Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro

[Jonfitter#1]

Looking for some feedback/ opinions on Browning rifles. Anyone out there own any and how do you like or dislike? I can't recall ever shooting one or even holding one.
I'm looking at buying an x-bolt mountain pro in 6.5prc for hunting mule deer.
They seem to get good reviews.
I was looking at a Christensen Ridgeline. However the one I was interested in has been discontinued and it seems reviews on them are all over the place. Guys love them or hate them.

 

[JiggyIi]

I have 5 A-Bolt Stainless Stalkers and Luv Em️

 

[hippa613]

I dont know anyone with a x-bolt to try, but I love my A-bolt as well! been using it for years and holding up well! I have been thinking about getting a 7prc in x-bolt spr to play around with , but cant seem to find any internal magazine measurements for that specific one.

 

[RockyMtnMT]

I think the Browning Hell's Canyon line is one of the best out of the box rifles on the market. We have had several and they have all been solid shooters. I wouldn't talk anyone out of buying one.

 

[birddog 68]

I've got 3. Just purchased a Xbolt western hunter in 6.5 CM and through some loads together for sight in and barrel break in.
I do recommend a MCARBO trigger spring to lighten up the trigger.
Showing promise. 3 shot groups

 

[David_h]

Looking for some feedback/ opinions on Browning rifles. Anyone out there own any and how do you like or dislike? I can't recall ever shooting one or even holding one.
I'm looking at buying an x-bolt mountain pro in 6.5prc for hunting mule deer.
They seem to get good reviews.
I was looking at a Christensen Ridgeline. However the one I was interested in has been discontinued and it seems reviews on them are all over the place. Guys love them or hate them.

I have two x-bolt pro's and like them. MCarbo springs on both. They shoot better than my Sako, Howa, and Weatherby. Maybe tied with my Savage. I think that the Pro or Mountain Pro is a worthwhile upgrade for the carbon stock as it is well made (McMillan I think). I recently took both x-bolts out to 1000 yards without any trouble. Shot one to a mile also.

 

[RockyMtnMT]

I've got 3. Just purchased a Xbolt western hunter in 6.5 CM and through some loads together for sight in and barrel break in.
I do recommend a MCARBO trigger spring to lighten up the trigger.
Showing promise. 3 shot groups

We have replaced the triggers in our Brownings with Timney triggers.

 

[HandgunHTR]

Not much to add here other than my endorsement. The only thing I dislike about the X-bolts are 1) the triggers that can easily be fixed with a spring or a replacement trigger and 2) the weird scope mount arrangement that they went with.

 

[Jonfitter#1]

****! Thats some good quick feedback!
Liking what I hear. Thank you guys. Pretty sure I'm gonna order one and give it a try.

 

[Jonfitter#1]

I have two x-bolt pro's and like them. MCarbo springs on both. They shoot better than my Sako, Howa, and Weatherby. Maybe tied with my Savage. I think that the Pro or Mountain Pro is a worthwhile upgrade for the carbon stock as it is well made (McMillan I think). I recently took both x-bolts out to 1000 yards without any trouble. Shot one to a mile also.

Did you replace the springs or have a gunsmith do it?

 

[Trm82]

Did you replace the springs or have a gunsmith do it?

Do it yourself it's super easy if you are the slightest bit mechanically Inclined for both the spring or a timney.

 

[Buttermilk]

I have a Browning X-Bolt left hand Hells Canyon Long Range McMillan in 280 Nosler. It has been 1/2 MOA accurate with my handloads (I've not shot any factory ammo except to get on paper while sighting in the scope). I installed an MCarbo trigger spring (quite easy to do i might add) and now the trigger is quite good (only trigger I have that's better is the three Jewell's I have). The MCarbo spring retains all the function of the factory safety/bolt release, while the Timney does not retain the bolt release feature.

While I tend to favor Remington 700's, I'm quite happy with my X-Bolt and glad I spent the coin to get it.

 

[Jonfitter#1]

I have a Browning X-Bolt left hand Hells Canyon Long Range McMillan in 280 Nosler. It has been 1/2 MOA accurate with my handloads (I've not shot any factory ammo except to get on paper while sighting in the scope). I installed an MCarbo trigger spring (quite easy to do i might add) and now the trigger is quite good (only trigger I have that's better is the three Jewell's I have). The MCarbo spring retains all the function of the factory safety/bolt release, while the Timney does not retain the bolt release feature.

While I tend to favor Remington 700's, I'm quite happy with my X-Bolt and glad I spent the coin to get it.

Oh man! Thats a beautiful rifle!!

 

[Dentite]

Not much to add here other than my endorsement. The only thing I dislike about the X-bolts are 1) the triggers that can easily be fixed with a spring or a replacement trigger and 2) the weird scope mount arrangement that they went with.

I agree on the trigger which is why my go-to X-bolt rifles have Timneys.

When you say weird scope mount, are you talking about 4 screws per base vs 2? Or is there something else like spacing you are referring to?

I love the idea of double the number of screws to retain the bases. I'm kinda surprised more manufacturers don't copy them. I guess I don't see a downside there unless you are talking about something else.