoked Bronze Cerakote | Bolt Head Type | Integral Part of Bolt Body | |
| Bolt Lock | (3) Bolt Head Lugs | Operating Handle | Replaceable Bolt Handle w/ Teardrop Smooth Knob | |
| Operating Handle Material | Steel | Operating Handle Finish | Smoked Bronze Cerakote | |
| Bolt Hold Open | None | Bolt Release | Right Side Receiver Mounted Push Button | |
| Trigger Guard Type | Part of Magwell Assembly | Trigger Guard Material | Alloy | |
| Trigger Guard Finish | Smoked Bronze Cerakote | Trigger Guard Engraving | Buck Mark in Gold | |
| Magazine Release Type | Flush Pull Lever | Magazine Release Position | On Front of Magazine | |
| Magazine Cutoff | None | Anti-Release Magazine Lock Mechanism | None |
Buttstock:
| Stock Type | (1) Piece Receiver Attached Adjustable Vari-Tech Full Size | Stock Fit | Browning X-Bolt Short Action Right Hand | |
| Stock Material | Composite | Stock Finish | Ovix Camo |
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| Buttpad | Rubber Inflex 1, 1.25″ Thick | Adjustable Length of Pull | (4) Vari-Tech 1/4″ Stock Spacers | |
| Default Length of Pull (in; cm) | 13.625; 34.6075 | Min Length of Pull (in; cm) | 13.125; 33.3375 | |
| Max Length of Pull (in; cm) | 14.125; 358 | Adjustable Comb | (6) Position Adjustable Height | |
| Min Drop at Comb (in; cm) | ~0.4; 1 | Max Drop at Comb (in; cm) | ~1.2; 3 | |
| Min Drop at Heel (in; cm) | ~1.3; 3.3 | Max Drop at Heel (in; cm) | ~1.3; 3.3 | |
| Adjustable Cast | No | Adjustable Pitch | No |
Forend:
| Forend Type | Part of Stock | Forend Fit | Browning X-Bolt Short Action Right Hand | |
| Forend Material | Composite | Forend Finish | Ovix Camo w/ Black |
Barrel:
| Barrel Length (mm) | 609.6 | Caliber Marking | 308 WIN ONLY | |
| Chamber Size | SAMMI Spec | Pressure Rating | NP Marking | |
| Barrel Profile | Round Sporter Straight Fluted | Barrel Material | Steel | |
| Barrel Finish | Smoked Bronze Cerakote | Chamber Finish | Polished | |
| Rifling | 6 Groove | Twist Rate (in) | 1:7 | |
| Muzzle Device | Pre-Installed Radial Muzzle Brake; Supplied Knurled Thread Protector | Muzzle Thread | M13 – 0.75 |
Additional Information:
With the introduction of the X-Bolt, Browning set a new standard in the development of bolt-action rifles. It was created around the goal of Total Accuracy, where every component worked in unison to improve downrange performance — straight out of the box. From windswept tundras to rocky peaks high above the treeline to African plains and everywhere in between, the X-Bolt delivered the tack-driving accuracy a Browning rifle is respected for.
Still, even with precision construction and the integration of technologies that characterize the X-Bolt, there’s always room for improvements in performance to be had — notably how well the rifle fits the shooter. New X-Bolt 2 rifles with the Vari-Tech stock address the interaction between the rifle and the shooter, offering the adjustability of a chassis-style precision stock while retaining the appearance of a traditional hunting stock.
In addition to the Vari-Tech stock, the other changes to the X-Bolt 2 are the result of nothing short of the relentless scrutiny of every inch of the X-Bolt. From the design of the thicker Inflex recoil pad to the refined, adjustable DLX trigger to the option of a carbon fiber barrel, the X-Bolt 2 encourages accuracy.
Meeting the expectations of the Browning name isn’t easy, and exceeding them is tougher still when trying to one-up a rifle with the reputation of the X-Bolt. But the X-Bolt 2 has done it by delivering improved performance and continuing the promise of Total Accuracy.
Features of the X-Bolt 2.
VARI-TECH STOCK
An often overlooked piece of the accuracy puzzle is the interface between the rifle and the shooter. After all, a rifle isn’t one size fits all, and how well a rifle fits is vital for consistent and repeatable accuracy.
Browning has solved the dilemma of proper fit with the new Vari-Tech stock that offers length of pull, comb height, and grip angle adjustments to ensure your rifle is tailored to you. Rubber overmolding enhances grip in tough conditions.
- ADJUSTABLE COMB
- Correct eye-to-scope alignment is critical as it reduces parallax error and let’s you get on target faster.
- With optics getting larger and many shooters using taller Picatinny-style optics rails, this critical measurement can be difficult to achieve on a rifle stock with a straight, non-adjustable comb and often requires a cheek pad or pad to achieve alignment.
