A-Bolt or X-Bolt

[TSR6]

Hey Guys,

Taking money out of the picture for the price difference between the two, would you go for a Browning Mountain TI or a X-Bolt.

I realize they made some changes in the XBolt, but it seems like most of it is conveniance based - between the button to eject a shell without clicking the saftey off, and the new magazine. Beyond that, is there any reason to even consider the X-Bolt over the TI?

My mind is set on the TI 99.9%

[TSR6]

bump?!

Nobody has used both a X-Bolt & A-Bolt at some point?

[stalkingbear]

I don't feel qualified to answer because although I've got several a-bolts, have only handled x-bolts and shot 1 except to say the factory out of box triggers are OUTSTANDING. I'm serious-the X-bolt triggers are among the damn few I wouldn't even touch, except MAYBE reduce pull weight a small bit. Since I've long since modified my A-bolts so that I may operate bolt while on safety, that part makes no difference to me. While I like the ease of changing mags on the X-bolt, I'm not crazy about them being plastic instead of the conventional removable steel mags concealed inside floorplate as in A-bolts. Another thing is with the unique mount screw setup of the X-bolt, I'd like to see them include bases. I CAN however tell you this much, I'm going to get an X-bolt soon so we'll know how mine does as soon as I get it and wring it out.

[WestVirginiaBrent]

I have zero experience with the X-bolt but no way I'd ever give up my A-bolt for an X-bolt or any other gun. My A-bolt has been the best rifle I have ever handled bar none.

[TSR6]

Thanks for the replies.

I'm not to worried about the trigger, as those can always be re-worked. I know my dad's a-bolt trigger is reworked a touch lighter. I'd just have it matched to that.

I really like the Mountain TI - so I yet to see a reason to even consider the X-Bolt.

[hondaman]

I have a Mountain TI in 325WSM and I love it. But my next gun will be the X-Bolt in 7mm-08 so my son(10 years old)will also use it. I like the fact you can unload with the saftey on with the X-Bolt. Also the price is a factor.

[TSR6]

Yeah, I don't quite want to spend the $$ for the TI, but after carrying one for a season - I'm sold. I want my own.

I held and played with an x-bolt two days ago. I didn't like it.

[270BBR]

How does the A-Bolt or the X-Boltfeed the WSM?

[Mr. Longbeard]

I've shot a few rifles in my day... My A-Bolt'sare my last guns I'll ever buy!!!

[TSR6]

ORIGINAL: 270BBR

How does the A-Bolt or the X-Boltfeed the WSM?

A-Bolt has a swing down door with a detachable metal clip. The X-Bolt has a drop-out plastic/composite clip.