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hbap179 02-18-2009 12:29 PM

x-bolt or icon weathershield
 
Guys need some help ,i plan on buying a sythetic stock rifle , i already have a kimber in 25-o6 in wood stock . can't decide between the browning x-bolt in 270 wsm or a thompson center weathershield in 308 winchester . just for deer in east texas .

Sheridan 02-18-2009 04:21 PM

RE: x-bolt or icon weathershield
 
Doesn't everybody want to own a .270 (why WSM ?) at some point in their lifetime ? !!!


BTW - I am looking to get one of those X-bolts myself, but in.338 (Got one on order now).



Good luck with YOUR decision......

stalkingbear 02-18-2009 05:35 PM

RE: x-bolt or icon weathershield
 
I'm a HUGE Browning fan! You'll never go wrong with either, but I simply prefer Brownings.

RugerM77.270 02-19-2009 05:38 AM

RE: x-bolt or icon weathershield
 
X-Bolt in 270, win. or wsm your choice. I have hunted E. Texas and you will be well suited with either.

polaris754 09-28-2009 04:23 PM

cant go wrong with them icons great rifle!

dakine999 09-30-2009 09:15 AM

I purchased an X-bolt in .270 win last month and have been very happy with it. It grouped great right out of the box and is smooth as can be. Even shot it at 300 yards on the range last week and it did well.

bugsNbows 10-01-2009 03:31 AM

+1 on the X-Bolt.

wsbales 10-02-2009 11:44 AM

I own an x-bolt and the TC Venture (same barrel and bolt as Icon and cheap $440.00) it shoots circles around the X-bolt, it shoots 5 shot 3/4 inch groups with factory ammo. The Venture even shoots as good as my custom Heavy barrel Remington Sendero which scope and all set me back almost $2000.00. The Thompson is awesome.

MALLARD76 10-03-2009 03:39 PM

Icon
 
Owning both, I give my vote to the Icon.

tiwil 10-03-2009 05:24 PM

I've never handle the t/c but I own a x-bolt and I really like it.

Sniper151 10-15-2009 05:56 PM

Browning X-Bolt in 308 Win.

vtrevx 10-23-2009 07:24 PM

I purchased a SS X Bolt chambered in 300 WSM about a month ago and have been very happy with my purchase. I did a ton of research before finally getting this gun - in comparison to other guns it was a very close match up in most all categories especially w/ the Tika. In the end it was the fit and feel of the gun against my shoulder that sold me on it. I've taken it to the range several times now and the thing shoots awesome.
I don't have much experience with the Icon but I will say I do have a TC Omega camo/stainless that I have been very happy with and know that those guys make great guns too.


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