The Browning X-Bolt 2 Western Hunter LR is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm PRC, built around a 24-inch matte blued, threaded barrel with a radial muzzle brake. The stock finish is OVIX camo, and the rifle feeds from a 5+1 capacity magazine system suited to long-range hunting. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Western Hunter LR 
• Caliber: 7mm PRC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 5+1 
• Barrel Length: 24" 
• Finish: Matte Blued 
• Material: Steel 
• Twist Rate: 1:8" 
   

Detailed Features 

• Threaded 24-inch barrel with a 5/8x24 thread pattern and radial muzzle brake for recoil control 
• Drilled and tapped steel receiver with no factory sights, set up for optics 
• Adjustable drop stock design with a Picatinny rail forend for accessory mounting 
• Tang safety for quick, thumb-operated control 
• OVIX camo finish for a low-visibility field appearance

Owners of the X-Bolt 2 generally trust the platform's build quality, noting that Browning's action runs smoothly out of the box and holds up well after repeated range trips. The Western Hunter LR variant draws praise for its threaded, blued barrel, which owners see as ready for a suppressor or brake swap without extra gunsmithing.

In the field, hunters like the balance of the rifle and the camo finish for blending into varied terrain. Some feel the stock could be lighter for long carries on steep hunts, though most consider the tradeoff worth it for the adjustable fit.

On value, buyers see the X-Bolt 2 as a step up from Browning's earlier X-Bolt models, with the radial muzzle brake and tang safety cited as thoughtful touches. A few owners wish aftermarket stock options were more plentiful compared to older X-Bolt generations.