The Browning X-Bolt 2 Medallion Carbon Fiber is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 Win Mag with a 26-inch barrel and 3+1 capacity. It pairs a wrapped carbon fiber barrel with a satin Grade V/VI walnut stock and rosewood caps, giving it a lighter, stiffer barrel under a traditional-looking stock. The rifle comes with a factory muzzle brake and a threaded muzzle for accessory use. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Medallion Carbon Fiber 
• Caliber: .300 Win Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 
• Barrel Length: 26" 
• Stock: Grade V/VI Walnut, satin, rosewood caps 
• Barrel Material: Carbon fiber wrapped 
   

Detailed Features 

• Wrapped carbon fiber barrel for a stiffer, more consistent profile at less weight 
• Bedded action at the recoil lug and action screws with a free-floated barrel 
• DLX three-lever trigger preset to 3.5 lb, adjustable down to 3.0 lb 
• Recoil Hawg muzzle brake with a thread protector on 5/8-24 threading 
• Top-tang safety and X-Lock scope mounting on a drilled-and-tapped receiver

Fit and finish on the X-Bolt line is generally well regarded, and the Medallion Carbon Fiber trim carries that reputation. Owners of bolt guns in .300 Win Mag expect a smooth, controlled-round-feed-style action, and most reports on the X-Bolt 2 line describe consistent cycling with no complaints about the bolt itself. The DLX trigger draws praise for breaking cleanly out of the box.

Hunters who carry a rifle over long days in the field appreciate that the carbon fiber barrel trims weight compared to a steel barrel, and the muzzle brake takes noticeable edge off the recoil of a .300 Win Mag. The walnut stock keeps a traditional feel in the hand rather than the more clinical look of a full synthetic stock, though a few owners wish Browning offered a lighter synthetic option in this same configuration.

On value, the Medallion Carbon Fiber sits above the base X-Bolt 2 price point, and some owners question whether the carbon fiber barrel and upgraded walnut are worth the added cost over a standard Medallion. Others consider the weight savings and stiffness gain a fair trade for a rifle meant to be carried, not just shot from a bench.