That's the Browning rifle I've been waiting for. Browning makes a GREAT rifle, but really wanted a refined trigger and carbon barrel. Thanks for answering the call Browning!
I agree, they did a phenomenal job with their 2024 rifles. I haven't seen their other 2024 rifles in person, besides for this one, so I'm excited to see them at SHOT Show this week.
Saw this review and was SO EXCITED after being a Browning guy, including A-bolt 7 and 300 WSM… went to the website and are you kidding me $4 grand? Was thinking it would be in the $2000 to maybe 2700 range, nope $4K.
@@eddielombera5862yea or throw in a few more grand and have a full custom rifle from a master gunsmith lol. I’d never pay more than $1500 for a factory rifle
Consider it done :) I don't know what it is, but I really like the yellow tint. I think the yellow tint helps when picking up steel targets depending on the light when I'm shooting at a different range. But I will say... they are totally more of a function over fashion look for me, haha. Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching.
I actually miss the original trademark Browning bolt handle. It was sexy, elegant, and signature Browning. It was part of what seperated Browning into the Upper Class. Starting to make them look cheap now... unless you foot $4K-$5K for one of these McMillan stocked models...
Love hearing the success you're having with your X-Bolt! I've been fortunate to take them all over the US and even on an international hunt, and they do everything I need them to do. Thanks for watching the video.
Great video! As for the DLX Trigger, Browning's website says its factory set at 3.5 lbs and be taken down to 3.0lbs but noticed in your video you said it is factory set at 2.5lbs. I was really looking forward to the lighter trigger but wondering which number is correct. Can you clarify?
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. I possibly mispoke, as I know they have a target DLX and a new standard DLX trigger. So I'm not 100% sure which version I had on the early release of the rifle. I do know I was able to get the poundage down to 2 pounds on the trigger I had. I'm going to say that the trigger most likely is the one that is factory set at 3.5 lbs and taken down to 3.0 lbs. Sorry about that.
Really wish someone would offer a folding stock chassis for xbolts. My xbolt lr is my favorite rifle but making it more compact until it’s time to shoot would be awesome.
I'm happy to see preferred barrels are on Brownings rifles! I am a bit confused on why they went with a 22" barrel with a 300 prc. That cartridge definitely deserves a 26" barrel
@@mxracer317 100%. In my opinion the 300 prc is one of those cartridges that needs a long barrel. It's an ICBM, don't cut off the barrel and retard its performance.
Brady I know you’re not a huge suppressor guy but I think if there was one you’d be interested in, it would be the AB Raptor series. It’s a reflex design that goes over your barrel. Titanium too. I’m about to order a Raptor 10 with a 5 inch reflex for my 20 inch 300PRC.
Awesome video Brady! Did you grow to like the CF barrel better than steel? Also how was that .300 PRC with factory ammo? I know you load your .300RUM to basically a .300 PRC but for someone shooting factory ammo how was it?
Great video. Thank you for sharing. This might be a stupid question for most, but I'm looking forward to getting the browning x bolt hunter 300win mag . Now, why is it that a handgun or shotgun you must hold it with both hands due to muzzle flip and recoil but not a hunting rifle. Can someone explain, please?
I hope they changed the ejection angle for spent casings in their magnum actions especially. Their previous XBolts required the user to mount the scope high in order to clear the scope windage turret. Lets hope they've solved this issue and didn't just carry it over.
Brady will typically take apart the stock and add a second threaded t-nut in the stock. If it's a stock where that is more difficult, he will JB Weld it in place. On McMillan stocks, it is a little easier to play around with drilling the location for the second t-nut. That way he attach a longer Picatinny rail to his stock that accepts a different style bipod. Brady uses an MDT Ckye Pod on his rifles.
It is a dream to look at and shoot! Rifle is the Browning X-Bolt 2 Pro McMillan SPR Carbon Fiber with a 22" Preferred barrel. Scope: Vortex Razor HD 6-36x56 FFP with a sunshade. Vortex scope caps. Vortex throw level. Bubble level is a Flatline Ops Patriot Plus. Bipod: MDT Ckye Pod Gen 2 single pull, and I have a Short Action Precision custom throw lever on the bipod as well. 4" bipod pic rail. 20 MOA Talley Picatinny rail. Vortex Precision Match Rings (.92 height). Recoil Hawg Muzzle brake.
