Description
Browning took everything hunters liked about the original X-Bolt and tightened it up for the second generation, and this stainless Hunter Composite version is the one you grab when the forecast looks ugly. The matte stainless receiver and 22 inch sporter contour barrel shrug off rain, snow, and sweat, while the spiral fluted bolt wears a silver nitride finish that adds another layer of corrosion resistance. The redesigned receiver gives the bolt more guidance surface, so cycling feels smooth and positive even when you are working the action fast with cold hands.
A Stock That Fits Like It Was Built for You
The black Vari-Tech composite stock is where this rifle really separates itself from the pack. You get an adjustable comb, length of pull spacers, and interchangeable grip modules, which means you can dial in cheek weld and reach to the trigger the way custom stock work used to require. Gray overmolded grip panels keep things planted when the weather turns wet. Between the adjustable stock and the trim 6 pound 8 ounce weight, this is a rifle you can carry all day and shoot well when the moment comes.
Built-In Accuracy From the X-Bolt 2 Hunter Platform
The action is bedded and the barrel is free floated, a combination that pays off in consistent groups. The DLX trigger uses a three lever design with essentially no creep or overtravel, set at the factory around 3.5 pounds and adjustable down to 3. The 1:10 twist stabilizes the full range of .308 Winchester bullet weights, from light varmint loads to heavy hunting bullets. Up top, the receiver is drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock scope mounting system, and the short 60 degree bolt lift clears larger optics with room to spare.
Muzzle Options Out of the Box
The muzzle comes threaded and ships with both a stainless radial brake and a thread protector, so you can run it either way from day one. Feeding comes from a detachable 4 round rotary magazine with one more in the chamber, and the tang safety sits right under your thumb where it belongs. For deer, hogs, black bear, or an elk hunt in nasty country, this .308 covers a lot of ground.
Key Specifications
- Model: X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite Stainless
- Manufacturer Part Number: 036008218
- UPC: 023614859840
- Caliber: .308 Winchester / 7.62 NATO
- Action: Bolt Action, 60 Degree Bolt Lift
- Barrel Length: 22 in, Sporter Contour, Free Floated
- Barrel Finish: Matte Stainless Steel
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Muzzle Thread: M13x0.75, Radial Brake Included
- Capacity: 4+1, Detachable Rotary Magazine
- Stock: Black Vari-Tech Composite, Adjustable Comb and LOP
- Trigger: DLX Three Lever, Preset 3.5 lb, Adjustable
- Safety: Tang Mounted
- Sights: None, Drilled and Tapped for X-Lock Mounts
- Weight: 6 lb 8 oz
What’s Included
- Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite Stainless rifle
- One 4 round detachable rotary magazine
- Stainless steel radial muzzle brake (installed)
- Muzzle thread protector cap
- Length of pull spacers and grip modules for Vari-Tech stock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter come with scope mounts or sights?
No sights or rings are included. The receiver is drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock scope mounting system, which uses four screws per base instead of the usual two for a more secure hold. You will want to pick up X-Lock bases or an X-Lock rail along with rings to get an optic mounted.
Can I run a suppressor on this rifle?
The muzzle is threaded M13x0.75, which is a metric thread pitch rather than the more common 5/8×24. You will need a suppressor or adapter that matches that thread. Out of the box it ships with a stainless radial brake and a thread protector, so you have options either way.
How adjustable is the Vari-Tech stock on the X-Bolt 2 Hunter?
It adjusts three ways: comb height for proper eye alignment behind your scope, length of pull via spacers, and interchangeable grip modules to change the feel in your hand. That level of fit adjustment is a big deal for consistent accuracy, especially if you share the rifle between family members or shoot with heavy winter layers on.
Is the trigger adjustable on this model?
Yes. The DLX trigger is a three lever design that comes set from the factory at about 3.5 pounds and can be adjusted down to roughly 3 pounds. It breaks clean with no noticeable creep or overtravel, which is a genuine step up from a lot of factory hunting triggers.



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