Description
The .243 Winchester has earned its spot as one of the great do-everything deer and varmint cartridges, and the X-Bolt 2 Composite Special SPR gives it a proper home. Browning built this one around a 22 inch sporter contour barrel with a belled muzzle and 5/8×24 threading, so adding a suppressor down the road is as simple as spinning off the included thread protector. The action is bedded and the barrel free floats in the stock, which is a big part of why these rifles have a reputation for stacking rounds where you point them.
What Sets the X-Bolt 2 Special SPR Apart
The second generation X-Bolt gets a redesigned receiver with extra bolt guidance surface, so cycling feels smooth and bind-free even when you are working the bolt fast from the shoulder. The short 60 degree bolt lift clears big scope objectives with room to spare, and the DLX trigger is a three-lever design with zero creep, zero take-up, and zero overtravel, preset from the factory at a clean 3.5 pounds. Browning's rotary magazine feeds cartridges straight into the chamber from the center of the stack and holds four rounds, with one more in the pipe for a 4+1 total. The top tang safety sits right under your thumb, and a bolt unlock button lets you open the action to check or clear the chamber with the safety still engaged.
Built for Rough Weather and Rough Country
The OD Green composite stock shrugs off rain, mud, and banging around in the truck, and its adjustable comb and length of pull let you dial the fit to your build and your optic height. That kind of adjustability used to be reserved for pricier rigs, and it makes a real difference in how quickly you get behind the scope. The barreled action wears a non-reflective matte finish that keeps glare down in the field, and the receiver comes drilled and tapped with Browning's X-Lock four-screw mounting pattern for a rock-solid scope setup. Mild recoil, honest accuracy, and field-ready toughness make this an easy rifle to recommend for whitetails, antelope, and coyotes alike.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 036117211
- UPC: 023614869320
- Caliber: .243 Winchester
- Action: Bolt Action
- Capacity: 4+1
- Barrel Length: 22"
- Barrel: Sporter contour, free-floated, matte black finish
- Muzzle: Threaded 5/8×24 with belled muzzle, thread protector included
- Trigger: DLX three-lever, factory preset at 3.5 lbs
- Safety: Two-position top tang with bolt unlock button
- Bolt: Three-lug, short 60 degree lift
- Magazine: Detachable rotary magazine
- Stock: OD Green composite with adjustable comb and length of pull
- Receiver: Drilled and tapped, X-Lock scope mounting system
- Hand: Right
What’s Included
- Browning X-Bolt 2 Composite Special SPR rifle
- One detachable rotary magazine
- Muzzle thread protector cap
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the X-Bolt 2 Composite Special SPR ready for a suppressor?
Yes, that is the whole point of the SPR designation. The 22 inch barrel wears standard 5/8×24 muzzle threads on a belled muzzle section, so most common suppressors and muzzle devices will spin right on. A thread protector comes installed from the factory for when you are running it bare.
Does this rifle come with sights or a scope rail?
No, it ships without sights and without a rail. The receiver is drilled and tapped using Browning's X-Lock mounting system, which secures each base with four screws instead of the usual two for a sturdier hold. You will want to grab X-Lock compatible bases or a rail before heading to the range.
Is the trigger on the X-Bolt 2 Special SPR adjustable?
It is. The DLX trigger is a three-lever design that comes preset from the factory at 3.5 pounds and can be adjusted down to around 3 pounds. It breaks with zero creep, zero take-up, and zero overtravel, and it is one of the standout features of the whole X-Bolt 2 line.
Is .243 Win a good choice for a new or recoil-sensitive hunter?
It is one of the best. The .243 Winchester delivers plenty of punch for deer, antelope, and predators while keeping recoil mild enough for smaller-framed and newer hunters to shoot comfortably. Paired with this rifle's adjustable comb and length of pull, it is easy to get a proper fit and build good habits from day one.





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