Description
Compact rifles used to mean compromise. The Browning X-Bolt 2 Micro flips that idea on its head. This is a genuine X-Bolt 2 action, complete with the redesigned bolt, added guidance surfaces for smoother cycling, and the crisp DLX trigger, just scaled into a package that fits smaller-framed hunters, younger hunters, and anyone tired of lugging a full-size rifle up a ridgeline. Chambered in .243 Winchester, it pairs flat trajectories and mild recoil with enough punch for deer, antelope, and coyotes.
A Stock That Fits Like It Was Made for You
The Vari-Tech synthetic stock is the real story here. Length of pull adjusts from 12-7/8 to 13-7/8 inches using spacers, the comb height is adjustable to line your eye up properly behind a scope, and the grip module can be swapped to match hand size. That means one rifle can fit a growing kid this season and still fit them five years from now, or dial in perfectly for an adult who never quite fit a factory stock. Overmolded grip surfaces keep things secure when the weather turns ugly.
X-Bolt 2 Micro Barrel and Trigger Details
The 20 inch sporter contour barrel wears a non-reflective matte blued finish and comes threaded 5/8×24 at the muzzle, with a radial muzzle brake to tame recoil and a thread protector for when you'd rather run it clean. Suppressor owners can spin one on with no gunsmith visit. The barrel is free-floated with a bedded action for consistent accuracy, and the DLX trigger breaks clean at a preset 3.5 pounds with adjustability down to 3 pounds. The 60 degree bolt lift clears low-mounted optics and cycles fast when a follow-up shot matters.
At 6 pounds 13 ounces and just over 39 inches overall, this rifle carries easy all day. The receiver comes drilled and tapped and ready for the optic of your choice, and the detachable 4-round magazine drops free for quick, simple loading. For a first deer rifle or a lightweight truck-and-treestand gun, the X-Bolt 2 Micro is a hard package to beat.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Model: X-Bolt 2 Micro
- MPN: 036031211
- UPC: 023614862536
- Caliber: .243 Winchester
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 20 in, Sporter Contour
- Muzzle Threading: 5/8×24 with Radial Brake and Thread Protector
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Capacity: 4+1, Detachable Magazine
- Stock: Vari-Tech Adjustable Black Synthetic
- Length of Pull: 12-7/8 to 13-7/8 in, Adjustable
- Trigger: DLX, Preset 3.5 lbs, Adjustable to 3.0 lbs
- Metal Finish: Matte Blued
- Overall Length: 39.25 in
- Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz
What’s Included
- Browning X-Bolt 2 Micro rifle
- One 4-round detachable magazine
- Radial muzzle brake
- Thread protector
- Extra length of pull stock spacers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Browning X-Bolt 2 Micro a good rifle for a young or smaller-framed hunter?
That is exactly what it was built for. The Vari-Tech stock adjusts for length of pull, comb height, and grip size, so it can be fitted to a smaller frame today and extended as a young hunter grows. The mild recoil of the .243 Win and the included muzzle brake also make it comfortable to shoot, which goes a long way toward building confidence at the range.
Can I mount a suppressor on the X-Bolt 2 Micro?
Yes. The 20 inch barrel is threaded 5/8×24, the most common thread pitch for suppressors and muzzle devices in this caliber class. It ships with a radial muzzle brake installed plus a thread protector, so you can run it three ways right out of the box.
Does this rifle come with sights or a scope?
No, it ships without iron sights or an optic. The receiver is drilled and tapped from the factory, so you can add the scope base and rings of your choice. The 60 degree bolt lift gives you plenty of clearance for low-mounted scopes.
What can I hunt with the .243 Winchester chambering?
The .243 Win is one of the most versatile do-it-all cartridges out there. With lighter bullets it is a proven varmint and coyote round, and with 90 to 100 grain loads it handles deer and pronghorn cleanly at practical hunting distances. Its flat trajectory and light recoil make it a favorite first big game cartridge for good reason.


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