Description
The original X-Bolt earned its spot in a lot of deer camps, and the X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite builds on that reputation in all the right ways. This .308 Winchester version wears a 22 inch sporter contour barrel with a matte blued finish, free floated and paired with a bedded action for consistent accuracy. The receiver got a redesign with extra bolt guidance surface, so the spiral fluted bolt runs smooth and fast, and the short 60 degree lift keeps your knuckles clear of larger scopes. This particular model dresses things up with Tungsten Cerakote on the bolt and muzzle brake, which adds corrosion resistance along with a sharp two tone look.
A Stock That Fits You: The Vari-Tech Advantage
The Vari-Tech composite stock is the big story here. You can adjust the comb height to line your eye up with your optic, tune length of pull with internal spacers so nothing rattles, and even swap between the installed sporter grip and the included vertical grip module. Rubber overmolded panels keep your hands planted in rain, snow, or sweaty September heat, and the 1.25 inch Inflex recoil pad soaks up more of the push than you would expect from a rifle in this weight class.
X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite Trigger and Controls
Browning's DLX trigger uses a three lever design with no creep, no take up, and no overtravel. It ships set around 3.5 pounds and is user adjustable, so you can dial it in to your liking. The top tang safety falls right under your thumb, the bolt unlock button lets you cycle the action safely with the safety engaged, and the detachable rotary magazine holds four rounds of .308.
Setting Up Your X-Bolt 2 for the Field
There are no iron sights, so plan on glass. The receiver is drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock system, which uses four screws per base instead of two for a mount that stays put. The muzzle is threaded M13x0.75, so you can run the included radial brake to tame recoil at the range, then swap to the thread protector for a quieter, shorter setup come opening day. At roughly 6.8 pounds bare, it carries easy on long hikes without beating you up at the bench.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 036093218
- UPC: 023614866541
- Caliber: .308 Winchester / 7.62 NATO
- Action: Bolt Action, 60 degree bolt lift
- Barrel Length: 22 in., sporter contour, free floated
- Barrel Finish: Matte blued
- Bolt: Spiral fluted, Tungsten Cerakote finish
- Muzzle: Threaded M13x0.75 with radial muzzle brake
- Capacity: 4 + 1, detachable rotary magazine
- Stock: Black Vari-Tech composite, adjustable comb and LOP
- Trigger: DLX adjustable, factory set approx. 3.5 lb
- Safety: Top tang with bolt unlock button
- Sights: None; drilled and tapped for X-Lock scope mounts
- Overall Length: 42 in.
- Weight: Approx. 6.8 lb
- Recoil Pad: Inflex, 1.25 in. thick
What’s Included
- Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite rifle
- One 4-round detachable rotary magazine
- Radial muzzle brake (installed)
- Thread protector cap
- Vertical grip module (sporter grip installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How adjustable is the trigger on the X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite?
It comes with Browning's DLX trigger, a three lever design with zero creep, zero take up, and zero overtravel. From the factory it breaks at roughly 3.5 pounds, and it is user adjustable within about a 3 to 4 pound range. Out of the box it feels crisp enough that most hunters never touch it.
Can I run a suppressor on this rifle?
Yes, the 22 inch barrel is threaded M13x0.75, and Browning includes both a radial muzzle brake and a thread protector. Just make sure your suppressor or adapter matches that metric thread pitch, since it is not the more common 5/8×24. Direct thread mounts and adapters in M13x0.75 are readily available.
What adjustments does the Vari-Tech stock offer?
Three main ones: comb height to get your eye lined up behind your scope, length of pull via internal spacers for a solid fit with no rattle, and interchangeable grip modules. It ships with the sporter grip installed and a vertical grip in the box, so you can set it up more traditional or more precision style. Once it is fitted to you, mounting the rifle and finding your sight picture gets noticeably faster.
Does the X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite come with sights or a scope?
No, there are no iron sights and no optic included. The receiver is drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock scope mounting system, which uses four screws per base for a very secure hold. You will need X-Lock bases and rings or an X-Lock rail to mount your glass.



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