- The Vari-Tech stock features a rock-solid comb with 1″ of height adjustment. It is easy to adjust and puts you in perfect alignment with your optics.
- ADJUSTABLE LENGTH OF PULL
- People come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The Vari-Tech stock was developed to optimize the interface between the rifle and every shooter with a level of adjustment that is on par with a chassis -style target stock.
- Length of pull comes from the factory at 13-5/8″. It is easily adjustable in 1/4″ increments using the four included spacers, giving you an adjustment range of 1″ (13-1/8″ to 14-1/8″) from the box. If you need an even shorter length of pull, a shorter 1″ thick recoil pad can be ordered to replace the 1-1/4″ thick pad.
- Rather than fitting between the recoil pad and the stock, the adjustment spacers fit inside the stock for improved appearance.
- INTERCHANGEABLE GRIP MODULES
- Grip angle is also a factor in accuracy as it relates to comfort, finger reach to the trigger, and even speed to the trigger.
- Two grip modules are available for the Vari-Tech stock: Sporter and Vertical. X-Bolt 2 hunting rifles ship with the curved, sporter style grip and include the vertical grip in the box. X-Bolt 2 long range rifles ship with the vertical grip installed and include the sporter style grip in the box. Target models only include the vertical grip.
- The grip modules are securely attached to the stock and can be changed in a matter of minutes.
- RUBBER OVERMOLDING
- Rubber overmolding on the grip and along the fore-end make a secure hold on the rifle possible in tough weather conditions or with sweaty hands.
- FREE-FLOATING BARREL
- The action is bedded at the front and rear action screws and recoil lug for a true free-floating barrel.
- INFLEX RECOIL PAD
- A soft Inflex recoil pad features internal directional ribs that move the comb down and away from the cheek to increase shooting comfort.
- Rifles with the Vari-Tech stock are fitted with a thicker, 1-1/4″ thick pad for an even greater reduction in felt recoil. A 1″ thick pad is also available to reduce length of pull.
- COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION
- The Vari-Tech stock is made from a durable composite material that is stiff, weather resistant, and extremely stable.
- ADD ACCESSORIES
- If you want to add a Picatinny rail or ARCA/Swiss rail to your rifle, the Vari-Tech stock has additional mounting holes. Simply drill the holes, add a knurled nut, and install your accessories.
RECEIVER
A reconfigured receiver now features additional bolt guidance area for smoother bolt operation and zero bind performance.
DLX TRIGGER
An excellent trigger is a key part of the Browning Total Accuracy concept.
The new DLX trigger is a multiple lever design that optimizes sear weight and trigger movement for an even more consistent and crisp break with zero creep, zero take-up, and zero overtravel. Pull weight is adjustable down to 3 lb. (Factory pre-set at approximately 3-1/2 lb.)
REDESIGNED BOLT
The redesigned bolt features new styling that is highlighted by an ergonomic bolt knob shape. The bolt body is machined from solid steel bar stock for strength and custom rifle precision and has three locking lugs providing exceptional bolt strength.
Short 60˚ bolt lift is fast cycling and allows the hand to easily clear a scope.
ROTARY MAGAZINE
Hunting rifles use our proven reliable rotary magazine. The rotary magazine is removable, durable, easy to load and feeds rounds straight to the chamber from the center line, not off to the side like other rifles. This unique design holds U.S. patent numbers: 8,156,675; 8,484,875 and 8,745,912.
BOLT UNLOCK BUTTON
The bolt unlock button allows the bolt to be operated with the safety in the on safe position, providing an extra margin of safety when checking and unloading the chamber.
TOP-TANG SAFETY
The top-tang safety is easy to operate with the thumb. It blocks the trigger sear and features a firing pin block for added security.
FREE-FLOATING BARREL
The action is bedded at the front and rear action screws and recoil lug for a true free-floating barrel.
X-LOCK SCOPE MOUNTING SYSTEM
X-Lock mounts feature four mounting screws per base instead of the traditional two screw system to offer more accurate placement and more secure attachment to the receiver.
MUZZLE BRAKES
Many X-Bolt 2 rifles feature a removeable muzzle brake.
Recoil Hawg muzzle brakes are engineered to reduce felt recoil by as much as 76%, depending on the caliber.
Radial-style muzzle brakes on some rifles also reduce felt recoil and can be easily upgraded to a Recoil Hawg.
A thread protector is included with most hunting and long range hunting rifles.
PRECISION BARRELS
Steel barrels are button rifled and triple checked for interior finish, straightness and air-gauged for uniformity.
Every chamber is hand-reamed for precision accuracy and a recessed muzzle crown helps protect the rifling from damage.
Select calibers incorporate faster twist rates to better stabilize longer, heavier bullets.
| Item Number | 036006294 |
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