5/3/2023 0 Comments Browning x bolt![]() I suppose the words that describe it best are ‘ergonomic’ and ‘practical’ – a good start for sure. The front and rear of the action were synthetically bedded, telling me this could be an accurate rifle. Once removed, it sounded slightly hollow when tapped, but on further inspection, I found the forend has a star-shaped web to give more rigidity and save a little weight. ![]() There is also a high-quality soft recoil pad at the rear – suitable for the larger calibres available. It has an all-over soft, rubbery feel, with the pistol grip and forend feeling a bit more grippy. It is slender at the forend, it is lean and it has no raised cheekpiece, but its simplicity seems right. The Dura-touch Amour coated stock fitted my hands beautifully. I started warming to the rifle as soon as I plucked it from the packaging. I was hoping the newer Browning model, the X-Bolt, would be able to rekindle fond memories. It was reliable and superbly accurate, especially when shooting lighter ammunition. One of the most successful rifles I have owned was a Browning A-Bolt.
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