Description
The Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed 6.8 Western is a bolt action hunting rifle with a 24 inch fluted sporter weight barrel and radial muzzle brake, a Smoked Bronze Cerakote finish and a Vari-Tech composite stock in Browning OVIX camo. This listing is UPC 023614857938, Browning item 036006299. It is a short action rifle that weighs about 6 lb 14 oz and holds 3 rounds in a detachable rotary magazine.
Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed 6.8 Western Overview
The X-Bolt 2 is the newest version of the Browning flagship bolt action, with a redesigned receiver and bolt. The Speed model is built for hunters who cover ground: a light, fluted barrel, a muzzle brake to tame recoil and a stock you can fit to your body in minutes.
Vari-Tech Adjustable Stock
The Vari-Tech composite stock adjusts for length of pull, comb height and grip angle, so you can set the rifle up for a heavy coat or a summer shirt and get your eye lined up behind the scope. Browning lists a 13 5/8 inch base length of pull, and the OVIX camo pattern blends into a wide range of terrain.
Fluted Barrel and Brake
The sporter weight barrel is fluted to save weight and has a 1:7.5 twist. It wears a radial muzzle brake on M13 x 0.75 threads. Brakes cut felt recoil noticeably, but they are loud, so always wear hearing protection and warn anyone shooting beside you.
Smoked Bronze Cerakote
The barrel and receiver wear Smoked Bronze Cerakote, a tough ceramic coating that resists rust, scratches and solvents, so the rifle can handle rain, snow and long days bouncing around in a truck.
Detachable Rotary Magazine
The detachable rotary magazine sits flush with the stock and feeds smoothly. Spare X-Bolt rotary magazines are easy to find and quick to swap in the field.
The 6.8 Western Cartridge
The 6.8 Western is a short action cartridge built to shoot heavy, long bullets with a fast twist barrel. It offers magnum class performance on elk and deer with less recoil, though ammunition is less common than mainstream calibers.
Mounting a Scope
The X-Bolt family uses its own scope mounting pattern, so buy bases or rings made for the X-Bolt, such as Browning Integrated Scope Mount System, rather than Remington 700 style bases.
Cleaning and Care
Clean the bore after each range session and remove the muzzle brake occasionally to clean the threads. Keep a light coat of oil on the bolt and wipe the rifle down after a wet hunt.
State Laws
Bolt action rifles are legal in most places, but hunting rules on calibers and seasons vary. Check your state game laws. Pennsylvania buyers can transfer at our Collegeville shop or at any FFL.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Model: X-Bolt 2 Speed OVIX (036006299)
- UPC: 023614857938
- Caliber: 6.8 Western
- Action: Bolt, short action
- Barrel: 24 in. fluted sporter, 1:7.5 twist
- Muzzle: Radial brake, M13 x 0.75 threads
- Finish: Smoked Bronze Cerakote
- Stock: Vari-Tech composite, OVIX camo, adjustable
- Length of pull: 13 5/8 in., adjustable
- Recoil pad: Inflex 1.25
- Magazine: Detachable rotary, 3 rounds
- Overall length: 44 in.
- Weight: About 6 lb 14 oz
Before You Buy
Federal law requires this rifle to ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer with a background check. The photos show the 6.5 Creedmoor version, and every caliber shares the same stock and finish.
Who It Is For
The Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed 6.8 Western is a great fit for hunters who want a light, adjustable, brake equipped rifle that is ready for long days in the mountains.
Buy the Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed 6.8 Western at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed 6.8 Western online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more rifles. For factory details, visit Browning.
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