The Browning X-Bolt 2 Western Hunter Special LR is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 Win Mag. It pairs a 26-inch heavy sporter contour barrel with 5/8-24 suppressor-ready threading, built for long-range hunting accuracy. The composite stock has an adjustable comb to help shooters set a repeatable cheek weld and a consistent sight picture. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 2 Western Hunter Special LR 
• Caliber: .300 Win Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 
• Barrel Length: 26 in 
• Finish: Black 
• MPN: 036113229 
   

Detailed Features 

• 26-inch heavy sporter contour barrel threaded 5/8-24 for suppressor use 
• Composite stock with an adjustable comb system for a consistent cheek weld 
• Adjustable trigger lets shooters tune pull weight to preference 
• Ergonomic bolt knob shape supports faster, more secure cycling 
• 3+1 capacity in .300 Win Mag suited to long-range hunting

Owners of the X-Bolt line generally trust the action to feed and lock up smoothly, and the adjustable trigger gets singled out as a real improvement over factory triggers on cheaper bolt guns. Some hunters note the composite stock flexes a bit more than a laminate or wood option would, but most accept that tradeoff for the lighter carry weight in the field.

The adjustable comb draws mixed reactions. Shooters running a scope with more eye relief like being able to raise the comb to get proper cheek weld without craning their neck, while a few find the adjustment mechanism fiddly to lock down firmly. The threaded muzzle is popular with the suppressor crowd, since it saves a trip to a gunsmith.

In .300 Win Mag, recoil is a recurring topic. Some owners add a muzzle brake or run a suppressor to tame it, and a handful mention the X-Bolt's weight helps soak up some of the kick compared to lighter magnum rifles. Aftermarket support for X-Bolt stocks and triggers is decent, which owners appreciate if they want to customize later.