Description
The .243 Winchester has been putting deer and antelope on the ground for generations, and it pairs beautifully with a rifle like this. The X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite Stainless takes Browning's updated action, wraps it in corrosion-resistant stainless steel, and drops it into a stock that adjusts to fit you instead of the other way around. At 6.8 pounds bare, it carries easily whether you're still-hunting timber or hiking ridgelines out west.
A Stock That Fits Like It Was Made for You
The black Vari-Tech composite stock is the standout here. Length of pull and comb height are both adjustable, and the grip modules swap out so you can dial in the angle that feels right behind the trigger. Gray overmolded panels keep your hands planted when the weather turns, and the Inflex recoil pad takes the edge off what little the .243 dishes out. Once you get the comb set at the right height for your scope, cheek weld becomes automatic every time you shoulder it.
X-Bolt 2 Refinements Where They Count
Browning reworked the receiver with added bolt guidance surface, so the spiral-fluted, silver nitride coated bolt runs smooth and fast with its short 60 degree lift. The DLX trigger is a three-lever design with no creep or overtravel, preset at 3.5 pounds and adjustable down to 3. The action is bedded, the 22 inch sporter contour barrel is free-floated with a 1:10 twist, and the muzzle is threaded M13x0.75 with a stainless radial brake included. Feeding comes from the familiar flush-fit rotary magazine holding four rounds.
Setting Up Your X-Bolt 2 Hunter Stainless
The receiver ships drilled and tapped with no sights, ready for glass using Browning's X-Lock mounting system, which secures each base with four screws instead of two. Add a quality scope, spend an afternoon getting the trigger and stock dialed, and you've got a lightweight, all-weather setup that should serve you for decades of seasons.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 036008211
- UPC: 023614859826
- Caliber: .243 Winchester
- Action: Bolt Action, 60 Degree Bolt Lift
- Barrel Length: 22 in, Sporter Contour, Free-Floated
- Muzzle Thread: M13x0.75 with Radial Muzzle Brake
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Capacity: 4+1, Detachable Rotary Magazine
- Stock: Black Vari-Tech Composite, Adjustable Comb & LOP
- Receiver: Matte Stainless Steel, Drilled & Tapped
- Trigger: DLX Adjustable, Preset at 3.5 lb
- Safety: Top-Tang with Bolt Unlock Button
- Sights: None, Optics Ready
- Weight: 6.8 lb
What’s Included
- Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite Stainless rifle
- One 4-round detachable rotary magazine
- Stainless steel radial muzzle brake
- Thread protector cap
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite Stainless come with a muzzle brake?
Yes, it ships with a stainless steel radial muzzle brake plus a thread protector cap. The muzzle is threaded M13x0.75, so you can also swap on Browning's Recoil Hawg brake or run a suppressor with the right adapter. In .243 the recoil is already mild, so the brake mostly just makes range sessions that much more pleasant.
How adjustable is the Vari-Tech stock on this rifle?
More than most factory hunting stocks. You can adjust the comb height for proper eye alignment with your scope, change the length of pull to fit your build and clothing, and swap grip modules to change the grip angle. It makes fitting the rifle to a growing hunter or sharing it between family members a lot easier.
Can I adjust the trigger on the Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter?
The DLX trigger comes preset from the factory at 3.5 pounds and is user-adjustable down to about 3 pounds. It uses a three-lever design with essentially zero creep, take-up, or overtravel, and it breaks clean enough that most owners leave it right where Browning set it.
Does this X-Bolt 2 Hunter come with sights or a scope?
No sights or optics are included. The stainless receiver comes drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock scope mounting system, which uses four screws per base for a more secure hold than traditional two-screw bases. Plan on picking up X-Lock bases and rings along with your scope of choice.



Reviews
There are no reviews yet.