Browning X-Bolt Stalker .300 WM Reviews

[cohunt]

I have a factory stalker in 7rm-- it shoots .68moa out to 700y (haven't shot further than that) with handloads-- only thing I changed was the trigger spring.

 

[Ranger Rick]

I have a Xbolt stalker in 7mm08 that shoots half moa. And just picked up a stalker long range in 300WM but haven't got to shoot it yet. But have heard that they are hit and miss on accuracy

I also have an X-Bolt Stainless Stalker in 7mm-08. With its 22" barrel and a Leupold FX-3 6 power scope, it is my go-to mountain elk rifle. Mine shoots sub-MOA and it's easier to get that accuracy with a replacement M-Carbo trigger spring.

 

[snowypeakoutdoors]

Anybody have any experience with the Tikka T3X models?

Look at the action and magazine limits on the Tikka T3x for magnum rounds. If you are going to load long the Tikkas are limited. If you aren't going to go the magnum route you can get prefit barrels for them and just put them on yourself. There are tons of options for actions that use prefits now. Some of them you can switch the bolt heads out as well. An example is the Bighorn Origin. Some use barrel nuts like Savage, and some are held at such tolerances that barrels can be headspaced without the action.

 

[HeartlandHunter]

Leaning towards .308 caliber given the longevity I will get out of it. Not likely a gun I will build myself but will make modifications to the trigger.

 

[Vol1975]

Leaning towards .308 caliber given the longevity I will get out of it. Not likely a gun I will build myself but will make modifications to the trigger.

308 - 30-06 are a great gun. On a tikka. my 2 cents they are a great gun but has cheap components. Bottom metal and stock are cheap. At least the one I have. If you like the action of the tikka go ahead and spend the extra and get a Sako. Made by the same company I believe basically but with better components.
others 308 are a dime a dozen on type and what people think on gun manufactures.
remington, Winchester are hard to beat off the shelf. Replacement parts and such are easily found.

308 shooting a 165 grain bullet is hard to beat. Lightweight, accurate, easily found ammo anywhere and are hard to beat hunting gun from the south of Texas to northern Alberta.

sometimes the new shinny penny is not as good as the old timers.
cheers

 

[crittrgittr]

My stalker barrel has less than 1000 rounds and junk. It shot 1/2" in its prime though.

 

[snowypeakoutdoors]

Leaning towards .308 caliber given the longevity I will get out of it. Not likely a gun I will build myself but will make modifications to the trigger.

I am waiting for someone to manufacture an AICS pattern long action dimensioned magazine that can take short action cartridges. How awesome would it be to be able to just twist the barrel off and switch the bolt head so you can shoot your magnum hunting rifle all year as a .223 then just swap back in the fall.

 

[Frank Kalisz]

So.. Are there any good gunsmiths out there that change Browning barrels? I suspect the answer will be "No" and I will have to trash my own Browning when barrel wears out. Sad

 

[HeartlandHunter]

Just purchased a T3x .308 Superlite. Excited to test it out. Likely going to throw a vortex scope and may put a different trigger spring in to start.

 

[john k]

Tikka's action and accuracy are excellent for the price of the gun. I agree it's stock and lower metal leave a lot to be desired. I've had several brownings over the years and vast majority shot very good for production rifles. The triggers are so heavy and the adjustment is minimal. Replacing the spring in the trigger is a nightmare. I have both rifles and in the process of the obvious: replace Browning trigger and new stock for Tikka. Vol1975 is right to spend extra and get Sako if possible. Double the price. Enjoy the process!

 

[Sneuses]

Thanks for the info!

I have a 30.06 browning medallion with a Nikon monarch 4x14 bdc reticle scope sitting in the corner of my safe. Maybe 200 rounds down the tube at best. Interest pm

 

[Sneuses]

Buddy of mine has a Browning in 30-06 and he cannot get better then 2" groups at 100 yards. He shoots sub 1" groups with all his other rifles so we figure it's the rifle.
Not sure what model he has but I know it has been to the gunsmith a few times trying to figure it out. Has played with multiple scopes and all types of factory ammo and the same results.

Hornady always shoots goods in my x-bolts

 

[Wv shooter]

Just buy a savage in any cal and shoot the crap out of it and replace the barrel when you shoot it out easy peasy

 

[Sneuses]

308 - 30-06 are a great gun. On a tikka. my 2 cents they are a great gun but has cheap components. Bottom metal and stock are cheap. At least the one I have. If you like the action of the tikka go ahead and spend the extra and get a Sako. Made by the same company I believe basically but with better components.
others 308 are a dime a dozen on type and what people think on gun manufactures.
remington, Winchester are hard to beat off the shelf. Replacement parts and such are easily found.

308 shooting a 165 grain bullet is hard to beat. Lightweight, accurate, easily found ammo anywhere and are hard to beat hunting gun from the south of Texas to northern Alberta.

sometimes the new shinny penny is not as good as the old timers.
cheers

Bought a sako 300 hunter out factory 1/4 inch of the throat was missing. Didn't know put a brake on it thought I might have been flinching ... wrong you know the rest.