The Browning X-Bolt Medallion is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .270 Winchester with a checkered walnut stock, rosewood accents, and a polished blued engraved receiver. It is built for hunters and range shooters who want a traditional-looking rifle with the accuracy and trigger feel of a modern platform. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: X-Bolt Medallion 
• Caliber: .270 WIN 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz (6.8 lbs) 
• Overall Length: 42.75 inches 
• Safety: Top Tang Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

The receiver has an engraved polish blued finish. The barrel uses a sporter contour, which keeps weight down without sacrificing rigidity. The walnut stock has a gloss finish with cut checkering at the grip and forend, plus rosewood pistol grip cap and forend tip. Browning's Feather Trigger is adjustable, giving shooters control over pull weight and reset. The Inflex recoil pad shifts recoil down and away from the shooter's face, which is noticeable during longer range sessions. The top tang safety is ambidextrous and intuitive to operate. 
 

Target Audience 

Deer hunters and general big-game hunters are the obvious fit. The .270 Winchester is well proven on animals from whitetail up through elk at typical hunting distances. The rifle also works fine as a range rifle for those who prefer a wood-stocked hunting platform over a modern synthetic one. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

At 6.8 lbs with a 22-inch barrel and 42.75-inch overall length, this is a manageable carry rifle. The .270 WIN caliber is versatile enough for most North American big game hunting scenarios. The adjustable trigger and sub-MOA capability make it effective at range for scope zeroing or competitive hunting-class shooting events.

The Browning X-Bolt Medallion in .270 WIN draws consistent praise across hunting forums and retailer reviews.

Craftsmanship is the most commented-on positive. The walnut stock, polished blued finish, and engraved receiver hold up well in person, and buyers tend to feel the aesthetics match the price. The bolt action is widely described as smooth.

Accuracy is frequently mentioned. Most owners report sub-MOA groups with quality hunting ammunition, and the adjustable Feather Trigger is credited as a contributing factor.

The .270 Winchester chambering suits a wide range of hunting applications, which is part of why this model stays popular.

The main criticisms are weight and price. Some hunters find 6.8 lbs heavier than expected for a sporter-profile rifle, especially on longer carries. The price reflects the walnut stock and fit and finish level, which some buyers compare against less expensive synthetic-stocked alternatives before deciding.

Overall the rifle is well regarded by hunters who want traditional aesthetics with reliable modern accuracy.