The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield with a 22-inch matte blued, threaded barrel. This is a left-hand configuration with a matte black synthetic Vari-Tech stock and a 4+1 capacity magazine. The steel receiver is matte blued and drilled and tapped for optics. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Hunter 
• Caliber: .30-06 Springfield 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Barrel Finish: Matte Blued 
• Receiver Material: Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Left-hand bolt action built for left-handed shooters, not a mirrored stock on a right-hand action 
• Threaded 22-inch barrel accepts a muzzle device 
• Adjustable Vari-Tech synthetic stock in matte black for a customizable fit 
• Matte blued steel receiver is drilled and tapped, ready for scope mounts 
• Feeds from a 4+1 magazine in .30-06 Springfield

Left-handed shooters are usually the ones talking about the X-Bolt 2 Hunter, and the recurring theme is relief at finding a true left-hand bolt gun. Build quality gets the same marks as the rest of the X-Bolt 2 line: a smooth action and a blued finish that wears well.

The adjustable Vari-Tech stock draws positive comments for letting owners dial in length of pull and comb height without aftermarket parts, which matters more for a synthetic hunting stock than a fixed one. Some owners note the synthetic stock feels less refined than Browning's walnut options, though it holds up better in wet or rough conditions.

For value, most owners see the X-Bolt 2 Hunter as a fair price for a dedicated left-hand .30-06, since factory left-hand options are limited across the market. The threaded barrel and drilled-and-tapped receiver keep setup simple.