Description
Every so often a production rifle shows up with wood that stops you in your tracks, and the X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple is one of them. Browning fits this one with a AAAA-grade white maple stock wearing a gloss finish, crisp point-style checkering, and rosewood caps at the fore-end tip and grip. Set against the scroll-engraved receiver and high-polish blued barrel, it looks like something out of a custom shop, but underneath all that figure is a modern hunting rifle chambered in .308 Winchester that earns its keep in the field.
Why the X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple Shoots as Good as It Looks
The 22-inch sporter-contour barrel is free-floated, and the action is bedded at the recoil lug and action screws so accuracy stays consistent shot after shot. The X-Bolt 2 action brings real refinements over the original, with added bolt guidance surface for smoother cycling and a reworked spiral-fluted bolt with an improved handle and knob. The short 60-degree bolt lift runs fast and clears big scopes with room to spare. Browning's DLX trigger is a three-lever design with no creep, no take-up, and no overtravel, set at the factory around 3.5 pounds and adjustable down to 3. The muzzle is threaded and wears a removable radial brake to tame recoil, with a thread protector in the box if you prefer clean lines or want to run a different device.
Carrying the Medallion Maple in the Field
At right around 6 pounds bare, this rifle carries easily on long days, and the trim stock comes to the shoulder quick. A detachable 4-round rotary magazine feeds the .308 smoothly, the top-tang safety sits right under your thumb, and the bolt unlock button lets you check the chamber with the safety engaged. There are no iron sights, but the receiver is drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock system, which uses four screws per base for a mount that will not budge. Add glass, find your load, and you have a deer and elk rifle that will draw compliments at camp for years.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Model: X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple
- MPN: 036080218
- UPC: 023614864523
- Caliber: .308 Winchester / 7.62 NATO
- Action: Bolt Action, 60-Degree Bolt Lift
- Barrel Length: 22", Sporter Contour, Free-Floated
- Twist Rate: 1:10"
- Muzzle: Threaded M13x0.75 with Radial Muzzle Brake
- Capacity: 4+1, Detachable Rotary Magazine
- Stock: AAAA-Grade Gloss Maple with Rosewood Caps
- Finish: Gloss Blued with Engraved Receiver
- Trigger: DLX Adjustable, Factory Set at 3.5 lbs
- Safety: Top-Tang with Bolt Unlock Button
- Sights: None, Drilled and Tapped for X-Lock Mounts
- Weight: Approx. 6.1 lbs
What’s Included
- Browning X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple rifle
- One 4-round rotary magazine
- Radial muzzle brake (installed)
- Muzzle thread protector
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
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 secures each base with four screws instead of the usual two for a rock-solid hold. Plan on picking up X-Lock bases and rings when you order.
Can I remove the muzzle brake on this rifle?
Yes, the radial brake threads onto an M13x0.75 threaded muzzle and comes off easily. Browning includes a thread protector in the box, so you can run the barrel clean or swap in a different muzzle device if you like. Just keep in mind you may see a slight point of impact shift when changing what's on the muzzle, so confirm your zero afterward.
Is the trigger on the X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple adjustable?
It is. The DLX trigger is a three-lever design that breaks clean with no creep, take-up, or overtravel. It leaves the factory set around 3.5 pounds and can be adjusted down to about 3 pounds, which is right in the sweet spot for a hunting rifle.
How does the X-Bolt 2 differ from the original X-Bolt?
The second-generation action adds more bolt guidance surface for noticeably smoother cycling, plus a redesigned bolt handle and knob that are easier to run fast. It also gets the new DLX trigger, which is a big step up in feel. The Medallion Maple builds on that with a AAAA-grade maple stock, engraved receiver, and gloss blued metalwork you will not find on standard models.



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