Browning Drops New X-Bolt 2 Line and 20-Gauge A5 at the 2024 SHOT Show

Published on January 31st, 2023

Browning A5 Hunter, 20 Gauge

It’s here. Make way for the new-for-2024 Browning A5 Hunter 20 Gauge. A tried-and-true shotgun design, this beauty will make your upland and waterfowl dreams a reality. A universal shotgun, the A5 Hunter 20 Gauge showcases the legendary Humpback receiver shape with aluminum construction that is lightweight and strong. Wearing a stylish gloss black anodized receiver finish and blued barrel, this shooter has a classic look. The Turkish walnut stock has a gloss finish and shim adjustment for length of pull, cast, and drop customization. An innovative Inflex II Recoil Pad soaks up what little recoil this versatile scattergun produces. The A5 Hunter 20 Gauge has three (F, M, IC) Invector-DS choke tubes, which provide excellent patterns and put more pellets on target. The ventilated rib is topped off with a fiber-optic front sight and an ivory mid-bead.

Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed

Improving on a legendary design is challenging, but we did it. Enter the Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed. Fitted with a reconfigured receiver with additional bolt guidance surface area for smoother operation, the X-Bolt 2 Speed is available in a litany of calibers to fit your specific hunt needs. The 60-degree bolt got a facelift and is sleeker and more ergonomic than ever to provide even faster cycling and ensure your hand will never contact the scope during cycling. The all-new Vari-Tech stock is cloaked in Browning’s own OVIX camo and delivers customization in spades, from the adjustable LOP to the adjustable comb to the interchangeable grip modules and over-molded grip surfaces. Smoked Bronze Cerokote protects metal parts and adds to the rifle’s hard-to-ignore look.

The X-Bolt 2 Speed is available in the following calibers: 243, 6.5 CM, 308, 6.5 PRC, 6.8 WST, 30-06, 7MM, 28 NOS, 300, 300 PRC

Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed SPR

SPR stands for Suppressor Ready, and when you purchase our X-Bolt 2 Speed SPR, you get all the innovative new features we poured into every X-Bolt 2 Speed in a rifle with a four-inch shorter barrel that is optimized for a suppressor. The fluted, sporter contour barrel is threaded 5/8"-24 and has a radial muzzle brake. The fully adjustable, multiple-lever DLX Trigger can be set to exact hunting weights and promises a zero-creep, crisp break.

The X-Bolt 2 Speed SPR is available in the following calibers: 243, 6.5 CM, 308, 6.5 PRC, 6.8 WST, 270, 30-06, 7MM, 7 PRC, 300, 300 PRC

Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed LR

Like the original X-Bolt, our plan when building the X-Bolt 2 was to give plenty of options to those who trust the Browning name. Engineered to punch lungs at extended distances, the X-Bolt 2 Speed LR (Long Range) showcases a new Plus Magazine System that allows extra cartridge capacity and ensures quick and easy mag removal. The added aluminum Picatinny rail means quick bipod mounting, and the extended bolt handle promises smooth cycling and rapid follow-up shots. Of course, the X-Bolt 2 Speed LR sports all the new X-Bolt 2 features like the Vari-Tech stock, DLX trigger, redesigned bolt, and reconfigured receiver.

The X-Bolt 2 Speed LR is available in the following calibers: 243, 6.5 CM, 308, 6.5 PRC, 6.8 WST, 270, 30-06, 7MM, 7 PRC, 300, 300 PRC

X-Bolt 2 Speed Carbon Fiber

Our X-Bolt 2 Speed Carbon Fiber is a factory rifle that looks and feels like a custom build. It has a Preferred Barrel Blanks carbon fiber and stainless steel barrel with 5/8"-24 muzzle threading for either the included Recoil Hawg Muzzle brake, thread protector, or optional suppressor. A durable Tungsten Cerakote finish complements the OVIX Vari-Tech stock.

