The Browning X-Bolt 2 Western Hunter Special rifle in .243 Winchester (brand part no. 036118211) is built around a 22-inch bolt-action barrel on a lightweight hunting-focused stock, giving backcountry hunters a rifle they can carry all day and shoot with confidence. Browning cuts the barrel with a 1:10-inch twist to match the .243 Winchester bullet weights it’s designed around, and the rifle feeds from a detachable 4 + 1 magazine. The bolt-action receiver keeps the rifle light and dependable in the field, and the Western Hunter Special configuration is tuned for hunters who want a do-everything mountain and plains rifle. Among hunting rifles in the bolt action rifles category, this X-Bolt 2 favors .243 Winchester hunters who want a lightweight, field-ready platform.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .243 Winchester, a low-recoil, flat-shooting hunting round.
• The twist rate is 1:10-inch, matched to standard .243 Winchester bullet weights.
• The barrel measures 22 inches.
• Feeds from a detachable 4 + 1 magazine.
• Built on a bolt-action receiver for a lightweight hunting platform.
• The stock is a Vari-Tech composite design in Browning’s OVIX camo, adjustable for length of pull, comb height, and grip angle.
• Equipped with Browning’s adjustable DLX trigger for a crisp, tunable release.
• Ships with an Inflex recoil pad to cut felt recoil.
• The receiver and bolt feature enhanced bolt guidance for smoother cycling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the magazine capacity? The detachable magazine holds 4 rounds plus one in the chamber.

What action does this rifle use? A bolt-action receiver built into a lightweight Western Hunter Special stock for backcountry carry.

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

A lightweight, do-everything hunting platform in .243 Winchester is exactly what this X-Bolt 2 Western Hunter Special delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.