The Browning X-Bolt 2 Western Hunter Special is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 Win Mag with a 26-inch matte stainless threaded barrel. The receiver is matte stainless steel, drilled and tapped, paired with a black adjustable comb synthetic stock in a right-hand configuration. It is a full-size platform intended for open-country hunting. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Western Hunter Special 
• Caliber: .300 Win Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 26 in 
• Color/Finish: Matte Stainless 
   

Detailed Features 

• 26-inch matte stainless threaded barrel suited to the .300 Win Mag's powder column 
• Drilled and tapped receiver ready for scope mounting 
• Black adjustable comb synthetic stock for repeatable cheek weld 
• Full-size right-hand layout 
• Matte stainless steel throughout barrel and receiver for weather resistance

Owners who hunt in western mountain terrain tend to like the X-Bolt 2 Western Hunter Special because the matte stainless finish holds up in mixed weather without the maintenance demands of blued steel. The 26-inch barrel in .300 Win Mag is a polarizing choice: long-range hunters appreciate the velocity, but those who pack it into tight terrain find the overall length unwieldy.

The adjustable comb stock is a recurring positive, especially for shooters who switch between iron sights and variable-power scopes. A few owners note the factory trigger breaks cleanly but is not exceptional without adjustment.

On value, the Western Hunter Special sits at the higher end of the X-Bolt 2 line, and some buyers feel the price bump over the standard model is mostly for the threaded barrel and finish package. Those who want suppressor capability see that as worth it; others do not.