The Browning X-Bolt Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield with a 22-inch barrel, black walnut stock with satin finish, and matte blued metalwork. At 6.14 lbs and 42.75 inches overall, it's light enough for all-day carry without feeling flimsy. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: X-Bolt Hunter 
• Caliber: .30-06 Springfield 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Weight: 6.14 lbs (98.2 oz) 
• Overall Length: 42.75 inches 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Stock Material: Black Walnut with Satin Finish  
• Trigger Type: Adjustable Feather  
• Safety Mechanism: Top Tang Safety  
• Muzzle Type: Target Crown 
   

Features 

The free-floating barrel minimizes stock contact, which helps keep groups tight as the barrel heats up. A target crown muzzle protects the rifling from dings. The adjustable Feather trigger lets you dial in pull weight to your preference, and it's one of the better factory triggers available at this price point. The top tang safety is well-placed for fast, intuitive operation. 
 
The receiver comes drilled and tapped for scope mounts. The walnut stock has a fixed checkered grip with a satin oil finish -- it looks good and handles weather reasonably well, though it won't shrug off abuse the way synthetic will.

The X-Bolt Hunter in .30-06 has a strong reputation for accuracy. Shooters regularly report tight groups at distance, and the smooth bolt throw contributes to a good overall experience. The walnut stock is a draw for buyers who want a traditional hunting rifle that looks the part.

Weight comes up occasionally -- 6.14 lbs is light, but some hunters feel it could be trimmed further for backcountry work. The price is higher than comparable bolt-actions from Savage or Mossberg, which gives some buyers pause, though most consider it justified by the craftsmanship. No common reliability issues surface in owner discussions.