The X-Bolt 2 Speed Carbon Fiber is available in the following calibers: 243, 6.5 CM, 308, 6.5 PRC, 6.8 WST, 270, 30-06, 7MM, 7 PRC, 300, 300 PRC

X-Bolt 2 Hell’s Canyon McMillan LR

A long-range big-game wrecker built on the composite McMillan Game Scout stock with OVIX camo, the X-Bolt 2 Hell's Canyon McMillian is just what the Shoot Far Accurately Doctor ordered. Like all X-Bolt 2 builds, this rifle showcases a redesigned bolt and reconfigured receiver for supreme cycling smoothness. The Recoil Hawg muzzle brake negates up to 76 percent of felt recoil, meaning the shoulder pop that usually accompanies many long-range rifle calibers is much more manageable. This means you can stay in the scope, on target, and make a quick follow-up shot if necessary. Other must-mention features of this new-for-2024 rifle include:

The new Plus Magazine System
Smoked Bronze Cerokote finish on all metal parts
The adjustable, multi-lever DLX Trigger

The X-Bolt 2 Hell’s Canyon McMillan LR is available in the following calibers: 6.5 CM, 6.5 PRC, 6.8 WST, 7MM, 7 PRC, 28 NOS, 300, 300 PRC

X-Bolt 2 Mountain Pro Carbon Fiber

Sure to be a crowd pleaser and coveted by those who roam the backcountry in search of big game nirvana, the X-Bolt 2 Mountain Pro Carbon Fiber sports a Preferred Barrel Blanks carbon fiber wrapped stainless steel barrel with 5/8"-24 threading. The carbon fiber barrel and Pro carbon fiber stock reduce weight while boosting durability, and the rifle’s fore-end features an aluminum Picatinny rail for right-now bipod mounting. The corrosion-resistant, stainless steel action with Smoked Bronze Cerokote makes the rifle bulletproof against corrosion with far superior protection than bare stainless steel.

The X-Bolt 2 Mountain Pro Carbon Fiber is available in the following calibers: 6.5 CM, 6.5 PRC, 6.8 WST, 7MM, 7 PRC, 300, 300 PRC

X-Bolt 2 Pro McMillan Carbon Fiber

A one-piece carbon fiber McMillan Game Warden 2.0 stock with an Urban Carbon Ambush finish makes this rifle challenging to ignore. So, we recommend not ignoring it. Make your 2024 hunt dreams a reality and take full advantage of the perfect blend of weight, balance, durability, and jaw-dropping accuracy that this as close to custom as it gets rifle provides. From the sage-dappled plains to the Rockies, the X-Bolt 2 Pro McMillan Carbon Fiber with Carbon Gray Cerokote was built to help you win in the woods. The Preferred Barrel Blanks carbon fiber and stainless steel barrel has 5/8"-24 threading, and the fore-end sports an aluminum Picatinny rail.

The X-Bolt 2 Pro McMillan Carbon Fiber is available in the following calibers: 6.5 CM, 6.5 PRC, 6.8 WST, 7 PRC, 300, and 300 PRC.

X-Bolt 2 Pro McMillan SPR Carbon Fiber

Made with 4-inch shorter barrel lengths that are optimized for use with a suppressor, the X-Bolt 2 Pro McMillan SPR Carbon Fiber is a short, highly maneuverable, and ultra-accurate rifle. It features a Preferred Barrel Blanks carbon fiber wrapped stainless steel barrel with 5/8"-24 muzzle threads and a tough-as-nails carbon fiber McMillan Game Warden 2.0 stock cloaked in Urban Carbon Ambush. The stock features a rising, high-comb design that ensures proper eye-to-scope alignment.

The X-Bolt 2 Pro McMillan SPR Carbon Fiber is available in the following calibers: 6.5 CM, 308, 6.5 PRC, 6.8 WST, 7 PRC, 300, and 300 PRC.

X-Bolt 2 Target Competition Lite

Our X-Bolt 2 Target Competition Lite features our new Vari-Tech composite stock with gray over-molded grip surfaces. Designed for those chasing podium finishes at long-range shooting competitions, the new full-diameter target receiver was redesigned to ensure additional bolt guidance for smoother operation. An alignment flat is machined into the top of the receiver to aid in scope alignment and leveling. We pinned the recoil lug to the receiver to ensure perfect orientation should the Preferred Barrel Blanks stainless steel and carbon fiber wrapped barrel need replacing. The Xtra Capacity Magazine System holds up to 10 rounds, and the rifle ships with one MDT 10-round polymer box magazine. This rifle is ready for the range and is an out-of-the-box competitor.

The X-Bolt 2 Target Competition Lite is available in the following calibers: 6MM CM, 6.5 CM, and 308 Win.