Description
The .300 PRC was built to stretch a .30 caliber bullet way out there, and Browning gave it the barrel it deserves. This X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite wears a 26 inch sporter contour barrel in a non-reflective matte blued finish, free floated for consistency and threaded at the muzzle with a protector included, so adding a suppressor or brake down the road is simple. At around 7.2 pounds bare, it hits that sweet spot where it settles nicely on a rest but won't wear you out packing it into elk country.
What Changed with the X-Bolt 2
Browning didn't just slap a new name on the old rifle. The receiver was redesigned with added bolt guidance surface, so the spiral fluted bolt runs noticeably smoother through its short 60 degree lift, and the reshaped bolt knob falls right under your hand. The DLX trigger is a three lever design with essentially no creep or overtravel, preset at 3.5 pounds and adjustable down to 3. The top tang safety works with a bolt unlock button so you can cycle the action safely with the safety engaged, and the Inflex recoil pad pulls the comb away from your cheek to take real sting out of a magnum cartridge.
A Stock That Fits You, Not the Other Way Around
The Vari-Tech composite stock is the big story here. Length of pull adjusts to fit your frame, the comb adjusts to line your eye up behind a scope, and interchangeable grip modules with overmolded panels let you tune the feel of the rifle. Since this one ships without sights, the receiver comes drilled and tapped and accepts Browning's X-Lock mounting system, which uses four screws per base for a rock solid optic setup.
Why This X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite Earns a Spot in the Safe
Fed from a detachable rotary magazine with 3+1 capacity, this rifle covers everything from whitetail stands to cross canyon shots on mule deer and elk. It's a no-nonsense working rifle with the fit and finish Browning is known for, chambered in one of the best long range hunting cartridges going.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 036003297
- UPC: 023614854210
- Caliber: .300 PRC
- Action: Bolt Action, 60 Degree Bolt Lift
- Barrel Length: 26"
- Barrel: Sporter Contour, Free Floated, Threaded with Thread Protector
- Finish: Matte Blued
- Stock: Vari-Tech Composite, Adjustable LOP and Comb, Interchangeable Grip Modules
- Trigger: DLX, Preset 3.5 lbs, Adjustable Down to 3 lbs
- Capacity: 3+1
- Magazine: Detachable Rotary
- Safety: Two-Position Top Tang with Bolt Unlock Button
- Sights: None, Drilled and Tapped for Optics
- Overall Length: 46.75"
- Weight: 7.2 lbs
What’s Included
- Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite rifle
- 1 detachable rotary magazine
- Thread protector
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite come with sights or a scope?
No, this rifle ships without any sights. The receiver is drilled and tapped and pairs with Browning's X-Lock scope mounting system, which anchors each base with four screws instead of the usual two. Plan on budgeting for a quality scope, since .300 PRC really shines at distances where good glass matters.
Is the barrel on this X-Bolt 2 suppressor ready?
Yes, the 26 inch barrel is threaded at the muzzle and ships with a thread protector installed. You can run a suppressor or add a muzzle brake, which a lot of folks do with .300 PRC to tame recoil at the bench. Note that this blued version includes a thread protector rather than a factory brake.
What adjustments does the Vari-Tech stock offer?
The Vari-Tech system lets you adjust length of pull and comb height, so you can get proper eye alignment behind a scope without a strap-on cheek riser. It also uses interchangeable grip modules with overmolded surfaces, letting you change the grip angle to suit how you shoot. It's one of the more adaptable stocks you'll find on a factory hunting rifle.
What is the X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite in .300 PRC best suited for?
This setup is right at home on elk, mule deer, and other big game where longer shots are on the table. The 26 inch barrel wrings full velocity out of the .300 PRC cartridge, and the free floated barrel and DLX trigger support the accuracy the round is known for. At about 7.2 pounds it still carries comfortably for a magnum rifle.




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