Browning X-Bolt

[Spurhunter]

Since I can't find a Tikka T3 Hunter 7mm-08 anywhere in the world I have been eyeing the Browning X-Bolt Hunter. They seem to have all the bells and whistles, but I'm curious about quality and accuracy. Anybody have any experience and opinions with one?

 

[THE DUKE]

Have a browning a bolt in 25-06 so far been good and accurate.

 

[cbhunter]

Can't go wrong there!

 

[RUGER]

My son has the xbolt wood stock in .300 win mag
Absolutely awesome rifle!
I still tell him my A bolt is better though

 

[1908_Cubbies]

I have an X Hell's Canyon in 30-06 and absolutely love it. It's a tack driver out to about 350. The fit and finish are good also. I have put it through some pretty rough western abuse and it still looks new.

 

[Union Co. Boy]

Get one. You won't regret it.

 

[EastTNHunter]

They're good. My dad has 2 and they are both accurate. Smooth bolt, 60 degree lift, good ergonomics for me, accurate… what's not to like?

 

[gasman]

I've got the A-Bolt in 300wsm. Love it.

 

[Spurhunter]

Thanks for all the info. I think you guys have talked me into it!

 

[Andy S.]

My Abolt shoots lights out, any pill I feed it. Literally.

 

[Trey13]

Since I can't find a Tikka T3 Hunter 7mm-08 anywhere in the world I have been eyeing the Browning X-Bolt Hunter. They seem to have all the bells and whistles, but I'm curious about quality and accuracy. Anybody have any experience and opinions with one?

Love my browning

 

[Rockhound]

I have a micro in 708 and it's a shooter

 

[REN]

Ive had an Xbolt Eclipse 7mm-08 for a few years now. I have no complaints about it, the rifle is smooth and overall shoots very well. Mines not a .5 MOA gun BUT it shoots 1.5 or 1 MOA on most factory ammo Ive tried out of it from 125 grains to 165 grains.

the bolt is very very smooth and the trigger is crisp for a factory one. Again overall Ive been happy with it and would own another one for sure.

 

[spinal tap]

Don't sweat the Tikka in 7mm-08. I had one and it's the only Tikka I've had that didn't shoot well. You will find similar anecdotal experiences on the web about it. Not sure why, but that chambering did work well. My .308 and 6.5 CM T3s shoot great…really great.

 

[Spurhunter]

Don't sweat the Tikka in 7mm-08. I had one and it's the only Tikka I've had that didn't shoot well. You will find similar anecdotal experiences on the web about it. Not sure why, but that chambering did work well. My .308 and 6.5 CM T3s shoot great…really great.

I had a Tikka stainless/synthetic 7mm-08 that shot lights out with Federal Fusion ammo. The only reason I sold it is I just didn't like a shiny stainless gun in the woods on sunny days. I've also decided that I just prefer a rifle with a walnut stock and a blued barrel. I'm "old school" I guess.

 

[tndave59]

I've got a Tikka T3 in 7mm-08 that is walnut and blued but no way I'd sell it lol! I have a 300WSM as well and both are very smooth and accurate. No experience with browning other than handling them and for some reason they just don't fit me. I'm not crazy about the Tikka synthetic SS models either, they just don't feel as nice as walnut and blued, but that's just my personal preference.

 

[spinal tap]

I had a Tikka stainless/synthetic 7mm-08 that shot lights out with Federal Fusion ammo. The only reason I sold it is I just didn't like a shiny stainless gun in the woods on sunny days. I've also decided that I just prefer a rifle with a walnut stock and a blued barrel. I'm "old school" I guess.

Well, go figure! Maybe they had a bad run of barrels or something with mine. Mine was a 4 MOA gun compared to the 1 MOA .308 and the .5 MOA Creedmoor. Good luck with Browning. I've heard good things about them.

 

[Bell3wv]

Since I can't find a Tikka T3 Hunter 7mm-08 anywhere in the world I have been eyeing the Browning X-Bolt Hunter. They seem to have all the bells and whistles, but I'm curious about quality and accuracy. Anybody have any experience and opinions with one?

You'll be happy with it.

 

[rickyk280]

I have a Browning x-bolt in 7-08, couldn't be happier. I replaced the factory trigger sear spring with a Mcarbo spring.

 

[jlrobbins29]

Since I can't find a Tikka T3 Hunter 7mm-08 anywhere in the world I have been eyeing the Browning X-Bolt Hunter. They seem to have all the bells and whistles, but I'm curious about quality and accuracy. Anybody have any experience and opinions with one?

I have a browning A bolt 7mm 08. Great little gun. Tack driver. Probably shot 50 times. I'm actually wanting to get rid of it now that my kids are grown. PM me if interested