The Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter LR is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 300 Win Mag with a 26-inch threaded barrel and a muzzle brake. It pairs a matte blued steel barreled action with a matte black synthetic stock built for long-range hunting use. The rifle holds 5+1 rounds and runs a right-hand action. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Hunter LR 
• Caliber: 300 Win Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 5+1 
• Barrel Length: 26" 
• Finish: Matte Blued 
• Material: Steel 
• Stock: Matte Black Vari-Tech Synthetic 
   

Detailed Features 

• The 26-inch barrel is threaded 5/8"x24 and wears a muzzle brake to help tame recoil from the 300 Win Mag cartridge. 
• The Vari-Tech stock offers an adjustable length of pull, an adjustable comb, and interchangeable grip modules for a customized fit. 
• Overmolded grip surfaces sit at the primary contact points on the stock. 
• A steel receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting, and a tang safety sits within reach of the trigger hand. 
• An Inflex 1.25 recoil pad and a 1:8" barrel twist round out a setup suited to heavier long-range bullets.

Owners of Browning's X-Bolt rifles generally report smooth-cycling bolt actions and consistent accuracy that holds up over years of hunting use. The X-Bolt 2's trigger usually gets described as breaking cleanly, and the steel barrel and receiver are commonly noted for standing up to rough field conditions.

The Vari-Tech stock's adjustable comb, length of pull, and interchangeable grip modules draw frequent praise, since they let a shooter tailor the fit without buying an aftermarket stock. Some owners mention that a magnum cartridge like 300 Win Mag still produces noticeable recoil despite the muzzle brake and Inflex pad, particularly from a bench.

Browning's X-Bolt platform has a wide base of aftermarket stocks, triggers, and mounts, so parts are easy to source. The Hunter LR sits at a mid-to-upper price point for a long-range hunting rifle, and most owners feel the fit, finish, and adjustability justify the cost for a dedicated hunting setup.