"I've heard the trigger mechanism is overly complicated and some question its reliability? Also, heard others say the quality of the action/barrel is not as good as other rifles in a similar price bracket (Tikka T3"
The trigger is a bit complicated, however I haven't heard of a single malfunction. In my opinion all the negative remarks about it possibly failing are speculation.
The only downside I can think of is that only Jard makes an aftermarket trigger for it. My trigger is turned all the way down and breaks at 4.5 pounds. It has no creep and breaks like glass, I wish it were 3-3.5 lbs though.
As I said earlier the rifle is very accurate. I like the tikkas but dislike the fit and finish of the (cosmetics), I think the xbolt compares to the tikka in most areas but with better fit, finished, and magazine well.
My rifle has a wood stock 30-06 with a3x12 nikon and weighs 8lbs loaded with sling ready to hunt. Thats just about perfect to me.
