Description
Short barrels and suppressors go together like coffee and early mornings, and that pairing is exactly what this rifle was built around. The X-Bolt 2 Composite Special LR SPR runs an 18 inch heavy sporter contour barrel, about four inches shorter than a standard tube, so once you spin a can onto the 5/8-24 threads the whole package still balances and carries like a proper hunting rifle instead of a fence post. The barrel wears a non-reflective matte stainless finish, comes free floated over a bedded action, and Browning cuts it with a fast 1:7 twist that keeps today's long, heavy 6.5 Creedmoor bullets flying straight. A thread protector is included for the days you leave the suppressor at home.
Why the X-Bolt 2 Action Pulls Its Weight
Browning reworked the receiver on the X-Bolt 2 with extra bolt guidance surface, and you can feel it. The bolt runs smooth without the bind that shows up on a lot of factory guns when you cycle fast from the shoulder. The short 60 degree bolt lift clears big optics and keeps your knuckles off the scope, while the DLX trigger, a three-lever design with no creep, no take-up, and no overtravel, comes set at 3.5 pounds and adjusts down to 3. Feeding comes from Browning's rotary magazine, which stacks rounds in the center for a straight shot into the chamber, giving you 4+1 on tap.
Composite Special LR SPR in the Field
The black composite stock shrugs off weather and keeps the look all business, and the Inflex recoil pad takes the edge off what little the 6.5 Creedmoor dishes out. The receiver is drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock scope mounting system, which uses four screws per base instead of two, so your zero stays put through truck rides and rough country. Top tang safety and a bolt unlock button round out the controls. If you have been looking for a do-it-all Creedmoor that was designed for suppressed shooting from the start, this SHOT Show Special is a strong way to get there.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Manufacturer Part Number: 036116282
- UPC: 023614869276
- Model: X-Bolt 2 Composite Special LR SPR
- Action: Bolt Action
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Barrel Length: 18"
- Barrel: Heavy sporter contour, matte stainless finish, free floated
- Twist Rate: 1:7"
- Muzzle Threads: 5/8"-24 (suppressor ready)
- Capacity: 4 + 1
- Magazine: Detachable rotary magazine
- Trigger: DLX three-lever, factory set at 3.5 lbs, adjustable to 3 lbs
- Safety: Top tang with bolt unlock button
- Stock: Black weather-resistant composite
- Optics Mounting: Drilled and tapped for X-Lock scope mounting system
What’s Included
- Browning X-Bolt 2 Composite Special LR SPR rifle
- One detachable rotary magazine
- Muzzle thread protector
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Browning X-Bolt 2 Composite Special LR SPR suppressor ready?
Yes, that is the whole idea behind this build. The muzzle comes threaded 5/8-24 with a thread protector included, and the 18 inch barrel is intentionally about four inches shorter than standard so the rifle stays manageable in length and balance once a suppressor is mounted.
Will the 1:7 twist handle heavy 6.5 Creedmoor bullets?
It will, and that is the point of it. The 1:7 twist is faster than the 1:8 found on many Creedmoor barrels, so it comfortably stabilizes the long, high-BC bullets in the 140 to 156 grain range that this cartridge is known for. Lighter bullets shoot fine through it too.
Can I adjust the trigger on the X-Bolt 2 Composite Special?
Yes. It uses Browning's DLX trigger, a three-lever design with zero creep, zero take-up, and zero overtravel. It leaves the factory set around 3.5 pounds and is user adjustable down to 3 pounds.
Does this rifle come with sights or a scope rail?
No sights or rail are included. The receiver is drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock scope mounting system, which secures each base with four screws instead of the usual two for a rock-solid optics setup. X-Lock bases and rings are sold separately.





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