The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Grade II is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .270 Winchester, built on the updated X-Bolt 2 action. It pairs a 22-inch matte blued sporter barrel with a Grade II satin walnut stock and feeds from a 4+1 detachable box magazine. The barrel is threaded and comes fitted with a radial muzzle brake, giving the rifle a modern action inside traditional wood-and-steel styling. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Hunter Grade II 
• Caliber: .270 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Finish: Matte Blued 
• Stock Material: Grade II Satin Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• The 22-inch barrel is threaded and ships with a radial muzzle brake, and will also accept a thread protector or other muzzle device. 
• Grade II satin walnut stock has cut checkering at the grip and forend for a secure hold in the field. 
• Steel receiver has a matte blued finish and is drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock four-screw scope mounting system. 
• The action runs a DLX adjustable trigger and a 60 degree bolt lift for a smooth cycling stroke. 
• A tang-mounted safety and an Inflex recoil pad are built into the stock for control and comfort on repeat shots.

Owners of the X-Bolt line generally describe the bolt as smooth and the action as tight, with the trigger drawing consistent praise for breaking cleanly out of the box. The walnut-stocked Grade II models get compliments on fit and finish, though a few buyers note wood grain and stain can vary between individual rifles since it is a natural material.

In the field, the X-Bolt is usually described as well balanced for carrying over a hunt, with the tang safety liked for being easy to reach without shifting grip. Some hunters who prefer a lighter synthetic-stocked rifle for rough country find a walnut-stocked model heavier and less weather-tolerant than a composite alternative.

On value, the X-Bolt sits above entry-level bolt guns in price, and buyers weighing it against cheaper synthetic rifles debate whether the wood stock and finish work justify the premium. Aftermarket support for X-Bolt stocks, triggers, and accessories is broad, which owners cite as a reason to stick with the platform even after handling less expensive alternatives.