Lightweight precision matters when you need a rifle that balances long-range capability with carry comfort for extended days in the field. The right platform should combine rock-solid accuracy, vibration-damping materials, and practical features that shooters can rely on when dialing for distance or moving to a new vantage.

X-Bolt Pro 26″

Shop this product — the X-Bolt Pro 26″ blends modern materials and traditional bolt-action reliability at a competitive price point of $1,549.99.

Design and Materials

Built on Browning’s proven X-Bolt platform, this model features a full 360-degree second-generation carbon fiber wrap stock. The carbon fiber makes the rifle extremely lightweight while maintaining rigidity for consistent shot-to-shot performance. The stock is filled with noise-dampening foam and includes textured gripping surfaces and a palm swell for a secure, repeatable cheek weld and trigger hand placement.

Barrel, Bolt, and Finish

The lightweight Sporter barrel undergoes a proprietary barrel lapping process to promote consistent accuracy. Mechanical features include a spiral-fluted bolt and an enlarged bolt handle for quick, positive manipulation under stress or when wearing gloves. The action and barrel get a Cerakote finish that extends to the exterior stock surface for enhanced protection and the burnt bronze hue helps concealability in the field. The threaded muzzle accepts the included muzzle brake or a thread protector cap for suppressed or unsuppressed setups.

Caliber and Ballistics

This variant is chambered in 30 Nosler, a modern magnum cartridge engineered for long-range energy retention and flatter trajectories compared with older magnum rounds. For hunters and precision shooters who need to push past 800–1,000 yards with retained terminal performance, 30 Nosler offers a balance of velocity and downrange energy that pairs well with the X-Bolt Pro’s accuracy-focused platform. View product details and pricing to confirm chambering and available configurations.

Field Use and Handling

At roughly the weight expected from a carbon-wrapped stock and Sporter barrel, this rifle is suited for mountain hunts, long glassing sessions, and precision walk-and-shoot scenarios. The noise-damping foam reduces contact noise in brush and the enlarged bolt handle speeds follow-up shots. The 3+1 magazine capacity and threaded muzzle give flexibility for different mission profiles.

For shooters seeking a modern bolt action that pairs lightweight carbon construction with a magnum-class chambering like 30 Nosler, the X-Bolt Pro 26″ delivers a focused package. Check current availability from the shop page to secure yours or to confirm accessories and shipping to your area: Check current availability.

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