The Browning X-Bolt 2 Medallion is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield with a 22-inch sporter-contour barrel and a Grade III/IV black walnut stock. The receiver and bottom metal carry a gloss blued, engraved finish, and the barrel is threaded M13x.75 for a muzzle brake. It is built for dependable field use with a bedded action and free-floated barrel. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Medallion 
• Caliber: .30-06 Springfield 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Stock: Grade III/IV Black Walnut, satin finish 
• Finish: Gloss Blued receiver and bottom metal 
   

Detailed Features 

• Barrel is threaded M13x.75 and fitted with a muzzle brake 
• Spiral fluted bolt reduces weight and smooths cycling 
• DLX three-lever trigger is factory set at 3.5 lbs and adjustable down to 3.0 lbs 
• Free-floated barrel with a bedded action supports consistent accuracy 
• Receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting

Owners of the X-Bolt line generally describe the bolt as smooth and the trigger as crisp out of the box, and the Medallion grade in particular gets praised for its walnut stock and metal finish looking sharper than the price tag suggests. Some hunters note the factory trigger pull can feel a touch heavier than expected until it is backed off from the 3.5-pound setting, but most find the adjustment straightforward.

In the field, the 22-inch barrel and standard sporter profile make the rifle easy to carry on long hunts without feeling front-heavy. The walnut stock draws consistent compliments for its look and feel, though a few owners point out that wood is more sensitive to weather and knocks than a synthetic stock would be.

On value, the X-Bolt 2 Medallion sits above entry-level bolt guns, and buyers weighing it against cheaper options usually justify the price with the fit, finish, and threaded barrel for adding a brake or suppressor. Browning's aftermarket support and dealer network make parts and accessories easy to find compared to smaller boutique brands.