Thanks! Already on the nail polish train. The paint pen looks like an easier to apply optionPaint pen or nail polish. When taken apart, just wipe down with alcohol or brake cleaner and reapply. No need to completely remove all the old.
Thanks! Already on the nail polish train. The paint pen looks like an easier to apply optionPaint pen or nail polish. When taken apart, just wipe down with alcohol or brake cleaner and reapply. No need to completely remove all the old.
I have a hell's canyon x bolt in 300 win mag. It's very picky with docent loads at over 300 yards. Have you had similar experiences?I have had five X-bolts and five browning shotguns that have been hunted hard... some in rain, sleet, snow.
Lots of sand and dust with my X-bolts here in WY.
Never had a trigger issue... ever.
First I have heard of it.
The ones I have now have been the least picky centerfires I ever loaded for. Very accurate.I have a hell's canyon x bolt in 300 win mag. It's very picky with docent loads at over 300 yards. Have you had similar experiences?
My one hangup is that this would’ve been the perfect opportunity to push their 6.8W and they chose 7prc? I know this is a rifle evaluation and not a cartridge evaluation, but it makes it seem as though they’ve already given up on their own cartridge?
@Formidilosus any reason to add the two piece rail vs direct mount rings like Talley/Hawkins etc. I understand the full rail advantages to set up proper eye relief on short scopes, but when having the option of two piece rail and traditional rings vs. direct mount I don’t see an advantage. I might be missing something though.This is Field Evaluation of the Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed in 7 PRC. This rifle was sent to RS to be evaluated. Browning is aware of the other Field Evaluations and that is what they wanted. This will be a long term/high use annd round count evaluation. Browning wanted this rifle to be evaled in 7 PRC.
The ammo so far is Hornady- a mix of 160gr CX, 180gr ELD-M, and 175gr ELD-X factory ammo.
You can see the specs and info here-
X-Bolt 2 Speed - Bolt-Action Rifle - Browning
2024 SHOT Show Special – Experience Total Accuracy with the X-Bolt 2 Speed. This new bolt-action rifle features the Vari-Tech composite stock with Browning OVIX Camo finish and is adjustable for length of pull, comb height and grip angle for a personalized fit to the rifle. Redesigned receiver...www.browning.com
The base version is that this model has a specific anti bind bolt, adjustable comb, LOP, and swappable grips. The barrel is 24” and threaded.
First, the action screws had some version of thread locker on them from the factory, and were torqued appropriately-
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Second, there are no 1 piece pic rails available for the X-Bolt 2 LA action yet. A two piece for an X-Bolt works-
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Thought this was interesting given recent threads-
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Mounted the March 1.5-15x as a temporary optic to get shooting some.
Hornady Outfitter ammunition with 160gr CX bullet shot very poorly- around 5 MOA at 100 yards.
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This is not the first time I have seen this, so it caused no real concern.
Next was 180gr ELD-M match which shot just fine at just under 1.5 MOA for ten shots.
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A bit more shooting was done, without issue. Feed, fire, and function were all correct without drama. The barrel is freefloated acceptably (though too long for me at 24”) the trigger is fine at the factory setting (3.5’ish lbs), the magazine works correctly, etc. So far, no drama.
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Update April 26th-
Swapped scopes to a Trijicon Tenmile 3-18x
FFP.
Also hogged out the barrel channel as it was too close on the left side.
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@Formidilosus any reason to add the two piece rail vs direct mount rings like Talley/Hawkins etc. I understand the full rail advantages to set up proper eye relief on short scopes, but when having the option of two piece rail and traditional rings vs. direct mount I don’t see an advantage. I might be missing something though.
I have a Tikka 7prc with a proof research 22" barrel and it's averaging 2831 fps during the barrel break in first 20 rounds of Hornady eldx. I think the YouTuber numbers are accurateAny chance you could try the federal loading of the eldx? There's been some internet chrono reports of it being close to advertised 3k fps.
The hornady precision hinder seems to have fallen flat on its ass according to youtube shooters showing the low 2800's.
@Formidilosus any reason to add the two piece rail vs direct mount rings like Talley/Hawkins etc. I understand the full rail advantages to set up proper eye relief on short scopes, but when having the option of two piece rail and traditional rings vs. direct mount I don’t see an advantage. I might be missing something though.
This is Field Evaluation of the Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed in 7 PRC. This rifle was sent to RS to be evaluated. Browning is aware of the other Field Evaluations and that is what they wanted. This will be a long term/high use annd round count evaluation. Browning wanted this rifle to be evaled in 7 PRC.
The ammo so far is Hornady- a mix of 160gr CX, 180gr ELD-M, and 175gr ELD-X factory ammo.
You can see the specs and info here-
X-Bolt 2 Speed - Bolt-Action Rifle - Browning
2024 SHOT Show Special – Experience Total Accuracy with the X-Bolt 2 Speed. This new bolt-action rifle features the Vari-Tech composite stock with Browning OVIX Camo finish and is adjustable for length of pull, comb height and grip angle for a personalized fit to the rifle. Redesigned receiver...www.browning.com
The base version is that this model has a specific anti bind bolt, adjustable comb, LOP, and swappable grips. The barrel is 24” and threaded.
First, the action screws had some version of thread locker on them from the factory, and were torqued appropriately-
View attachment 704395
Second, there are no 1 piece pic rails available for the X-Bolt 2 LA action yet. A two piece for an X-Bolt works-
View attachment 704396
Thought this was interesting given recent threads-
View attachment 704397
View attachment 704398
Mounted the March 1.5-15x as a temporary optic to get shooting some.
Hornady Outfitter ammunition with 160gr CX bullet shot very poorly- around 5 MOA at 100 yards.
View attachment 704402
This is not the first time I have seen this, so it caused no real concern.
Next was 180gr ELD-M match which shot just fine at just under 1.5 MOA for ten shots.
View attachment 704401
A bit more shooting was done, without issue. Feed, fire, and function were all correct without drama. The barrel is freefloated acceptably (though too long for me at 24”) the trigger is fine at the factory setting (3.5’ish lbs), the magazine works correctly, etc. So far, no drama.
View attachment 704403
Update April 26th-
Swapped scopes to a Trijicon Tenmile 3-18x
FFP.
Also hogged out the barrel channel as it was too close on the left side.
Before-
View attachment 704687
After-
View attachment 704688
View attachment 704689
Answer to your questionWhy did you write in orange where the scope mount was going?
Which/where? It’s used a me a thread locker and for witness marks. I also put it under scope bases for a bit of adhesive.
Paint pen or nail polish. When taken apart, just wipe down with alcohol or brake cleaner and reapply. No need to completely remove all the old.
Murphy Precision makes one-piece Browning X-Bolt pic rails in steel and ti.