For this rifle, I actually kept everything stock. So I kept the stock bed job around the action, and also just mounted the 20 MOA picatinny rail without bedding that. I have to give this rifle back, but if I end up picking one up, I'll do some of my normal customization since I like to play around. But I will say, I was super impressed how easy this rifle was to shoot and how well it stacked groups.
Big fan of my older xbolt LR and agree there’s a market for this. But at that price I’d expect a manners stock w more adjustability and IMO brownings are great for affordable accuracy. 4k is into custom territory. Also wonder how much the 26” barrel option weighs, their website seems to list the 22 and 26 the same but that doesn’t make sense.
Had a A bolt 7mm rem mag back in the 90's that was one of the most consistently accurate rifles I've ever owned. Looking forward to seeing options on this new rifle and how available they will be
It will be very hard for me to give up a 300 WM or stop shooting my 300 RUM. I'm sort of old school at times. Both of those cartridges have a special place in my heart. But the 300 PRC is definitely intriguing to me. The 300 PRC did great on my buck this fall, so time will tell. I do wish Browning kept the 300 RUM as an option.
@@brady_j_miller Thanks for the reply. I had a browning 300prc in my hands debating which one to pick. The sentimental 300wm won the debate due to my area of ammo supply and selection. There was zero boxes of ammo for the 300prc. I didn't feel under powered by my decision since i dont do long range hunting. It would be a good video if you compared the two brownings (300wm 300prc) at the range and see how they compare in the real world.
Wow, what a nice rifle. But no lefty:) I have an x-bolt hunter and love it. But I would have purchased a higher end model if there were lefty options available.
My question is I just bought a x bolt speed in December in 7prc will these stocks be available to purchase to replace the old x bolt speed stock im so mad wish I would have waited
Very nice like the scope looks like my scope 👊🏻 good to see vortex making that color too . Have they done a max round test on the barrel to see how many rounds before degradation. We tested some CF barrels in the military before I left .
Brady, I'm wanting to buy a BROWNING X-BOLT PRO MCMLAN, 7MM PRC 24", but I'm waiting to see if the X bolt 2 action is worth waiting for?? Other than the slide changes from the X bolt to the X bolt 2, I don't think they have made other significant changes in the Pro McMilan setup. Should I wait for the X bolt 2?
Haha! They are something special! I will say, the 115 and ATX setup is amazing at the range. I record all of my rifle shots on the daily. Glad to see you noticed that in the background :)
Do you know if you can replace the old Xbolt feather trigger with the DLX? Would love to upgrade my Xbolt pro with a better trigger that still allows the bolt release button to work.
That's a great question. And I'm sorry I don't have an answer right now. I'm going to ask the guys at Browning this week when I have a meeting with them. Give me a few days, as my meeting is later in the week. But I just put a reminder in my phone to get this answer for you.
@@GEMStateFirearms Thanks for the response. I actually have 2 xbolts and put the m-carbo spring in my cheaper one and was only able to get it down to about 3 lbs. (maybe just under). Although that's better than the lowest of 3.7 lbs. I got my pro model down to, I wanted to see what options I have before doing the spring upgrade on that one.
I have the X bolt and biggest design issue is the action and the bolt release button. I have fixed it 4 times (at $180/ea) because the pin keeps shearing and the bolt won’t release from rifle. Extremely annoying and Browning told me thier warranty won’t honor it (which is BS). I hope they fixed that issue
Haha. I shoot a lot past a mile with my other Browning rifles, so I know it will do it just fine 🤘I was thoroughly impressed with that shot and I'm glad we decided to film it.
A Browning where the only Browning part is the action just might be a good gun! I've always liked the X-bolt action but the one I had had a bad barrel.
@@brady_j_millerglad to hear that I know you guys use them a lot. I’m looking to get my first nice rifle in my life going with a browning. I’m looking to use for western and white tail thinking 7mmprc or would you recommend another caliber
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That's the Browning rifle I've been waiting for. Browning makes a GREAT rifle, but really wanted a refined trigger and carbon barrel. Thanks for answering the call Browning!
Same here. Just take my money
I agree, they did a phenomenal job with their 2024 rifles. I haven't seen their other 2024 rifles in person, besides for this one, so I'm excited to see them at SHOT Show this week.
Yeah this is the Browning I've been waiting for where the only Browning part is the action! 😂
You can slap a carbon barrel and new trigger on an old X-Bolt.....what I want is AGCombsite to make a stock for the X-Bolt
For what they’re charging you might as well build your own…
Lol the little giggle you did after that shot is all the truth i need nice shot Brady
Excellent review. The pop-up captions are great.
