The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Grade II Rifle in .243 Win is a classic walnut-stocked hunting rifle for deer-sized game, built on a short-action receiver with a 22-inch threaded barrel (Browning part no. 036128211). The muzzle is threaded M13x0.75 for the included radial muzzle brake and thread protector, and the same threads accept an aftermarket muzzle device. It rides in a Grade II walnut stock with a satin finish and 18-lines-per-inch checkering, with a matte blued, engraved steel receiver and matte blued sporter barrel. Browning bedded the action and free-floated the barrel for consistent accuracy, and the redesigned receiver adds bolt guidance surface for smoother cycling. The magazine holds 4 rounds, so it suits a hunter who wants a practical field rifle in this chambering.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .243 Winchester in a short-action receiver, matched to the barrel and magazine length of this model.
• Barrel length is 22 inches with a sporter contour, balancing weight savings against accuracy.
• Rifling is a 1:10 twist, the rate this model is built with for its chambering.
• The muzzle is threaded M13x0.75, which seats the brake and a thread protector and also accepts other muzzle devices.
• An included radial muzzle brake reduces felt recoil, and the thread protector is packed with it for brake-off use.
• Capacity is 4 rounds in a detachable magazine, which keeps the rifle practical for a day in the field.
• The stock is a Grade II walnut stock with a satin finish and 18-lines-per-inch checkering.
• Metalwork is a matte blued, engraved steel receiver and matte blued sporter barrel, a non-reflective finish for the field.
• Trigger feel comes from the DLX three-lever design, which Browning sets at 3.5 pounds and builds with no creep, no take-up and no overtravel.
• The top-tang safety works with the bolt unlock button to give an added measure of safety when you check and unload the chamber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this rifle ready for a scope? Yes. The receiver is drilled and tapped and uses Browning’s X-Lock mounting system with four screws per base. Scopes, rings and bases are not included unless the maker lists them with the rifle.

What are the muzzle threads on this rifle? The muzzle is threaded M13x0.75. It carries an included radial muzzle brake, and a thread protector is included so you can run the barrel without the brake.

What twist rate does the barrel have? The 22-inch barrel is rifled at 1:10 for .243 Winchester. The overall length is 42 inches and the rifle weighs 6 pounds 7 ounces.

Buy the Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Grade II Rifle, .243 Win, 22-Inch Threaded Barrel with Radial Muzzle Brake

This X-Bolt 2 Hunter Grade II is set up for hunters who want a threaded muzzle and a proven action from the factory. We ship it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop with fast, insured delivery to your FFL, and you can compare other bolt-action rifles before you check out.