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The X-Bolt Pro sits at the top of Browning's X-Bolt family for a reason. This is the rifle Browning built for hunters who want semi-custom touches without going the custom shop route, and the .243 Winchester version is a genuinely handy setup. You get a 22 inch fluted Sporter contour barrel with a non-reflective matte blued finish, a spiral fluted bolt, and a true carbon fiber stock filled with noise-dampening foam. That stock is the star here. It keeps weight down, stays rigid in any weather, and won't send a hollow thunk echoing through the timber when you bump it against a branch.
Browning laps these barrels at the factory, which smooths the bore for better accuracy and less fouling right out of the box. The barrel is free-floated with the action bedded front and rear for consistent barrel-to-stock spacing shot after shot. Up front, the M13x0.75 threaded muzzle wears a Sporter Recoil Hawg brake that cuts felt recoil up to 76 percent, and a thread protector comes in the box if you prefer a cleaner profile. In a mild-mannered cartridge like .243 Win, that brake makes recoil almost an afterthought, which is a real advantage for newer hunters or anyone who wants to spot their own hits.
The short 60 degree bolt lift cycles fast and clears big scope bells, while the three-lever Feather Trigger breaks clean with no creep. Rounds feed from a detachable rotary magazine holding four, plus one in the chamber, and the top-tang safety with bolt unlock button makes checking the chamber simple and sure. The receiver is drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock scope mount system, which uses four screws per base for a rock-solid optic setup. With a 1:10 twist stabilizing everything from light varmint loads to heavier deer bullets, this rifle covers coyotes in January and whitetails in November with equal confidence. It is a lot of rifle in a light, quiet, weatherproof package.
Yes, this model ships with Browning's Sporter Recoil Hawg muzzle brake installed on the M13x0.75 threaded muzzle, and a thread protector is included in the box. Browning rates the brake at up to 76 percent recoil reduction, which makes an already soft-shooting .243 feel even gentler.
It is. The Pro uses a true carbon fiber stock rather than a standard injection-molded composite, which is a big part of why it costs more than a base X-Bolt. It's filled with noise-dampening foam, so it stays quiet in the field and remains rigid in heat, cold, and wet conditions.
The .243 Win is one of the most versatile cartridges going. With lighter 55 to 75 grain bullets it's a superb coyote and varmint round, and with 90 to 100 grain loads it handles deer and antelope cleanly at practical hunting distances. The 1:10 twist barrel stabilizes that full range of bullet weights well.
No, bases and rings are sold separately. The receiver is drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock mounting system, which secures each base with four screws instead of the usual two for a very solid optic platform. Just grab X-Lock bases or an X-Lock rail and you're set.
| UPC | 023614860280 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 035602211 |
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| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
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