Browning X Bolt
01-17-2015, 03:13 PM
#1
Spike
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Browning X Bolt
Hey guys, I'm new here. I just wanted to get some opinions on a purchase I made today.
A little history of my self. I'm from WV and have been hunting for the last 42 years, and a reloader. I've been a Ruger guy for many years and have been hunting with a No-1 25-06 for the last 17 years. Well as I'm getting older I've been looking at a all weather, lighter rifle to hunt with. After my research I settled on a Browning X Bolt Stainless Stocker in a 280 rem. 30 years ago I owned a 700 280 but didn't keep it long, but always regretted not keeping it. So my question is what do you guys think of this rifle and dose anyone have any good loads that you're willing to share.
Thanks for any input
A little history of my self. I'm from WV and have been hunting for the last 42 years, and a reloader. I've been a Ruger guy for many years and have been hunting with a No-1 25-06 for the last 17 years. Well as I'm getting older I've been looking at a all weather, lighter rifle to hunt with. After my research I settled on a Browning X Bolt Stainless Stocker in a 280 rem. 30 years ago I owned a 700 280 but didn't keep it long, but always regretted not keeping it. So my question is what do you guys think of this rifle and dose anyone have any good loads that you're willing to share.
Thanks for any input
01-18-2015, 08:38 AM
#3
Giant Nontypical
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Proud owner of a Browning X-bolt Stainless Stalker in .338 WM.
I wish all my gun were as good !
However, not a reloader - but I do like Hornady manufactured ammo.
I wish all my gun were as good !
However, not a reloader - but I do like Hornady manufactured ammo.
Last edited by Sheridan; 01-18-2015 at 12:19 PM.
01-18-2015, 09:17 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2009
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I have taken quite a bit of game with a .280. A 140 Accubond pushed by IMR 4350 would be a good place to start.
I have used a 160 grain pill on larger game such as elk, kudu, et. For the 160 load I have not been completely happy with the Barnes bullets and have settled on the old standby Nosler Partition.
Mostly I just load the 140 grain bullet and use it for nearly everything.
I have used a 160 grain pill on larger game such as elk, kudu, et. For the 160 load I have not been completely happy with the Barnes bullets and have settled on the old standby Nosler Partition.
Mostly I just load the 140 grain bullet and use it for nearly everything.
01-18-2015, 11:21 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Alberta Canada
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I have had a bunch of the old Browning Safari and the A bolts. All were excellent rifles. The X bolt is as good as the older ones. I agree with Big Uncle on the 140 grain loads. I use tthe 140 grain Hornady for elk in my Weatherby, and they plain work.
02-01-2015, 01:48 PM
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Spike
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http://rs1298.pbsrc.com/albums/ag42/...b0.jpg~320x480
Well fellows, I think I've found a load.
Hornady 154 grn SST and 54.2 grns IMR 7828
3-shot group @ 100 yds
Well fellows, I think I've found a load.
Hornady 154 grn SST and 54.2 grns IMR 7828
3-shot group @ 100 yds
02-01-2015, 01:49 PM
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Spike
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