The Browning X-Bolt Speed Long Range is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC, built for hunters and shooters who want real reach. The 26-inch fluted sporter barrel in Smoked Bronze Cerakote over OVIX Camo gives it a distinctive look that also holds up to field use. At 7.13 lbs and 46 inches overall, it balances well for shooting off a pack or from prone. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: X-Bolt Speed Long Range 
• Caliber: 6.5 PRC 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7.13 lbs 
• Overall Length: 46 inches 
• Finish: OVIX Camo / Smoked Bronze Cerakote 
• Trigger Type: Gold Plated Standard Trigger 
• Safety Feature: Top Tang Safety 
• Stock Description: Fixed with Adjustable Comb 
• Twist Rate: 1:7 inches 
• Sights Type: Picatinny Rail for scope mounting 
   

Features 

 
The fluted barrel sheds weight and dissipates heat faster than a standard profile, which matters when shooting strings at the range or taking back-to-back shots in the field. The target crown protects the muzzle and helps maintain consistent bullet exit. The stock has an adjustable comb, so you can dial in your cheek weld for the scope you mount on the Picatinny rail. The top tang safety is fast to operate without moving your shooting hand. 
 
The gold-plated trigger has a consistent feel shot to shot. The 6.5 PRC chambering produces a flat trajectory and manageable recoil from a 26-inch barrel, which makes it well-suited for deer and elk at extended ranges.

Owners of the Browning X-Bolt Speed LR in 6.5 PRC consistently praise its accuracy. Tight groupings at distance are a recurring theme in range reports, and the 6.5 PRC chambering earns credit for its flat trajectory and moderate recoil, characteristics that show up clearly at 500 yards and beyond.

The OVIX Camo and Smoked Bronze Cerakote finish is well-received among hunters. It blends effectively in a variety of terrain and holds up to outdoor conditions better than a standard blue finish.

Weight and handling are generally rated positively. The fluted barrel keeps things manageable for a 26-inch rifle, and most users find it comfortable to carry across a full day in the field.

The trigger gets good marks for its crisp, consistent pull, which contributes to the precision shooters report.

Price is the most common sticking point. The X-Bolt Speed LR sits at the upper tier for factory hunting rifles, and some buyers take time deciding whether the feature set justifies the cost versus more modestly priced alternatives. Most who commit to it seem satisfied with the performance they get.