Saw this review and was SO EXCITED after being a Browning guy, including A-bolt 7 and 300 WSM… went to the website and are you kidding me $4 grand? Was thinking it would be in the $2000 to maybe 2700 range, nope $4K.
$4k???? Ouch. No.
Yeah… ppl who don’t do their homework don’t realize you can pretty much build your own for that much.
@@eddielombera5862yea or throw in a few more grand and have a full custom rifle from a master gunsmith lol. I’d never pay more than $1500 for a factory rifle
@@eddielombera5862can build your own and add a decent scope for that same amount.
Man that was a good video kept us interested all the way to the end 💯👏👍
Brady should wear those classic, wire framed, yellow lens shooting glasses and a mesh truckers cap, always! Good review and content.
Consider it done :) I don't know what it is, but I really like the yellow tint. I think the yellow tint helps when picking up steel targets depending on the light when I'm shooting at a different range. But I will say... they are totally more of a function over fashion look for me, haha. Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching.
Glad to see Brady finally shoot a modern cartridge!
You'd think he'd jump on them considering how much of a performance snob he is!
I actually miss the original trademark Browning bolt handle. It was sexy, elegant, and signature Browning.
It was part of what seperated Browning into the Upper Class.
Starting to make them look cheap now... unless you foot $4K-$5K for one of these McMillan stocked models...
Great looking rifle. Thank you for the review, can't wait to get my hands on one.
I really think you'll love one of these 2024 setups from Browning. They did a great job!
Just bought an xbolt because of these reviews and it’s the best shooting rifle I’ve owned!
Love hearing the success you're having with your X-Bolt! I've been fortunate to take them all over the US and even on an international hunt, and they do everything I need them to do. Thanks for watching the video.
Great video! As for the DLX Trigger, Browning's website says its factory set at 3.5 lbs and be taken down to 3.0lbs but noticed in your video you said it is factory set at 2.5lbs. I was really looking forward to the lighter trigger but wondering which number is correct. Can you clarify?
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. I possibly mispoke, as I know they have a target DLX and a new standard DLX trigger. So I'm not 100% sure which version I had on the early release of the rifle. I do know I was able to get the poundage down to 2 pounds on the trigger I had. I'm going to say that the trigger most likely is the one that is factory set at 3.5 lbs and taken down to 3.0 lbs. Sorry about that.
Thanks for the quick response!
Just ordered this gun today
When will we see release dates?
Loved the review! What kind of scope is that? Looks sweet!
Looks like the vortex razor HD GEN III 6-36X56 FFP. Just a easy little $4800 scope😮💨
Really wish someone would offer a folding stock chassis for xbolts. My xbolt lr is my favorite rifle but making it more compact until it’s time to shoot would be awesome.
I'm happy to see preferred barrels are on Brownings rifles! I am a bit confused on why they went with a 22" barrel with a 300 prc. That cartridge definitely deserves a 26" barrel
They have a longer barrel option as well. This was just what they had available to send me for a test this fall.
@@brady_j_miller hey nothing wrong with that, eh?! 😁 It certainly looked like it works!
Probably for guys that shoot suppressed.
@@mxracer317 100%. In my opinion the 300 prc is one of those cartridges that needs a long barrel. It's an ICBM, don't cut off the barrel and retard its performance.
The model is “suppressor ready”
Great shooting Brady
Brady I know you’re not a huge suppressor guy but I think if there was one you’d be interested in, it would be the AB Raptor series. It’s a reflex design that goes over your barrel. Titanium too. I’m about to order a Raptor 10 with a 5 inch reflex for my 20 inch 300PRC.
Awesome video Brady! Did you grow to like the CF barrel better than steel? Also how was that .300 PRC with factory ammo? I know you load your .300RUM to basically a .300 PRC but for someone shooting factory ammo how was it?
Any have McMillan pro 6.5 prc 2023 model?
Sick rifle. I’ll take one in 300win mag.
Great video. Thank you for sharing. This might be a stupid question for most, but I'm looking forward to getting the browning x bolt hunter 300win mag . Now, why is it that a handgun or shotgun you must hold it with both hands due to muzzle flip and recoil but not a hunting rifle. Can someone explain, please?
What scope did you have on that rifle?
I hope they changed the ejection angle for spent casings in their magnum actions especially. Their previous XBolts required the user to mount the scope high in order to clear the scope windage turret. Lets hope they've solved this issue and didn't just carry it over.
