The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Grade II is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 300 Win Mag with a 26-inch matte blued barrel. It pairs a Grade II satin walnut stock with the updated X-Bolt 2 action and a steel receiver drilled and tapped for scope mounts. The rifle holds 3+1 rounds and comes with a threaded muzzle fitted with a radial brake and thread protector. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Hunter Grade II 
• Caliber: 300 Win Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 
• Barrel Length: 26 in 
• Finish: Matte Blued 
• Stock: Grade II Satin Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• Threaded 26-inch barrel ships with a radial muzzle brake and thread protector 
• Steel receiver is drilled and tapped and uses the X-Lock scope mounting system 
• Grade II walnut stock has cut checkering and an Inflex recoil pad for felt-recoil control 
• Top-tang safety pairs with an adjustable DLX trigger for the control layout

Browning X-Bolt owners consistently praise the action's smoothness and its accuracy out of the box. The DLX trigger draws particular attention for being crisp with little takeup, and hunters shooting the 300 Win Mag chambering note the recoil pad and stock fit make repeat shots manageable.

The Grade II walnut stock and matte blued finish get compliments for looking like a step up from the base synthetic X-Bolt models, and the checkering gives a secure hold in the field even with gloves or wet hands. A few owners mention the rifle carries more weight than a synthetic counterpart, which some prefer for recoil control and others find tiring on long hikes.

Value opinions split. Buyers moving up from entry-level bolt guns feel the walnut stock and threaded barrel justify the price, while budget-focused shooters point out comparable accuracy is available for less elsewhere in Browning's own lineup. Aftermarket support for the X-Bolt platform, including scope mounts and stocks, is broadly available.