The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Grade II is a bolt-action centerfire rifle chambered in .243 Win. It has a 22-inch sporter-contour barrel with a matte blued finish and a threaded muzzle, paired with a satin-finished Grade II walnut stock in a right-hand configuration. The steel receiver is drilled and tapped and accepts Browning's X-Lock scope mounting system. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Hunter Grade II 
• Caliber: .243 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Finish: Matte Blued 
• Material: Steel 
• Stock: Satin Black Walnut (Grade II) 
   

Detailed Features 

• The 22-inch sporter-contour barrel is threaded to accept a muzzle device. 
• A detachable box magazine feeds 4 rounds plus one in the chamber. 
• Cut checkering on the Grade II walnut stock adds grip texture under a low-glare satin finish. 
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for Browning's X-Lock scope mounting system. 
• An adjustable DLX trigger gives the shooter a crisp, user-tunable pull.

Owners of the X-Bolt 2 Hunter Grade II chambered in .243 Win generally report smooth cycling from the updated bolt action and describe the DLX trigger as crisp out of the box. A few mention giving the action a short break-in before it feels fully polished.

The .243 Win chambering keeps recoil light, which owners frequently cite as a reason they hand the rifle to newer hunters or use it for long sits in the field. The threaded barrel is a common upgrade point for owners who plan to add a muzzle device later, and the X-Lock-compatible receiver keeps optics mounting simple.

Value opinions vary: some see the walnut-stocked Hunter Grade II as a worthwhile step up from synthetic-stocked X-Bolt models for the classic look, while others question paying extra for wood furniture when a composite stock would cut carry weight. Component and ammunition availability for .243 Win is broadly seen as a practical plus for a long-term hunting rifle.