What bipod mount did you go with just picked up an xbolt but not sure what picatinny rail to go with. The rifle is a single stud stock
Brady will typically take apart the stock and add a second threaded t-nut in the stock. If it's a stock where that is more difficult, he will JB Weld it in place. On McMillan stocks, it is a little easier to play around with drilling the location for the second t-nut. That way he attach a longer Picatinny rail to his stock that accepts a different style bipod. Brady uses an MDT Ckye Pod on his rifles.
Brady,
How do you like the 300 PRC cartridge compared to your go to 300 RUM cartridge?
Can you review the 7mmRem Mag Composite Stalker. Best ammo thanks!
Xbolt 2
Sick looking rifle every company is jumping on that custom rifle game
What is the complete setup on this rifle? (Scope,scope covers, level, bipod, etc.) Best looking hunting rifle I have seen this year!
It is a dream to look at and shoot! Rifle is the Browning X-Bolt 2 Pro McMillan SPR Carbon Fiber with a 22" Preferred barrel. Scope: Vortex Razor HD 6-36x56 FFP with a sunshade. Vortex scope caps. Vortex throw level. Bubble level is a Flatline Ops Patriot Plus. Bipod: MDT Ckye Pod Gen 2 single pull, and I have a Short Action Precision custom throw lever on the bipod as well. 4" bipod pic rail. 20 MOA Talley Picatinny rail. Vortex Precision Match Rings (.92 height). Recoil Hawg Muzzle brake.
what is your little box called for the FPS reading ? I have a mago meter style would love a differnt option
He's using the new Garmin xero c1 pro chronograph
What's that scope name?
Brady I know you like to re-bed action and customize rifles. Did you do anything to this one besides put scope on it?
For this rifle, I actually kept everything stock. So I kept the stock bed job around the action, and also just mounted the 20 MOA picatinny rail without bedding that. I have to give this rifle back, but if I end up picking one up, I'll do some of my normal customization since I like to play around. But I will say, I was super impressed how easy this rifle was to shoot and how well it stacked groups.
I went to browning a website and they only have a steel barrel. How did you get the carbon?
Big fan of my older xbolt LR and agree there’s a market for this. But at that price I’d expect a manners stock w more adjustability and IMO brownings are great for affordable accuracy. 4k is into custom territory. Also wonder how much the 26” barrel option weighs, their website seems to list the 22 and 26 the same but that doesn’t make sense.
Next comes the new thunderbeast magnus rr with that short barrel!
Had a A bolt 7mm rem mag back in the 90's that was one of the most consistently accurate rifles I've ever owned. Looking forward to seeing options on this new rifle and how available they will be
So does this mean your retiring the 300wm for the 300prc cartridge now?
It will be very hard for me to give up a 300 WM or stop shooting my 300 RUM. I'm sort of old school at times. Both of those cartridges have a special place in my heart. But the 300 PRC is definitely intriguing to me. The 300 PRC did great on my buck this fall, so time will tell. I do wish Browning kept the 300 RUM as an option.
@@brady_j_miller Thanks for the reply. I had a browning 300prc in my hands debating which one to pick. The sentimental 300wm won the debate due to my area of ammo supply and selection. There was zero boxes of ammo for the 300prc. I didn't feel under powered by my decision since i dont do long range hunting. It would be a good video if you compared the two brownings (300wm 300prc) at the range and see how they compare in the real world.
I’m Surprised there’s no arca behind the picatinny. Looks like a great rifle though.
Wow, what a nice rifle. But no lefty:) I have an x-bolt hunter and love it. But I would have purchased a higher end model if there were lefty options available.
Let’s see Brady put on a suppressor and go hunt elk. I’m sorry Brady but it’s what the people want.
HAHA!!!
My question is I just bought a x bolt speed in December in 7prc will these stocks be available to purchase to replace the old x bolt speed stock im so mad wish I would have waited
Mcmillian has the Warden 2.0 available for X-Bolts
I wonder if Prefered Barrel is gonna make prefits for the OG Xbolt..... would be nice
Hell no...they want you to spend that money on the new model lol
@codytaylor2194 if not preferred barrel, someone else is willing to take our og xbolt money for prefits..hopefully
@@mryang3644 probably a gunsmith/ custom gun work shop could fit them but your gonna pay for it.
