Description
Every once in a while a factory rifle comes out of the box and makes you stop for a second, and this is one of them. The X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple wears a AAAA-grade white maple stock with a deep gloss finish, rosewood fore-end tip and grip cap, and clean point-style checkering that gives you real purchase in cold or wet conditions. Set against the scroll-engraved, polished blued receiver and the spiral-fluted bolt, it has the kind of figure and contrast you usually only see on custom builds. This is the rifle you hand to a buddy at camp just to watch their reaction.
More Than a Pretty Face on the X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple
Browning did not stop at the wood. The action is bedded and the 26 inch sporter-contour barrel is fully free-floated, which is a big part of why the X-Bolt line has earned its reputation for consistent accuracy. The X-Bolt 2 action adds extra bolt guidance surface for noticeably smoother cycling, and the short 60 degree bolt lift keeps your hand clear of the scope when you run a fast follow-up. The DLX trigger breaks crisp and is adjustable, the tang safety sits right under your thumb, and the bolt unlock button lets you cycle rounds safely with the safety on.
Why the .300 Win Mag Version Earns Its Keep
Chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum with a 1:10 twist and a full-length 26 inch tube, this configuration wrings out the velocity that makes the cartridge such a proven elk, mule deer, and long-range whitetail round. The factory radial muzzle brake takes real bite out of the recoil, and a thread protector is included if you would rather run the muzzle clean or add your own device. An Inflex recoil pad softens what is left. At roughly 7 pounds bare, it carries well for a magnum with this much barrel.
Setting Up Your Medallion Maple
The receiver is drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock scope mounting system, which uses four screws per base for a rock-solid optic setup. Feeding comes from a detachable 3-round rotary magazine, giving you 3+1 on board. Sling swivel studs come standard, so it is ready for the mountain the day you pick it up.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Model: X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple
- MPN: 036080229
- UPC: 023614864592
- Caliber: .300 Winchester Magnum
- Action: Bolt Action, 60 Degree Bolt Lift
- Barrel Length: 26 in, Sporter Contour, Free-Floated
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Muzzle: Threaded with Radial Muzzle Brake Installed
- Capacity: 3+1, Detachable Rotary Magazine
- Stock: AAAA White Maple, Gloss Finish, Rosewood Caps
- Receiver Finish: Polished Blued with Scroll Engraving
- Trigger: DLX Adjustable
- Safety: Top Tang with Bolt Unlock Button
- Weight: Approx. 7 lbs
- Sights: None, Drilled and Tapped for X-Lock Scope Mounts
What’s Included
- Browning X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple rifle
- One 3-round detachable rotary magazine
- Radial-style muzzle brake (factory installed)
- Muzzle thread protector
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple come with sights or a scope?
No, it ships without iron sights or an optic. The receiver is drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock scope mounting system, which uses four screws per base instead of the usual two for a very secure setup. Plan on picking up X-Lock bases and rings when you order the rifle.
How bad is the recoil on this .300 Win Mag?
It is far more pleasant than you might expect from a 7 pound magnum. The factory radial muzzle brake knocks down a big chunk of the felt recoil, and the Inflex recoil pad absorbs the rest. If you prefer hunting without a brake, the included thread protector lets you swap it off in seconds.
What is different about the X-Bolt 2 compared to the original X-Bolt?
The second-generation action adds extra bolt guidance surface for smoother, bind-free cycling, plus a reworked bolt handle and knob. It also gets the new DLX adjustable trigger, which breaks clean with no creep. The proven basics carry over, including the bedded action, free-floated barrel, tang safety, and rotary magazine.
Is the Medallion Maple a good elk rifle?
It is a great fit for elk and other big game. The .300 Win Mag carries plenty of energy well past 400 yards, and the 26 inch barrel gets the most velocity out of the cartridge. The free-floated barrel and bedded action deliver the kind of consistency you want when a shot across a canyon is on the table.


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