Browning Bolt Action
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I like my X-Bolt, but IMO, they should be this good for what they cost. The Stalker in 30.06 is a
constant for me in the dawn/dusk hunts. If I had to answer "why", I'd say it's because you get what you pay for,
and it's good, but no more, or no less. Ever notice, not many people speak out, when a product is fine. But if there
are issues, you hear all about it.
But, if you're going to spend 900$+ on this rifle, don't stick some 129$ POS scope
on it. I'm using a Zeiss 3-9X50. Get a 400$ scope, and if you don't have enough
money left for a Browning, get a Savage.
constant for me in the dawn/dusk hunts. If I had to answer "why", I'd say it's because you get what you pay for,
and it's good, but no more, or no less. Ever notice, not many people speak out, when a product is fine. But if there
are issues, you hear all about it.
But, if you're going to spend 900$+ on this rifle, don't stick some 129$ POS scope
on it. I'm using a Zeiss 3-9X50. Get a 400$ scope, and if you don't have enough
money left for a Browning, get a Savage.
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bihj
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I like mine. It's as good as any of my other rifles and better than some. Better than most in the "fit and finish" department.
I think the last two replies covered it pretty well, from my experience.
There just isnt alot to talk about with the browning rifles.
They work extremely well.
They are usually accurate, but rarely stellar. (For the cost)
They dont have a huge aftermarket, and theres realy no need.They are built to be middle, to upper middle cost hunting rifles. No extended mags, no chassis, just solid good quality hunting gun with nicer fit and finish than your average savage, or remington. The long range guns are still basically long range hunting rifles.
People who usually buy them have either shot or been around browning rifles/shotguns, and have wanted one for a while. Or has gone beyond the budget rifles, and wants more refinement, but arnt able/willing to spend for a custom hunting rifle. There are a few companies that have rifles in this range Bergara, Kimber, Winchester, Tikkas, the Wby Vanguards, and top end 700s fall into this range as well. (Im forgetting someone im sure, havent talked bout them recently is all....)
And as previously stated, you dont usually hear anything about them unless directly asked, or theres a problem.
There just isnt alot to talk about with the browning rifles.
They work extremely well.
They are usually accurate, but rarely stellar. (For the cost)
They dont have a huge aftermarket, and theres realy no need.They are built to be middle, to upper middle cost hunting rifles. No extended mags, no chassis, just solid good quality hunting gun with nicer fit and finish than your average savage, or remington. The long range guns are still basically long range hunting rifles.
People who usually buy them have either shot or been around browning rifles/shotguns, and have wanted one for a while. Or has gone beyond the budget rifles, and wants more refinement, but arnt able/willing to spend for a custom hunting rifle. There are a few companies that have rifles in this range Bergara, Kimber, Winchester, Tikkas, the Wby Vanguards, and top end 700s fall into this range as well. (Im forgetting someone im sure, havent talked bout them recently is all....)
And as previously stated, you dont usually hear anything about them unless directly asked, or theres a problem.
My Abolt 2 is my favorite rifle and action. Besides getting a Eurobolt stock to replace the synthetic(not that it needed it), and being in the process of being rebarreled, it and my bergara are the only guns i own that are basically stock.
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Pretty much my entire hunting clan at our lease uses either Browning bolt actions or BARs. I'm the odd ball with my BLR (plus I like to mix it up and will hunt with a target rifle one day or my M1A or something else just to make it interesting)
They not only hunt with Browning bolt actions, they equip their kin with them too. Never seen one issue with any of them over the years.
They not only hunt with Browning bolt actions, they equip their kin with them too. Never seen one issue with any of them over the years.
Generally the Xbolt is considered the "upscale" model over the newer Abolt3. The Xbolt is lighter, slimer, and more refined than the ABolt, the Xbolts 4 hole mounting system is better IMO, Its also offered in all the variations of the older AB2 and then some.
Between the base models of each, function wise, i doubt youd see much of a difference.
Compared to a comperable Abolt 2 or 1, there are design features that differ, but generally both abolts and xbolts were/are offered in the similar trim packages.
I dont know if theres a comparable difference in accuracy between the xbolts or any generation of Abolts.
MOST of the guns ive seen will shoot moa or better, my 7mm was the only one that ive seen that broke that rule, it was a 1.25-1.5" gun. Never bothered messing with it tho, it did exactly what i needed it to.
@Nature Boy is right, owning a Browning is kinda a group activity.....the guys i knew with them had 7 between 4 guys, and as soon as i could afford one i bought one as well.
Between the base models of each, function wise, i doubt youd see much of a difference.
Compared to a comperable Abolt 2 or 1, there are design features that differ, but generally both abolts and xbolts were/are offered in the similar trim packages.
I dont know if theres a comparable difference in accuracy between the xbolts or any generation of Abolts.
MOST of the guns ive seen will shoot moa or better, my 7mm was the only one that ive seen that broke that rule, it was a 1.25-1.5" gun. Never bothered messing with it tho, it did exactly what i needed it to.
@Nature Boy is right, owning a Browning is kinda a group activity.....the guys i knew with them had 7 between 4 guys, and as soon as i could afford one i bought one as well.
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I really like the Xbolt stalker I have. It's fairly light, accurate enough for anything I'm ever going to use it for, and it just feels right. My dad and uncles all shoot older Abolts, bps and citori shotguns, and sa-22s, so I guess I come from a browning family
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