Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed .300 PRC
Model: 036006297
Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed .300 PRC
Model: 036006297
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
.300 PRC was drawn up for long heavy bullets and a long barrel, and the Speed trim gives it both: 26 inches of sporter-contour barrel in a 1:8 twist, with a radial brake already fitted. It weighs 7.12 lbs, feeds three rounds from a detachable magazine and has an MSRP of $1,569.99. The Vari-Tech stock adjusts for length of pull and comb height and takes either a sporter or a vertical grip module.
Scope mounting is the part to plan for. The receiver is cut for Browning's X-Lock pattern, which uses four screws per base instead of two, so bases are a Browning order rather than a Remington 700 part. The muzzle thread is metric at M13x0.75, so an American brake or suppressor adapter will not thread on. No sights are fitted. A bolt unlock button opens the action with the top-tang safety still engaged, and the 60 degree bolt lift clears a large objective bell.
The Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint in this caliber has an MSRP of $1,995.00 and trades two inches of barrel for a carbon fiber stock, a TriggerTech trigger and a hard case. In .308 Winchester, the Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter is the same action under walnut for an MSRP of $1,249.99.
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Strengths & Limitations
- The brake and the thread protector cap both come with the rifle, so it can be shot braked or capped without buying anything.
- Length of pull, comb height and the grip module are all adjustable, so stock fit is not fixed at purchase.
- The bolt unlock button works with the top-tang safety, which means the chamber can be checked or cleared without taking the rifle off safe.
- X-Lock bases are a Browning pattern with four screws per base, so rings and bases are not the generic 700-pattern aisle.
- The metric muzzle thread rules out most off-the-shelf American muzzle devices and suppressor mounts.
- The magazine holds three rounds, and nothing but the brake and thread cap is listed with the rifle, so a spare magazine, bases and rings are all extra.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What scope bases does it take?
Browning's X-Lock bases, which use four screws per base instead of the usual two. The receiver is drilled and tapped for that pattern, so Remington 700 bases will not fit and rings have to be bought to suit the Browning base you choose.
Is the muzzle threaded, and what pitch?
Yes, M13x0.75, which is metric. The radial brake is installed on it and a thread protector cap comes along, but an American 5/8x24 brake or suppressor mount needs an adapter or a re-cut muzzle.
How does the X-Bolt 2 action differ from the first X-Bolt?
The receiver was reconfigured with more bolt guidance surface for smoother cycling and the bolt was reworked with a new knob. The DLX trigger is new too, a three-lever design preset at 3.5 lbs and adjustable to 3.0.
How many rounds does it hold?
Three, in a detachable magazine. That is normal for a long magnum, and no spare is listed with the rifle.
