The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.8 Western with a 24-inch threaded barrel and a 3+1 capacity. It has a composite stock and a Tungsten Cerakote finish on the metal surfaces. The full-size platform is built around Browning's X-Bolt 2 action. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Hunter 
• Caliber: 6.8 Western 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Color/Finish: Tungsten Cerakote 
   

Detailed Features 

• 24-inch threaded barrel 
• Composite stock 
• Tungsten Cerakote metal finish 
• 3+1 round capacity 
• Full-size rifle configuration

Owners of the X-Bolt 2 Hunter in 6.8 Western tend to focus on how well the platform handles the cartridge at longer distances. The 24-inch barrel gets credit for extracting full velocity from the 6.8 Western, and the Tungsten Cerakote finish draws praise for durability in wet conditions.

The composite stock is seen as practical rather than exciting. It holds zero well after hard use and keeps weight down, but shooters who prefer wood find it uninspiring. The threaded barrel is a welcome addition for those who plan to run a muzzle device.

The X-Bolt 2 Hunter sits in a competitive price bracket for a factory bolt gun, and opinion splits between those who think the Browning name justifies the cost and those who feel similar performance is available for less. Trigger quality is generally regarded as good out of the box.