The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Grade II is a right-hand bolt-action rifle chambered in 30-06 Springfield with a 22-inch sporter-contour barrel. It has a satin-finished Grade II black walnut stock paired with a matte blued, threaded barrel, and a steel receiver drilled and tapped for X-Lock scope bases. The rifle feeds from a detachable 4-round magazine and combines a traditional wood-and-steel look with an updated action and trigger. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Hunter Grade II 
• Caliber: 30-06 Springfield 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 22 in 
• Finish: Matte Blued 
• Stock Material: Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• Threaded 22-inch sporter-contour barrel 
• Drilled and tapped steel receiver accepts X-Lock scope bases 
• Grade II black walnut stock with satin checkering 
• Detachable 4-round magazine 
• Right-hand bolt configuration 
• Sporter-contour barrel keeps the rifle balanced for field carry

Browning's X-Bolt line has a strong reputation among hunters, and the X-Bolt 2 Hunter carries that forward with an updated action and trigger. Owners often note the fit and finish of the walnut stock as a step above synthetic-stocked rifles in the same price range, and the bolt action itself gets consistent praise for smooth cycling.

In the field, the 30-06 chambering is a familiar, versatile choice for big game, and the sporter-contour barrel keeps the rifle balanced for carrying over a full day of hunting rather than sitting on a bench. Some shooters mention that a classic walnut stock needs more care in wet weather than synthetic options, though most consider that a fair tradeoff for the look and feel.

Value opinions are generally positive: the drilled-and-tapped receiver and threaded barrel are seen as useful extras that used to require gunsmith work, and the X-Bolt platform has enough aftermarket support (triggers, stocks, magazines) that owners don't feel locked into factory parts.