The modern bolt-action platform for tactical and long-range shooters demands repeatable accuracy, user-focused safety, and effective recoil management. For operators and precision hunters who prioritize a crisp trigger, consistent barrel-to-stock relationship, and features that protect the rifle’s accuracy over time, this model sets a new baseline.

BROWNING X-BOLT. The X-BOLT builds on past Browning rifles and adds numerous improvements that place the X-Bolt at the top. The rifle’s three-lever Feather Trigger delivers a clean, crisp pull with no takeup or creep and minimal overtravel. Action-internal bedding frees the barrel by bedding the front and rear of the action, maintaining barrel-to-stock spacing for consistent accuracy. A recessed muzzle crown protects the rifling, and the Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad is engineered to deflect recoil forces and reduce felt recoil and muzzle climb. The bolt unlock button paired with the toptang safety gives an extra level of control when checking or unloading the chamber. The Pro Long Range configuration includes a carbon fiber stock, carbon gray elite Cerakote metal finish, skip-fluted sporter barrel, and a Recoil Hawg muzzle brake with thread protector. Shop this product

Design and Accuracy Features

The freefloated action, achieved by bedding both front and rear, preserves consistent harmonics and barrel-to-stock spacing shot after shot. That stability, combined with a recessed crown, defends the rifling from dings that can degrade group size. The three-lever Feather Trigger is a standout for precision work — a crisp, repeatable break that simplifies follow-up shots and wind calls.

Pro Long Range Upgrades

The Pro Long Range configuration brings carbon fiber stiffness with reduced weight and a Cerakote finish that resists wear in the field. The skip-fluted sporter barrel reduces mass without sacrificing rigidity, and the Recoil Hawg muzzle brake, with its thread protector, tames recoil for faster sight recovery.

Ergonomics, Safety, and Recoil Management

Ergonomic features like the Pachmayr Decelerator pad are more than comfort—they change how recoil transfers into the shoulder and cheek, pulling the comb away from the face and limiting muzzle rise. The bolt unlock button used with the toptang safety is a practical enhancement for safe chamber checks and unloading routines.

Priced at $1,747.99, the BROWNING X-BOLT Pro Long Range package targets shooters who want a ready-to-shoot precision rifle with factory-caliber versatility and modern materials. View product details and pricing

Field Use and Final Thoughts

For tactical marksmen and precision shooters the BROWNING X-BOLT’s combination of a three-lever Feather Trigger, action bedding, and recoil mitigation systems delivers repeatable performance. The Pro Long Range enhancements make this rifle a capable platform out of the box for extended-range work. Check current availability and purchase options on our shop page to confirm configurations and shipping to your area. Check current availability

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