The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Grade II is a bolt-action centerfire rifle chambered in 7mm Rem Mag. It pairs a 26-inch matte blued, threaded barrel with a satin-finished Grade II walnut stock in a right-hand configuration. The steel receiver is drilled and tapped for optics and feeds from a detachable box magazine with 3+1 capacity. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Hunter Grade II 
• Caliber: 7mm Rem Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 
• Barrel Length: 26" 
• Finish: Matte Blued 
• Material: Steel 
• Stock: Satin Black Walnut (Grade II) 
   

Detailed Features 

• The 26-inch barrel is threaded to accept a muzzle device, and the steel receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting. 
• A detachable box magazine holds 3 rounds plus one in the chamber for a quick reload in the field. 
• The X-Bolt 2 action pairs a tang-mounted safety with Browning's adjustable DLX trigger for a crisp, user-tunable pull. 
• Grade II walnut furniture has cut checkering and a satin finish for grip and a traditional appearance. 
• The bolt action and right-hand configuration suit hunters running long-range magnum cartridges like 7mm Rem Mag.

Owners of the X-Bolt 2 Hunter Grade II generally praise Browning's fit and finish, noting smooth bolt cycling and a trigger that breaks cleanly out of the box. A few mention the action needs a short break-in before it feels fully polished, and some prefer to swap in their own sling swivel setup.

In the field, the rifle carries well and the tang safety is easy to operate quietly when moving into position. The threaded barrel is a common draw for owners planning to add a muzzle brake or suppressor down the line, since 7mm Rem Mag shooters often want to manage recoil.

Value opinions are mixed: many consider the X-Bolt 2 a solid step up from the original X-Bolt for the money, citing the updated trigger and action. A smaller group feels the walnut-stocked Hunter Grade II costs more than comparable synthetic-stocked rifles without a major functional difference, though Browning's X-Lock scope mounting draws general approval for optics setup.