Description
Every once in a while a rifle comes through the shop that makes everyone stop and pick it up. This is one of those. The X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple wears a gloss-finished AAAA white maple stock with rosewood accents at the fore-end tip and grip cap, set against a scroll-engraved receiver and polished blued metal. Point-style checkering and a rounded fore-end keep the classic sporter look intact, and the figure in that maple is the kind of thing photos never quite do justice.
More Than a Pretty Face: X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple Performance
Browning did not just dress this one up and call it a day. The action is bedded at the recoil lug and action screws, and the 22-inch sporter contour barrel is free-floated for consistent accuracy shot after shot. The spiral-fluted bolt rides on added guidance surfaces in the redesigned X-Bolt 2 receiver, so cycling feels slick right out of the box, and the short 60 degree bolt lift clears big scopes with room to spare. The DLX trigger is a three-lever design with no creep, no take-up, and no overtravel, preset at 3.5 pounds and adjustable down to 3.0. A removable radial muzzle brake tames recoil without spoiling the rifle's lines, and a thread protector comes in the box if you would rather run it clean.
Why .270 Winchester Still Earns Its Keep
The .270 Win has been dropping deer, antelope, and elk for a century for good reason. It shoots flat, hits hard, and recoil stays manageable, especially with the brake installed. Feeding comes from a detachable 4-round rotary magazine, and the top-tang safety with bolt unlock button makes checking the chamber simple and sure. An Inflex recoil pad takes more sting out of the equation.
At roughly 6.8 pounds bare, this rifle carries easily on long days without feeling whippy on the shoulder. Whether it becomes your go-to deer gun or the one you pull out when you want to hunt with something special, the Medallion Maple delivers on both fronts.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Model: X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple
- MPN: 036080224
- UPC: 023614864554
- Caliber: .270 Winchester
- Action: Bolt Action, 60 Degree Bolt Lift
- Barrel Length: 22", Sporter Contour, Free-Floated
- Capacity: 4+1, Detachable Rotary Magazine
- Stock: Gloss AAAA White Maple with Rosewood Fore-End Tip and Grip Cap
- Metal Finish: Polished Blued with Engraved Receiver
- Trigger: DLX Adjustable, Preset at 3.5 lbs (Adjustable to 3.0 lbs)
- Muzzle Device: Removable Radial Muzzle Brake, Threaded M13x0.75
- Safety: Top-Tang with Bolt Unlock Button
- Sights: None, Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts
- Weight: Approx. 6 lbs 13 oz
- Overall Length: 42.75"
What’s Included
- Browning X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple rifle
- One 4-round rotary magazine
- Radial muzzle brake (installed)
- Thread protector
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Browning X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple come with sights or a scope?
No, this rifle ships without iron sights or an optic. The receiver is set up for scope mounting, and the short 60 degree bolt lift gives you plenty of clearance for larger scopes. Plan on picking up bases or a rail along with rings when you order.
Is the muzzle brake removable on this rifle?
Yes. The radial muzzle brake threads onto the muzzle and can be swapped for the included thread protector if you prefer to shoot without it. The brake does a nice job knocking down felt recoil while keeping the rifle's slim profile.
How is the trigger on the X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple?
It uses Browning's DLX trigger, a three-lever design built to eliminate creep, take-up, and overtravel. It comes from the factory set at 3.5 pounds and can be adjusted down to 3.0 pounds. It is one of the better factory triggers you'll find on a hunting rifle in this class.
What game is the .270 Winchester chambering good for?
The .270 Win is a proven all-around big game cartridge, ideal for whitetail, mule deer, antelope, and black bear, and plenty capable on elk with the right bullet. It shoots flat for longer shots in open country and recoil is very manageable, especially with the brake installed. The rifle's 4+1 capacity and rotary magazine make it a dependable field setup.




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