The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 22-inch matte blued sporter barrel. It has an AAA White Maple wood stock and a 4+1 round capacity. The receiver is drilled and tapped and fitted with an X-Lock mount. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 in 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Color/Finish: Matte Blued 
• Stock: AAA White Maple (Wood) 
   

Detailed Features 

• 22-inch matte blued sporter barrel 
• AAA White Maple wood stock 
• Drilled and tapped receiver with X-Lock mount 
• 4+1 round capacity

Owners of the Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor consistently praise the AAA Maple stock as the rifle's visual centerpiece, with grain figure that stands out compared to synthetic-stocked competitors. The matte blued finish gets mixed feedback, appreciated for its classic look but noted as requiring more care to prevent wear.

The X-Bolt 2 trigger is a frequent positive in owner discussions, with a clean break that many find usable straight from the box. The X-Lock scope mounting system draws praise for repeatable return-to-zero, though some owners note it limits ring choice to Browning-compatible hardware.

On value, the Hunter sits above entry-level bolt guns and buyers generally feel the wood stock and fit quality justify the price. A minority report minor stock-to-metal fit inconsistencies, and a few note the blued barrel demands more maintenance than cerakoted or stainless alternatives in wet conditions.