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GB has bunches of X-Bolts with the "synthetic gray" stock at sub $500 prices. Is that stock just a bow-wow? i am tempted just to get my hands on an X-Bolt... but wonder if that stock is a real dog and i will be spending more du$t to restock... if the accuracy is there, i would not bother restocking...
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I had one a while back.
I think it is just the standard composite stalker stock without the soft-touch.
I did not think there was anything wrong with the stock. It seemed fine.
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I had one a while back.
I think it is just the standard composite stalker stock without the soft-touch.
I did not think there was anything wrong with the stock. It seemed fine. Yep, those rifle have a standard stalker stock without the Dura-touch finish, it should shoot excellent, I say go for it and good luck with your new toy 👍......Hb
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Anyone know the current rebate from Browning on the X-Bolt?
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10% of purchase price through March 31.
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With the problems they have had with dura-touch, you're probably better off without it. If you don't like the gray color, have it dipped, painted, wrapped, etc. I'd say go for it and I'd make a good wager it will shoot sub-moa......
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Supposedly they've improved or resolved the Dura-Touch peeling and discoloring issues, but I agree that you're probably better off without it. I'd all but guarantee that gun will shoot. My experience with my X-Bolt has been positive enough that I intend to buy another in the near future.
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Yeah man, dip that bastid in some cool camo pattern, an excellent idea 👍👍.....Hb
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I bought 2 of them the end of last year off GunBroker when Browning had the $75 rebate going. One in 22-250 and one 6.5 Creedmoor no complaints both shoot under MOA.
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Don’t they have a 26” tube, no matter the caliber?
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Okay, thanks.
I was in gunbroker looking at Xbolts recently and came across a search somehow that was “Xbolt synthetic gray” and all the chamberings had a 26” barrel, even for 308 win and 270. I thought it was odd. Makes sense they aren’t all like that.
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I bought a 280 Rem here for $400. It has a 26" bbl and the gray stock. It is rechambered to 280AI and shoots sub moa groups at speeds that tromp on the 22" 7mmRemMags.
Only issue was modifying the mag to handle the AIs. Can only get 2 in it, so it's a 3 shot rifle.
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I purchased a stainless/walnut X-bolt Hunter and decided to put it in a synthetic stock. I called Browning Parts in Arnold, Mo. and purchased the gray stock to avoid any potential Dura-touch issues with the black ones. My gray stock looks and feels a little cheap, but it is really a darn sturdy, light and functional factory handle. CP.
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I have a Synthetic Gray X-Bolt, in .30-06- one of the most accurate rifles I own. There is nothing wrong with the stock, it's bedded and free-floated, It is, however, pretty plain. I had mine painted by one of our Fire members, and it is a great improvement, not bad looking at all for a synthetic. They are great rifles, IMO.
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I was eyeballing those too and was wondering about the stock. It's a great deal with the rebate. I read they were a shot show special a couple of years ago.
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stopped by Cabelas today. handled an X-bolt with the dura-touch stock. nice ergos. dura-touch stock. did not notice which X-Bolt it was... has a ported barrel,,, which i don't want. impressed with the overall handling. i could see myself owning one.
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Ive been looking at these as well. Tremendous deal with 10% back and free shipping... That 280 Rem with 26 in bbl would be sweet. The 308 with 26 in bbl would be quite awesome as well....Does anyone know off-hand what the twist rate would be on the 308? 1-12 maybe?
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I looked at a 26 Nosler on GB and had questions about what the X-Bolt "Synthetic Gray" stock. For $499 and 10% off sounds like a great deal on a 26 Nosler!
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They had a $75 rebate 6-months ago when I bought mine.
28 Nosler.
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