Very nice like the scope looks like my scope 👊🏻 good to see vortex making that color too . Have they done a max round test on the barrel to see how many rounds before degradation. We tested some CF barrels in the military before I left .
Brady, I'm wanting to buy a BROWNING X-BOLT PRO MCMLAN, 7MM PRC 24", but I'm waiting to see if the X bolt 2 action is worth waiting for?? Other than the slide changes from the X bolt to the X bolt 2, I don't think they have made other significant changes in the Pro McMilan setup. Should I wait for the X bolt 2?
This x bolt 2 is a great but you’re over paying.
Yeah the rifle is cool and all but i cant stop looking at that Swarovski 115😂 i have the btx with the 95 n i love it
Haha! They are something special! I will say, the 115 and ATX setup is amazing at the range. I record all of my rifle shots on the daily. Glad to see you noticed that in the background :)
Finally!!
Do you know if you can replace the old Xbolt feather trigger with the DLX? Would love to upgrade my Xbolt pro with a better trigger that still allows the bolt release button to work.
That's a great question. And I'm sorry I don't have an answer right now. I'm going to ask the guys at Browning this week when I have a meeting with them. Give me a few days, as my meeting is later in the week. But I just put a reminder in my phone to get this answer for you.
@@brady_j_miller thanks!
If you have the original xbolt you can get a spring m-carbo $15 that will drop the feather light trigger down to 2-2.5 lbs
@@GEMStateFirearms Thanks for the response. I actually have 2 xbolts and put the m-carbo spring in my cheaper one and was only able to get it down to about 3 lbs. (maybe just under). Although that's better than the lowest of 3.7 lbs. I got my pro model down to, I wanted to see what options I have before doing the spring upgrade on that one.
Timney makes a drop in trigger. 1st mod I did on my older LR xbolt
What's the price?????
The MSRP for the model I have shown in this video and the article is $4,069.99.
They gonna make a southpaw?
MSRP?
The MSRP for the model I have shown in this video and the article is $4,069.99.
wow that thing is sweet!
Short barrels are the future
Not to people who like every fps you can get.
Thanx
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching the video!
22" barrel and 300 PRC? I'm new to hunting rifle game, but that seems quite odd to me.
Praise the Lord! We all give thanks for the blessed 180-220 grains of 300 Winny! Lmao! Love it! 👍🏻😃 Praise be to God! lol
I have the X bolt and biggest design issue is the action and the bolt release button. I have fixed it 4 times (at $180/ea) because the pin keeps shearing and the bolt won’t release from rifle. Extremely annoying and Browning told me thier warranty won’t honor it (which is BS). I hope they fixed that issue
Thats the first comment that ive ever heard of this issue. Will keep an eye out for this issue with mine.
Does anyone think he wasn't going to miss at a mile???😂😂😂
Haha. I shoot a lot past a mile with my other Browning rifles, so I know it will do it just fine 🤘I was thoroughly impressed with that shot and I'm glad we decided to film it.
Missed, laughs... ha first round impact 🤔
Oh shoot, I may need one of these rather than building a new custom.
A Browning where the only Browning part is the action just might be a good gun! I've always liked the X-bolt action but the one I had had a bad barrel.
I wish you had tested actual groups instead of shooting rocks. Other than that, enjoyed the review.
Browning makes some sexy rifles
They definitely do and I'll say with full honestly, they all shoot so well!
@@brady_j_millerglad to hear that I know you guys use them a lot. I’m looking to get my first nice rifle in my life going with a browning. I’m looking to use for western and white tail thinking 7mmprc or would you recommend another caliber
Can you guys get any more stupid a full carbon fiber built Rifle and you put a 3 pound scope on it WTF
Light rifles allow you to put a heavy scope on it…
4 grand? 🤣 whoever buys that is a complete fool. So many custom rifles out there for less than that that are sooo much better.
Who in their right mind would spend 4k on a production rifle? Bad move by Browning, they will sell very few of these.
If they fix the trigger it’ll be an incredible rifle
Gods cartridge is definitely 30-06, not .308
You've got a rifle on your scope.
Will they be making them for us LEFTYS! 😅
Ehhh ill keep my xbolt pro carbon 7prc....all the "upgrades" in all these rifle manufacturers is all bullshit its a marketing hype.
Good review, but you tend to mumble...............hard to understand what you're saying.
I don’t believe the 1 mile shot lol
Bergara just did it for half the price... ouch
4K ??? Is Browning on crack ? 🤣👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
Lords cartridge is 7 rem mag