The Browning X-Bolt Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .22-250 Remington, with a 22-inch steel barrel in matte blue, a black walnut stock with satin oil finish, and a 4-round detachable rotary magazine. Overall length is 41.5 inches and weight is 6 lbs 6 oz. Barrel twist is 1:9 RH and the muzzle has a target crown. It ships drilled and tapped without sights installed. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt 
• Series: Hunter 
• Caliber: .22-250 Remington 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Overall Length: 41.5 inches 
• Weight: 6 lb 6 oz 
• Magazine Capacity: 4 rounds (Detachable Rotary) 
• Action Type: Bolt action 
• Trigger Type: Adjustable Feather Trigger 
• Muzzle Type: Target Crown 
• Rate of Twist: 1:9 RH 
• Barrel Material: Steel with Matte Blue finish 
• Stock Material: Black Walnut with Satin Oil finish 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The black walnut stock with satin oil finish is a departure from the synthetic stocks that dominate this class -- it is heavier than fiberglass but provides a traditional look that holds up well with normal use. The adjustable Feather Trigger can be set for pull weight to the shooter's preference. 
 
The target crown on the muzzle protects the rifling at the barrel's end, which directly affects bullet exit consistency. The 1:9 twist is appropriate for .22-250 bullet weights across the common range. Drilled and tapped, it accepts most standard scope bases.

The X-Bolt Hunter in .22-250 Rem gets its best reviews from varmint hunters and long-range small game shooters, where the caliber's flat trajectory and the rifle's accuracy combine well. The smooth bolt and adjustable trigger are the most frequently praised functional elements.

The walnut stock draws consistent appreciation for aesthetics -- it is one of the cleaner-looking production bolt-actions in this class. At 6 lbs 6 oz it handles well in the field without being fatiguing on longer hunts.

Price is mentioned as a limiting factor for buyers comparing it against similar-specification synthetic-stocked rifles at lower price points. The walnut adds cost and some find the trade-off less obvious when the primary use is field hunting in wet conditions.

A few durability concerns surface in long-term ownership discussions -- minor stock fit or finish issues over time -- though these appear to be minority experiences rather than widespread. Caliber discussion focuses on the .22-250's limits for larger game, which most owners knew going in.