The Browning X-Bolt 2 Western Hunter LR is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 PRC and built for long-range hunting. It has a 26-inch barrel with a 5/8x24 threaded muzzle ready for a suppressor or muzzle brake, and an adjustable DLX trigger tuned for consistent shot-to-shot control. The receiver ships without sights and is drilled and tapped for scope mounting, and the flush rotary magazine feeds 3 rounds plus one chambered. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Western Hunter LR 
• Caliber: .300 PRC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 26 in 
   

Detailed Features 

• Threaded 5/8x24 muzzle accepts a suppressor or muzzle brake 
• Adjustable DLX trigger tunes pull weight and feel 
• Top-tang manual safety sits within easy thumb reach 
• Drilled and tapped receiver with no factory sights, ready for an optic 
• Flush rotary magazine holds 3 rounds plus one in the chamber

Owners of Browning's X-Bolt line generally trust the action's smoothness and the fit and finish of the rifle out of the box. The bolt action feels tight with little slop, and the DLX trigger draws praise for breaking cleanly without much creep. A common complaint centers on the composite stock flexing slightly under load, though most hunters say it doesn't affect practical accuracy.

In the field, the Western Hunter LR configuration handles well for long-range hunting, with the 26-inch barrel adding stability for the .300 PRC cartridge without feeling unwieldy on a stalk. Some shooters note the rifle runs heavier than a standard-length X-Bolt, which is a tradeoff they accept for reduced recoil and better resting stability.

Value opinions split along price expectations. Buyers coming from budget bolt guns see the X-Bolt 2 as a meaningful step up in trigger quality and machining, while some long-time Browning owners think the upgrade over the original X-Bolt is incremental for the added cost. Aftermarket support for stocks, rings, and chassis conversions is broad given how established the platform is.