The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Left-Hand 6.5 PRC is a short-action hunting rifle built for shooters who run the bolt with the left hand and shoulder the rifle on the left (Browning part no. 036002294). It pairs a 24-inch sporter-contour barrel with a satin-finish checkered walnut stock and a non-reflective matte blued finish. Browning reworked the X-Bolt 2 receiver and bolt for smoother cycling, and the left-hand version carries a teardrop bolt knob. The 6.5 PRC chambering gives deer and elk hunters a flat-shooting round with plenty of reach. It is a traditional-looking rifle that handles like a modern one.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.5 PRC, a short-action magnum cartridge known for flat trajectory and wind resistance at distance.
• The barrel is 24 inches in a sporter contour, which keeps the rifle light and easy to carry on long hunts.
• The rifle is a true left-hand model, with the action and bolt handle set up for a left-handed shooter.
• Magazine capacity is 3 rounds in a detachable magazine, plus one in the chamber for a 3+1 load.
• The rifling twist is 1:7, a fast rate suited to the heavier, high-ballistic-coefficient bullets used in 6.5 PRC.
• The stock is satin-finish checkered walnut, cut at 18 lines per inch for a secure grip with a low-glare surface.
• The barrel and receiver wear a non-reflective matte blued finish, which cuts glare in the field.
• The DLX trigger is a three-lever design preset at 3.5 pounds and adjustable down to 3.0 pounds, with no creep, take-up or overtravel.
• A top-tang safety works with the Bolt Unlock Button, which lets you cycle the bolt to unload the chamber with the safety engaged.
• A 1-1/4-inch Inflex recoil pad and an overall weight of 7 pounds keep recoil manageable in a hunting-weight rifle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this rifle made for left-handed shooters? Yes. Browning builds the X-Bolt 2 Hunter Left Hand with a left-hand action, so the bolt handle sits on the left side for a shooter who shoulders the rifle left-handed.

Does it come drilled for a scope? Yes. The receiver is drilled and tapped for Browning’s X-Lock scope mounting system, which uses four screws per base for a secure attachment.

What is the barrel length and twist rate? The barrel is 24 inches with a 1:7 twist, a combination that stabilizes the longer, heavier bullets 6.5 PRC is known for.

Buy the Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Left-Hand 6.5 PRC

Left-handed hunters have long been handed right-hand actions and told to adapt. This rifle is built for them from the start, and it keeps the walnut, blued steel and short bolt lift that made the X-Bolt popular. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more bolt-action rifles while you are here.