The Browning X-Bolt 2 Western Hunter Special .30-06 Springfield is a bolt-action hunting rifle with a 22-inch sporter-contour barrel and a 5/8-24 threaded muzzle (Browning part no. 036118226). Browning belled the muzzle to accommodate the larger suppressor-ready threading and includes a thread protector. The black composite stock has an adjustable comb system, and the action carries a non-reflective matte blued finish. It is a straightforward western hunting rifle in a classic American chambering.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .30-06 Springfield, a long-time North American hunting cartridge with wide bullet and ammunition choice.
• The barrel is 22 inches in a sporter contour, a length that balances handling and velocity.
• The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 with suppressor-ready threading, belled to accept the larger thread, and a thread protector is included.
• The magazine holds 4 rounds, a practical count for a hunting rifle.
• The twist rate is 1:10 inches, matched to the bullet weights used in this chambering.
• The stock is black composite with an adjustable comb system offering up to 1 inch of height adjustment.
• The action has a non-reflective matte blued finish and a spiral-fluted bolt with an ergonomic bolt knob and handle.
• The trigger is a DLX trigger preset at 3.5 pounds, which gives a clean, creep-free break.
• The recoil pad is a 1-inch Inflex pad that tames felt recoil in a full-power chambering.
• Weight is 6 pounds 10 ounces and overall length is 42-3/4 inches, so the rifle carries easily in the field.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the barrel threaded? Yes. The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 with suppressor-ready threading, and a thread protector is included.

How many rounds does it hold? The magazine holds 4 rounds in .30-06 Springfield.

Does the stock adjust? Yes. The composite stock has an adjustable comb system that offers up to 1 inch of height adjustment.

Buy the Browning X-Bolt 2 Western Hunter Special .30-06 Springfield Rifle, 22-Inch, 5/8-24 Threaded

The Western Hunter Special keeps the X-Bolt 2’s smooth action and trigger in a no-frills black package aimed at the field. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our other bolt-action rifles too.