The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .270 Winchester with a 22-inch matte blued threaded sporter barrel. It has a fixed gray laminate stock and a drilled and tapped stainless steel receiver. The rifle holds 4+1 rounds and includes a radial muzzle brake. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Hunter 
• Caliber: .270 Winchester 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Color/Finish: Gray Laminate stock, Matte Blued barrel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Threaded 22-inch sporter barrel with radial muzzle brake 
• Drilled and tapped stainless steel receiver for scope mounting 
• Fixed gray laminate stock 
• Matte blued finish on barrel 
• Full-size platform with 4+1 capacity

Owners of the X-Bolt 2 Hunter in .270 Winchester generally appreciate the combination of a gray laminate stock and matte blued metal, which holds up well across field conditions. The threaded barrel and included radial muzzle brake are a welcome pairing for those who want reduced recoil or the option to add a suppressor later.

The trigger on the X-Bolt 2 draws consistent praise for its clean break, though a small number of shooters find the factory pull weight heavier than ideal out of the box. The drilled and tapped receiver makes scope mounting straightforward, which most hunters see as a practical plus.

On value, the X-Bolt 2 Hunter sits in the mid-tier bolt-action segment. Buyers coming from plainer walnut-stocked rifles often find the gray laminate a good trade for durability, though some would have preferred a synthetic stock at this price point.