Browning's new X-Bolt 2 Stainless Vari-Tech Black is a bolt-action rifle built to adapt to the shooter, with an adjustable stock and comb, a stainless barrel and action, and a threaded 51cm barrel. Made for the hunt, built for precision
With the X-Bolt 2 Stainless Vari-Tech Black, Browning introduces a bolt-action rifle that goes beyond performance: it is designed to adapt perfectly to its user. Building on proven expertise and innovation, this new generation combines ruggedness, precision and advanced ergonomics to perform when hunting conditions become demanding.

At the heart of this rifle, the Vari-Tech stock makes all the difference. Fully adjustable, it allows the shooter to customise both length of pull and comb height, ensuring a natural shooting position and perfect alignment with the optic. This high level of adjustability enhances comfort, stability and shooting consistency, whatever the hunter’s build or hunting configuration.

Performance is also built into the action. The DLX trigger, adjustable from 800g to 1.3kg, delivers a crisp, precise break, giving the shooter exceptional control over every shot. The free-floating barrel features double bedding and undergoes rigorous quality controls designed to ensure a high level of accuracy, shot after shot.
The Stainless finish further reinforces the X-Bolt 2’s all-weather credentials. Its stainless-steel barrel and receiver provide excellent resistance to corrosion, a major advantage when hunting in rain, humidity or challenging outdoor conditions. With its 51cm barrel threaded M14x1, the rifle remains highly manoeuvrable while being ideally suited for use with a sound moderator.

Its fluted bolt ensures smooth and fast operation, while the safety system allows the bolt to be cycled without disengaging the safety. A Picatinny rail supplied as standard makes mounting an optic quick and straightforward, completing a modern and highly versatile setup.


The X-Bolt 2 Stainless Vari-Tech Black is more than an evolution. It is a rifle engineered to give hunters confidence, comfort and precision, whatever the conditions.
Modern, rugged and fully adaptable, it is designed for those who demand the very best from their equipment – and expect every shot to count.
See the full specification for the X-Bolt 2 Stainless Vari-Tech Black on Browning’s own website.
The Vari-Tech stock is fully adjustable for both length of pull and comb height, so the shooter can set a natural shooting position and align the eye correctly with the optic.
It uses Browning’s DLX trigger, adjustable from 800g to 1.3kg, which gives a crisp, precise break.
Yes. The 51cm barrel is threaded M14x1, so the rifle is suited to use with a sound moderator while staying manoeuvrable.
A Picatinny rail is supplied as standard, so an optic can be mounted quickly without buying separate bases.
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