The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter is a redesigned bolt-action rifle chambered in .243 Winchester (brand part no. 036001211), built around a reconfigured receiver with added bolt guidance surface for noticeably smoother cycling than earlier X-Bolt generations. A checkered walnut stock with a satin finish gives the rifle a classic look, while the sporter-contour 22-inch barrel with a non-reflective matte blued finish balances weight and accuracy for all-day carry. Browning’s adjustable DLX trigger comes tuned to hunting weights out of the box, and the action is bedded at the recoil lug and action screws to free-float the barrel for consistent accuracy. A short 60-degree bolt lift clears large optics and cycles fast, making the X-Bolt 2 Hunter a serious upgrade for hunters chasing deer-sized game with a flat-shooting, low-recoil round.

Key Specifications

• The 22-inch sporter-contour barrel balances weight and accuracy for the flat-shooting .243 Winchester round.
• A 1:10-inch rate of twist stabilizes a wide range of .243 bullet weights.
• The adjustable DLX trigger ships tuned to hunting weights for a crisp, reliable break.
• The 60-degree bolt lift cycles fast and clears large scope objectives without interference.
• The 4+1 round capacity keeps a follow-up shot ready in the field.
• The checkered walnut stock with satin finish gives the rifle classic looks along with a secure grip.
• The free-floated barrel, bedded at the recoil lug, delivers consistent accuracy shot after shot.
• The overall length measures 50.05 inches.
• Finished in Matte Blued.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber does the X-Bolt 2 Hunter chamber? It is chambered in .243 Winchester, a versatile, mild-recoiling round suited to varmints and deer-sized game.

Is the trigger adjustable? Yes, the DLX trigger is user-adjustable and ships already tuned to hunting weights.

How many rounds does it hold? It holds 4 rounds plus one in the chamber.

Buy the Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter .243 Winchester Rifle

Feel the difference in Browning’s redesigned action with the X-Bolt 2 Hunter, a rifle built for smoother cycling and consistent accuracy shot after shot. Among our bolt-action rifles, this X-Bolt 2 Hunter’s smoother-cycling redesigned action and adjustable DLX trigger favor deer hunters who want a flat-shooting, low-recoil upgrade over earlier X-Bolt generations. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.