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Offline BullMagnet76

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X-BOLT Owners HELP!!!
« on: September 01, 2013, 12:50:04 AM »
So I am looking at getting a new Browning X-Bolt I was wondering what people thought of them?  Good, bad, or indifferent, I would like to hear some reviews. Thanks for you time

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Re: X-BOLT Owners HELP!!!
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2013, 01:55:07 AM »
I love mine. Very happy with it.

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Re: X-BOLT Owners HELP!!!
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2013, 01:56:53 AM »
If you find yourself close to Bellevue, I'll let you fondle mine, we can even take it to the range.

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Re: X-BOLT Owners HELP!!!
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2013, 02:32:22 AM »
I love mine. Very happy with it.

Which Caliber???

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Re: X-BOLT Owners HELP!!!
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2013, 03:08:30 AM »
If you find yourself close to Bellevue, I'll let you fondle mine.

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Re: X-BOLT Owners HELP!!!
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2013, 04:25:15 AM »
I love mine. Very happy with it.

I really like mine as well. The rotary mag is pretty cool and it is a fairly light rifle. I bought it in the .300WSM. It can heat up after a few rounds since it is a thinner barrel but overall I enjoy it. Mine is the stainless stalker 6lb 8oz. I threw a muzzle brake on the front of mine as well and it looks and shoots great.
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Re: X-BOLT Owners HELP!!!
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2013, 06:23:15 AM »
I bought my Stalker in 280. Got my bull with it last year. Love packing all day. Makes a differance
Won the RMEF LES SCHWAB rifle this year. $ 10 dollar ticket Traded it in at Welchers for a Stalker in 300 Win Mag.
Had them put a muzzle brake on it. In for scope now.
Can't wait to shoot it.

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Re: X-BOLT Owners HELP!!!
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2013, 06:43:03 AM »
I have a stainless stalker in 300 WSM. It is my "go to" rifle. No complaints. I shoot it without a brake.
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Re: X-BOLT Owners HELP!!!
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Re: X-BOLT Owners HELP!!!
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2013, 11:38:55 PM »
I love mine. Very happy with it.

I really like mine as well. The rotary mag is pretty cool and it is a fairly light rifle. I bought it in the .300WSM. It can heat up after a few rounds since it is a thinner barrel but overall I enjoy it. Mine is the stainless stalker 6lb 8oz. I threw a muzzle brake on the front of mine as well and it looks and shoots great.

Just to add. I got a few PMs regarding the muzzle brake and who was the gunsmith. Here is my response and I think most people would agree on his work.

I took it to Mike Palazzo in Covington of Palazzo Precision.  253-631-3659.  You can do some research on the site here as well as the internet and find that he is one of the the best (or best) in Washington and very reputable. Older guy, super nice, great work and builds some of the best long range bench rifles you can dream of. Worked for Beretta if I remember correctly. His muzzle breaks are homemade and fantastic. Does great trigger jobs. Does not advertise because he does not need too. Those of us that have had work done by him would gladly vouch on his work, not that he really needs us too. Works out of his garage which is a mess but don't let that distract you. You won't regret using him. 
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Re: X-BOLT Owners HELP!!!
« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2013, 12:53:49 AM »
Mike is a great OLDER guy. I had him do some trigger work, pilar bed, floated barell, and installed a muzzle brake on my 7mag. good turn around time also.

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Re: X-BOLT Owners HELP!!!
« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2013, 04:02:07 PM »
 I have it in the stainless in 300WSM. Just bought it last year, unfortunately still waiting to test it out on a bull. I have put a few rounds threw it though and it shoots great.

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Re: X-BOLT Owners HELP!!!
« Reply #12 on: September 13, 2013, 03:59:56 PM »
Mine's in 30-06.  Love it.  Shoots well, feels right, handles smoothly, a really nice rifle.
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Re: X-BOLT Owners HELP!!!
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2013, 08:25:52 PM »
mine is in 7mm-08, 3 deer 3 shots in last 3 years.  Love the rotary mag, short bolt lift and light weight.  I ditched 2 Remingtons for it.                                                     
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Re: X-BOLT Owners HELP!!!
« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2013, 05:41:10 PM »
Mine is the stainless stalker in 300wsm.  Half the kick of my old SW 30.06 and half the weight.  Only thing I don't like about it is it is not made in the USA.

 


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