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The 6.8 Western was built from the ground up as a long range hunting cartridge, and this version of the X-Bolt Pro is one of the best homes for it. You get a 26 inch skip fluted sporter barrel that wrings full velocity out of those heavy-for-caliber bullets, a spiral fluted bolt that cycles smooth and sheds a little weight, and a Recoil Hawg muzzle brake up front that takes real bite out of the recoil. A thread protector comes along too, so the muzzle stays clean if you ever pull the brake off.
The stock is genuine carbon fiber, which keeps the rifle manageable on a mountain hunt even with the longer barrel. Metalwork wears Browning's Carbon Gray Elite Cerakote, a finish that shrugs off weather and rough handling a lot better than traditional bluing. The action is bedded front and rear so the barrel stays free floated, which is a big part of why X-Bolts have a reputation for shooting well straight out of the box. Browning's three-lever Feather Trigger breaks clean with no creep and barely any overtravel, and it adjusts so you can dial the pull to your liking.
The top tang safety sits right under your thumb, and the bolt unlock button lets you open the action with the safety still engaged when you're checking or clearing the chamber. Capacity is 3+1 through a detachable rotary magazine, plenty for a hunting rifle in this class. There are no iron sights, and that's by design. The receiver is set up for Browning's X-Lock scope mount system, which uses four screws per base instead of two for a rock solid optic connection.
Pair this with quality glass and good ammo and you have a legitimate cross-canyon elk and mule deer rig that also earns its keep at the range. It's the kind of rifle you buy once and hunt with for decades.
The 6.8 Western was developed jointly by Winchester and Browning as an all-around long range hunting cartridge. It pushes heavy .277 caliber bullets with excellent downrange energy, making it a strong pick for elk, mule deer, and other big game at extended distances. Since it fits a short action, you also get faster cycling and a lighter rifle than a comparable magnum long action.
No, it ships without iron sights or an optic. The receiver is designed for Browning's X-Lock scope mount system, which secures each base with four screws instead of the usual two for a more rigid setup. You'll want to budget for quality bases, rings, and glass to take advantage of what this rifle can do.
Yes. It uses Browning's three-lever Feather Trigger, which is adjustable for pull weight and known for a crisp break with no take-up and minimal overtravel. Most folks find it excellent right out of the box, but the adjustment range lets you fine-tune it for precision work.
You can. The Recoil Hawg brake threads onto the muzzle, and Browning includes a thread protector so the barrel stays protected if you take the brake off. That threaded muzzle also gives you the option to run a suppressor or a different brake down the road.
| UPC | 023614850144 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 035543299 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 26" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.8 Western |
| Capacity | 3 + 1 |
| Safety | Top Tang |
| Sights | None, X-Lock Scope Mount |
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