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 Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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10/12/21 05:32 AM
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varmit_master
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Woodsman
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I have had a savage 110 long range hunter in 280AI on back order. It has been almost 3 months. I came across browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI. Has anyone shot or heard anything about them? I had a kimber hunter in 280AI.
Savage 110 280AI is 1@9 twist.
Browning x bolt 280AI is 1@8 twist.
I will be reloading berger vld 168 gr and 180 gr berger.
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Re: Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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10/12/21 02:13 PM
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Judd
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I don't have experience with that specific model but most Xbolts I've been around will shoot. Good luck and this will take it up to the top maybe someone that has first hand experience will chime in.
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Re: Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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10/12/21 02:35 PM
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J.G.
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I've shot a few X-bolts and spotted for one all day yesterday. The ones I've shot or spotted for have all done well. Pretty nice rifles, really.
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Re: Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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10/12/21 02:58 PM
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RedSnake
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One’s I’ve seen shot great. Wood stock? If so consider getting a good bedding job. Not a lot of aftermarket options but with a rifle like that you want keep it as is.
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Re: Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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10/12/21 11:31 PM
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GusWayne
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The X Bolt is solid
I’ll be adding another soon as I figure out what caliber I want
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Re: Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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10/12/21 11:35 PM
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Master Plumb
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I have the 6.5 CM it is a solid shooter you cannot go wrong.
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Re: Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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#8416052
10/13/21 01:51 AM
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erathar
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I’ve never owned one. I’ve been around a lot of Abolts and they are great. I was leaning towards an Xbolt until I handled one. I don’t like the idea of hanging a suppressor off the end of that pencil thin barrel.
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Re: Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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#8416063
10/13/21 02:04 AM
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My ABolt is solid. Put a Timney trigger spring kit in it and it’s been great. Shoots 3/4”-1” with factory ammo. Would expect nothing less from the XBolt.
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Re: Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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#8416232
10/13/21 08:48 AM
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varmit_master
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Fount another one i like also. Browning x bolt hells canyon long range 280AI.
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Re: Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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10/13/21 10:56 AM
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eneat1119
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I have a new Bergara Premiere Highlander 280AI for sale if interested.
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Re: Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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10/14/21 07:54 AM
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varmit_master
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Bergara are nice rifle's. Looking for a 1@8 twist. And a 26 inch barrel.
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Re: Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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10/14/21 11:58 AM
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Buzzsaw
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1. Bergara Premier anything
2. Browning X-Bolt, Hell's canyon Long Range
3. Tikka Veil
4. Franchi Momentum
5. Remington 5R anything
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Re: Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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10/14/21 12:32 PM
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J.G.
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1. Bergara Premier anything
2. Browning X-Bolt, Hell's canyon Long Range
3. Tikka Veil
4. Franchi Momentum
5. Remington 5R anything This has been your experience with them, Dan?
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Re: Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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10/14/21 12:40 PM
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I have a few X-Bolts and they are all fine shooters. My only complaints are with the funky magazine and how difficult it is to get the barrel out of the receiver without destroying the receiver.
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Re: Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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10/16/21 10:45 PM
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scottfromdallas
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1. Bergara Premier anything
2. Browning X-Bolt, Hell's canyon Long Range
3. Tikka Veil
4. Franchi Momentum
5. Remington 5R anything This has been your experience with them, Dan?  I think he actually owned one of the 5. My guess is he had a Remington.
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Re: Looking at a Browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI.
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10/17/21 05:02 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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I have had a savage 110 long range hunter in 280AI on back order. It has been almost 3 months. I came across browning x bolt western hunter in 280AI. Has anyone shot or heard anything about them? I had a kimber hunter in 280AI.
Savage 110 280AI is 1@9 twist.
Browning x bolt 280AI is 1@8 twist.
I will be reloading berger vld 168 gr and 180 gr berger. Browning has been much more open mind on higher BC bullet offerings. Hence the twist rates. Only complaint with brownings have been after market trigger availability. The springs do work well though, especially for the price.
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