The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm Rem Mag with a 26-inch matte blued threaded sporter barrel. The receiver has a tungsten Cerakote finish and is drilled and tapped, while the stock is an adjustable Vari-Tech matte black composite. A radial muzzle brake is included and the rifle holds 3+1 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Hunter 
• Caliber: 7mm Rem Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 
• Barrel Length: 26" 
• Color/Finish: Tungsten Cerakote receiver, Matte Blued barrel, Matte Black Composite stock 
   

Detailed Features 

• 26-inch matte blued threaded sporter barrel 
• Tungsten Cerakote drilled and tapped steel receiver 
• Adjustable Vari-Tech matte black composite stock 
• Radial muzzle brake included 
• 3+1 round capacity

Owners of the X-Bolt 2 Hunter in 7mm Rem Mag point to the adjustable Vari-Tech stock as a genuine improvement over fixed-length stocks in this price range. Being able to fit the rifle to different shooters or different layers of clothing without tools is a practical feature that gets consistent positive mentions.

The radial muzzle brake does its job on a cartridge with real recoil, and most owners appreciate having it included rather than paying extra. The downside is noise and blast at the range, which draws occasional complaints from neighboring shooters. Trigger feel on the X-Bolt 2 is generally well-regarded, though a small number of owners find it slightly heavier than ideal out of the box.

The tungsten Cerakote finish on the receiver gets mixed opinions on appearance, with some liking the two-tone look against the blued barrel and others preferring an all-matte finish. Accuracy at distance is the most consistent positive across owner feedback, which is what most buyers in this category are primarily after.