Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters Browning X-Bolt question

I've been reading a lot of good reviews of the Browning X-Bolt lately. They seem to be an accurate, fairly lightweight rifle. I have one question about it though. Do you think the 4 hole mounting system is a good thing or just a marketing gimmick? I've never wished my scope mounts had 4 screws rather than 2 so I'm wondering if it's a solution to a problem that doesn't even exist. Also, would 4 holes weaken the receiver more than 2? What say you? Thanks.

4 holes are needed because the receiver is so thin . I had one, thought that the magazine system was one of the better detachable designs. I thought the workmanship was great but I disliked everything else about it. I had the 7mm-08 SS Stalker. Was not worth what I paid for it.

They are extremely accurate and durable rifles. I have four of the XBolt rifles and have hunted them hard from October through March and have never had a problem with the mounting systems.

Buy it you will be pleased.

I agree that the four holes are probably a good idea due to the light weight / thin receiver.

I've owned four X-Bolts and looking into buying a fifth (the new Western Hunter model). They are nice and light and point like a quick-handling shotgun.

They have all shot extremely well. Far better than my previously owned Winchesters and Remingtons. I'd say none of them ever shot over 1 MOA - give or take a fraction - right out of the box with nearly any decent ammo. With loads they really like, they are .5-.75 MOA rifles.

I have never had any issues whatsoever with them. Never experienced any of the frozen triggers and such that others seem to have. I hunt in some fairly terrible weather at times, too. Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Alaska and Canada have all seen my X-Bolt rifles.

I'd not hesitate in buying an X-Bolt, although I do feel their pricing might be just a bit higher than it should be. But, everything is getting more expensive these days.