The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter GRII is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.8 Western with a 24-inch matte blued barrel. It has a walnut stock and a 3+1 capacity magazine. The barrel is threaded and the steel receiver is drilled and tapped for optics. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Hunter 
• Caliber: 6.8 Western 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 
• Barrel Length: 24" 
• Barrel Finish: Matte Blued 
• Twist Rate: 1:7.5" 
• Length of Pull: 13.63" 
• Safety: Tang 
   

Detailed Features 

• Threaded barrel with an M13x0.75 thread pattern and a radial muzzle brake 
• Walnut stock with 11/16-inch drop at comb and 1/2-inch drop at heel for a traditional cheek weld 
• Steel receiver is drilled and tapped, ready for scope mounts 
• Inflex 1.25 recoil pad and tang safety for field handling 
• Right-hand bolt action feeding a 3+1 magazine in 6.8 Western

The X-Bolt 2 Hunter carries Browning's reputation for a smooth, controlled bolt action, and owners generally describe the cycling as tight and reliable out of the box. The walnut stock and blued metalwork get regular praise for fit and finish compared to synthetic-stocked rifles in the same class.

In the field, the rifle points and carries well, and the drop dimensions at the comb and heel make for a natural cheek weld for most shooters. A few owners note the walnut stock adds weight compared to a composite version, which matters more on long carries than at the bench.

On value, the X-Bolt 2 Hunter sits above budget bolt guns, and most owners feel the fit and finish justify the price over entry-level rifles. The threaded muzzle and drilled-and-tapped receiver mean less has to be added before it is hunt-ready.