The Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5mm Creedmoor with a 26-inch heavy fluted barrel and a muzzle brake. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: X-Bolt Max Long Range Hunter 
• Caliber: 6.5MM Creedmoor 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Capacity: 4 rounds (detachable magazine) 
• Weight: 10.3 lbs. 
• Finish: Matte Black/Satin Gray 
   

Features 

 
The 26-inch heavy fluted barrel is the defining element. Fluting reduces weight relative to a full-profile heavy barrel while maintaining stiffness, and the extra length extracts more velocity from the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge. The adjustable Feather Trigger uses a three-lever system for a crisp pull with minimal travel. The threaded muzzle brake reduces felt recoil, which matters at 10.3 lbs and extended range sessions. Top tang safety is quick-access. The X-Bolt detachable rotary magazine makes loading and unloading simple. 
 

Use 

 
At 10.3 lbs this is a dedicated long-range setup, not a lightweight hunting build. The 6.5 Creedmoor with a 26-inch barrel is well-calibrated for distances where wind drift and drop management matter. Competition, long-range hunting from a fixed position, and PRS-style shooting are the natural applications.

The X-Bolt Max LR Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor draws strong marks on accuracy. The 6.5 Creedmoor caliber is well-regarded for flat trajectory and light recoil relative to its effective range, and users consistently report that this platform delivers on both.

Build quality gets positive attention. The adjustable trigger and ergonomic stock are called out as meaningful practical features rather than spec-sheet additions.

At 10.3 lbs the weight is an honest trade-off — it's stable on the bench and in prone, but it's not something most hunters want to pack far. Price is the other recurring discussion point; most buyers who compared alternatives consider it worth the cost, but it's a premium product and buyers note that going in.