Description
Browning built the X-Bolt 2 Composite Special LR for folks who want real long-range capability out of a rifle that still carries like a hunting gun. The heart of it is a 22 inch heavy sporter contour barrel with a non-reflective matte stainless finish, free floated in a bedded action so your point of impact stays put shot after shot. Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 1:7 twist, it stabilizes the long, heavy match and hunting bullets that make this cartridge such a favorite past 500 yards. The muzzle wears 5/8×24 threads with a protector included, so adding a suppressor or brake is a five minute job.
What Sets the X-Bolt 2 Special LR Apart
The second-generation X-Bolt receiver picked up an extra bolt guidance surface, and you can feel it. The spiral fluted bolt runs smooth with a short 60 degree throw, and the extended handle with its ergonomic knob makes fast cycling easy even with a big scope mounted low. The DLX trigger is a three-lever design that breaks clean at a factory-set 3.5 pounds with no creep or overtravel. Feeding comes from Browning's rotary magazine, which centers each round for straight-line chambering and holds 4+1. A top-tang safety and bolt unlock button let you check the chamber with the safety engaged.
Living With the Composite Special LR
The black composite stock shrugs off weather and rough handling, and a full 1 inch Inflex recoil pad keeps the already mild 6.5 Creedmoor downright pleasant for long range sessions. At 7 pounds 3 ounces and 42 inches overall, it has enough heft to settle on bags without being a chore to pack. The receiver is drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock mounting system, so top it with a solid scope and this rifle is set for deer season, steel plates, or both in the same weekend.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Manufacturer Part Number: 036115282
- UPC: 023614869207
- Action: Bolt Action
- Caliber: 6.5mm Creedmoor
- Capacity: 4 + 1
- Barrel Length: 22"
- Barrel: Heavy sporter contour, matte stainless finish, free floated
- Twist Rate: 1:7"
- Muzzle Threading: 5/8"-24, suppressor ready
- Trigger: DLX three-lever, factory set at 3.5 lbs
- Stock: Black weather-resistant composite
- Recoil Pad: 1" Inflex
- Overall Length: 42"
- Length of Pull: 13 5/8"
- Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz
What’s Included
- Browning X-Bolt 2 Composite Special LR rifle
- One 4-round rotary magazine
- Thread protector
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Browning X-Bolt 2 Special LR come with a scope or rail?
No, it ships without sights or a rail. The receiver is drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock mounting system, so you can run X-Lock bases or a one-piece Picatinny rail made for the X-Bolt pattern. Plan on picking up mounts and glass separately.
Is the X-Bolt 2 Composite Special LR suppressor ready?
Yes. The 22 inch barrel comes threaded 5/8×24 at the muzzle with a thread protector included, so most common rifle suppressors and muzzle brakes spin right on. The heavier sporter contour barrel also handles the added weight of a can nicely.
What twist rate does this 6.5 Creedmoor barrel have?
This model runs a fast 1:7 twist, which is quicker than the 1:8 found on a lot of 6.5 Creedmoor rifles. That extra rotation stabilizes the longest, highest BC bullets on the market, which is exactly what you want for stretching this cartridge out at distance.
Is the trigger on the X-Bolt 2 adjustable?
The DLX trigger is a three-lever design that comes from the factory set at 3.5 pounds with essentially no creep, take-up, or overtravel. It can be adjusted within a modest range, and most owners find the factory setting clean enough that they never touch it.





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