Browning x bolt ?

[Country Boy]

How does it compare to the a bolt ? Can"t find any real user info on the x bolt. Thinking of buying one real soon and don"t know which to get.

[pastorp]

I don't know anything about the xbolt. Never read a review either. I do know the abolts are nice rifles having owned one a few years ago. If I could abide a bolt gun it would probably be a abolt. 

Regards,

[Happy]

The X bolt has less metal for the top strap of the reciver than the Xbolt . that is why there are four mounting holes for the rings .
The Abolt has as proven itself over the years .I also see Xbolts showing up in the used market at lot more than the odd A bolt .
There in is the reason I bought a new A Bolt this spring .


 Why would browning try to fix something that isn't broke ?  Less weight ??

[Hairtrigger]

Why would browning try to fix something that isn't broke ?  Less weight ??

Cost to make? the X-Bolt uses a synthetic material for a magazine if I remember correctly

[Happy]

Why would browning try to fix something that isn't broke ?  Less weight ??

Cost to make? the X-Bolt uses a synthetic material for a magazine if I remember correctly

Yes!! less metal less cost.Just noticed today the A bolt trigger guard is not metal either .The mag in my Tikka is Synthetic also and seems to hold up.
When metal is removed as a cost measure in the reciever I have some concern.

[searlock]

i own an a bolt and the trigger guard is metal. also i got to look at an x bolt today at gander mtn. it looks and feels cheap to me. a lot different than an a bolt. i love my a bolt and would not buy an x bolt.

[rugerfan.64]

A Bolt,,,nice trim smooth lines fits well,,,,,,,,X Bolt sorta like holding a pregnant wife,,,,a little more round than you were used. Or maybe they inletted a fence post to take a bolt action 

[klt1986]

I picked up a X-Bolt in 270 a few months ago.  It feels better in my hands than the A-Bolt and that's why I got it.  I topped it off with a Zeiss Conquest and have been very happy with the rifle.  It has an excellent new trigger design that's user adjustable, you can unlock the bolt while still on safe for unloading, and an excellent recoil pad.  It is also glass bedded and the barrel is free floated.

The detatchable magazine is polymer but it feeds buttery smooth.  The fact that the magazine is made of polymer does not bother me one bit.

As a side note, the bottom metal on my X-Bolt and every one of them I have looked at have been made of metal.

[bearman49709]

Used to own a Abolt, just didn't do anything for me. Bought a Xbolt last year and love it. Mine has the dura touch stock and it is smaller than my abolt stock that felt more like a fence post. As for the less metal on the top strap, putting more holes in it would make it weaker. The rotory mag is the best I've used on a centerfire.I don't see many used abolt for sale here, but I've never saw any used Xbolts for sale. Bottom line they're both great, get the one you like best.

[klt1986]

Used to own a Abolt, just didn't do anything for me. Bought a Xbolt last year and love it. Mine has the dura touch stock and it is smaller than my abolt stock that felt more like a fence post. As for the less metal on the top strap, putting more holes in it would make it weaker. The rotory mag is the best I've used on a centerfire.I don't see many used abolt for sale here, but I've never saw any used Xbolts for sale. Bottom line they're both great, get the one you like best.

That's a good point.  To me the A-Bolt stock feels like a block of wood compared to the X-Bolt's stock.  I ran across a good deal on a used A-Bolt the other day.  It was the Stalker model and for some reason the A-Bolt does not feel as good in my hands as the X-Bolt does.

I don't see many used Browning rifles up for sale in my neck of the woods any way.  See an A-Bolt once in a blue moon but have yet to see a used X-Bolt.  I'm happy with mine so thats all that really matters to me anyway.

 

[Country Boy]

Decided to buy the x bolt micro hunter, won"t get here untill next week. I am anxiouly waiting. Thanks for all your good opinions. I could use some imput on the micro medallion.

[pastorp]

The micro-medalion in the a bolt in 257 roberts ia a fvorite of mine.

Regards,

[Country Boy]

Well it got here yesterday ! Since I couldn"t find any gun writer reviews here are my first impressions. Very light, nice satin finish, no trigger adjustment necessary. free floated bbl., very livively, jumps to your shoulder, palm swell helps hold it steady and it is easy to carry and bring  on target. I bought a .308 just for deer hunting but it will be awhile before shooting. Thanks to all you guys who helped me decide.

[Happy]

Now what calipier, and what glass ?

[Country Boy]

.308 2x7 leaupold browning rings and bases

[Happy]

Hope to hear how that new gun is shootin' .Are you going to put a few box's through this gun before Hunting season ,so your gun is settled in and your used to it ?

[Happy]

 

Guess Country boy is still looking for some glass to put on this rifle .

Well My friend my A bolt bought a while back is a safe queen , until there is some coin to do the same .
There is nothin' wrong in going that , and you just gained a daughter in law .

I am still adding to the swear jar as present .
Take care!!