Browning X-Bolt
Bolt-action rifle with X-Lock scope mount and adjustable trigger.
The Browning X-Bolt is a bolt-action rifle designed by the American Browning Arms Company and manufactured by Miroku Corp. in Japan. Its name derives from the "X-Lock" scope mounting system, and it features the "X-Bolt Feather Trigger" with an adjustable trigger pull. In January 2024, the improved second generation X-Bolt 2 was released, and production of the first generation ceased.
Quick Facts
- Is Ranged
- yes
- Origin
- United States/Japan
- Designer
- Browning Arms Company
- Manufacturer
- Miroku Corp.
- Production Date
- 2008-Present
- Cartridge
- .223 Rem, .243 Win, .270 Win, 270 WSM, .300 Win Mag, 300 WSM, .308 Win, .375 H&H, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 6.8 Western, 7mm PRC, 7mm Remington Magnum · other standard cartridges.
- Part Length
- 20 -
- Feed
- 3 round, 4 round or 5 round detachable box magazine.
- Action
- Bolt-action
- Weight
- Approx: 6 lb (depending on variation)
- Range
- 1000 m
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Lore & Background
The X-Bolt rifle was introduced by Browning Arms Company, an American firearms manufacturer, with production handled by Miroku Corp. in Japan. The rifle's name is taken from its proprietary "X-Lock" scope mounting system, which is a defining characteristic of the design. It also incorporates the "X-Bolt Feather Trigger," which allows the user to adjust the trigger pull weight.
The X-Bolt has been produced in a wide array of variations, though most differ only in small details such as barrel length and caliber. These variations include models like the RMEF Special Hunter, RMEF White Gold, Composite Stalker, Eclipse Hunter, Hunter, Long Range Hunter Carbon Fiber, Medallion, Micro Hunter, Stainless Stalker, Varmint Stalker, and White Gold, among others. Some models are offered in left-hand configurations, and others feature specialized stocks or finishes such as Birds Eye Maple, Realtree Max-1, or Mossy Oak Brush.
In January 2024, Browning released the improved second generation, designated the X-Bolt 2, and concurrently ended production of the original first-generation X-Bolt.
Reader's Guide
The Browning X-Bolt represents a modern bolt-action rifle platform from a major American firearms designer, manufactured in Japan. Its significance lies in its widespread variation, offering numerous models tailored to different hunting and shooting applications, from lightweight micro hunters to long-range carbon fiber variants. The X-Lock scope mounting system and adjustable Feather Trigger were key features that distinguished it from other rifles in its class. The release of the X-Bolt 2 in January 2024 marked the end of the first generation's production, indicating a generational shift in the product line. The rifle's legacy is built on its extensive catalog of variations—many differing only in barrel length and caliber—which allowed it to serve a broad range of users. While the first generation is no longer manufactured, the X-Bolt name continues with the second generation, maintaining its place in Browning's lineup.
Did You Know?
- The X-Bolt is named after its 'X-Lock' scope mounting system.
- The rifle is manufactured by Miroku Corp. in Japan.
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