Lightweight, accurate, and built to reduce felt recoil, a modern bolt-action hunting rifle should balance precision with shooter comfort. Whether glassing from a blind or carrying long glassing routes, the right rifle platform makes long days in the field more effective and less fatiguing.

BROWNING X-BOLT PRO is the semi-custom evolution of a proven family, pairing high-end materials and thoughtful engineering to deliver a bolt-action rifle that performs like a custom build. Shop this product

Design and key features

The X-Bolt Pro upgrades core components for real-world advantages. The true carbon fiber stock makes the rifle extremely lightweight while maintaining rigidity for repeatable accuracy. The stock is filled with noise-dampening foam to minimize handling sounds during stalking or stand work—an important detail for hunters who need stealth. As a bolt action in the Browning lineup, it retains the platform’s smooth, reliable bolt operation while adding semi-custom finishing touches.

Internally and on the barrel, you get practical features: a detachable Rotary MagFluted magazine for dependable feeding and quick reloads, a sporter contour barrel finished with M13x0.75 threads to accept brakes or suppressors, and the Sporter Recoil Hawg muzzle brake engineered to reduce recoil up to 76%—a substantial reduction that improves follow-up shot speed and shooter comfort. The three-lever model Feather Trigger provides a clean, crisp pull with no take-up or creep and minimal overtravel, sharpening shot control for long ranges.

Performance in the field

Because the X-Bolt Pro blends a rigid carbon fiber chassis with a threaded sporter barrel and effective muzzle brake, it’s well-suited to precise stalking and long-range work where reduced recoil and consistent tracking matter. The rifle’s lightweight nature eases glassing and pack-outs; the lower felt recoil from the Hawg brake reduces flinch and speed up target reacquisition. As a Browning model listed under Bolt Action, it holds appeal for hunters who want high-end materials without fully custom pricing.

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Fit, options, and value

The Pro is offered in several configurations (model: Various) to suit different preferences and setups. With a retail price of $1493.99, it positions itself as a premium bolt-action choice—near-custom features like carbon construction, a noise-dampening fill, detachable MagFluted magazine, threaded sporter barrel, recoil-reducing Hawg brake, and the Feather Trigger justify the investment for serious hunters.

For anyone seeking a lightweight, low-recoil bolt action with near-custom features, the BROWNING X-BOLT PRO is built to deliver. Check current availability

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