The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm PRC with a 24-inch threaded sporter barrel in matte blued. It has a fixed gray laminate stock, a drilled and tapped stainless steel receiver, and a 3+1 round capacity. The action is optics-ready and ships with a radial muzzle brake. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Hunter 
• Caliber: 7mm PRC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 
• Barrel Length: 24 in 
• Color/Finish: Gray laminate stock / Matte Blued barrel 
   

Detailed Features 

• 24-inch threaded sporter barrel in matte blued finish 
• Fixed gray laminate stock 
• Drilled and tapped stainless steel receiver 
• Optics-ready configuration 
• Includes radial muzzle brake

Owners of the X-Bolt 2 Hunter in 7mm PRC tend to call out the gray laminate stock as a highlight; it is stiffer and more stable than standard synthetic at similar price points, and the look holds up well in the field. The 7mm PRC chambering is gaining traction as a long-range hunting cartridge, and the X-Bolt 2 platform is seen as a natural fit.

The drilled and tapped receiver and optics-ready setup are consistently praised for making scope mounting straightforward. The radial muzzle brake draws appreciation for taming recoil, though a few owners mention it is noticeably loud and they swap to a suppressor-ready device instead.

Trigger quality on the X-Bolt 2 is generally regarded as an improvement over the original X-Bolt and most competitors at this tier. The main complaint is that the gray laminate, while attractive, adds weight compared to a standard synthetic option in the lineup.