The Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 WIN MAG with a 26-inch fluted heavy sporter barrel made from stainless steel. It weighs 8.7 lbs and holds 3 rounds in a detachable magazine. The matte black/satin gray finish gives it a workmanlike look that holds up in the field. The adjustable composite Max Stock has a comb height that can be dialed for proper eye-to-scope alignment, and the length of pull adjusts via included spacers. An extended bolt handle provides extra leverage when cycling, and the muzzle is threaded for suppressor attachment plus includes a muzzle brake. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: X-Bolt Max Long Range 
• Caliber: .300 WIN MAG 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Capacity: 3 rounds (detachable magazine) 
• Weight: 8.7 lbs. 
• Finish: Matte Black/Satin Gray

The Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range in .300 Win Mag draws consistent praise for accuracy at distance. Most owners are specifically shooting long range -- hunting elk or deer at extended ranges or competing in precision events -- and the rifle holds up to that use case. The adjustable stock is frequently called out as a genuine selling point, not just a marketing checkbox; being able to tune comb height for different optics is useful when you're actually running a tall scope.

Weight is the most common complaint. At 8.7 lbs unloaded, the rifle is genuinely heavy to carry on a long approach, and that comes up regularly from hunters who cover significant ground. Price also generates discussion -- the X-Bolt Max is on the higher end of the bolt-action market, and while most buyers accept that, some feel the aftermarket accessory ecosystem (custom stocks, optics mounts) is thinner than they'd like for a rifle at this price.

Recoil in .300 Win Mag is real, and some shooters note it's a caliber that rewards proper technique. The muzzle brake helps noticeably. Build quality and materials are rarely questioned -- the stainless barrel and overall fit and finish are consistently described as solid.