Browning X-bolt aftermarket bottom metal options?

[Aabradsh]

Hey guys

I have a Browning X-bolt medallion, in .308, that I recently picked up. It’s a very accurate rifle and I shoot it well, both off hand and at a bench. The only part I’m not super keen on is the polymer mag it comes with. I am well aware that these are proven to be strong and reliable, but on a rifle with a higher grade finish like this, I’d prefer a more traditional drop plate, internal magazine system.

Does anyone know of any options for a conversion like this? I’ve done quite a bit of digging and research and can’t find much in the way of any aftermarket support for an X-bolt, let alone bottom metal kits.

Any constructive information or recommendations would be appreciated.

Thank you!

 

[guntech]

I think you are s h i t out of luck as far as a drop plate, internal magazine system goes... I am certain no one would make such an item to fit such a specialized shape required.

Why buy a detachable magazine rifle if that is not what you want? Buy a Remington 700, there are some nice custom drop plate, internal magazine systems for it.


On the other hand you have a fine rifle that functions well as it is...

 

[cantgetright]

I love the x-bolts and the magazines they have but sounds like you want a model 70 supergrade.

 

[Aabradsh]

Yeah, I’m not particularly upset about the mag it has, jut figured if I could get one, I’d probably switch it over

 

[guntech]

Yeah, I’m not particularly upset about the mag it has, jut figured if I could get one, I’d probably switch it over

If you can find someone to manufacture this one of a kind item, and do it nicely ... I think it would cost more than the rifle did...

 

[cody c]

3D scan.

Machine shops have these now, call around. Then you gotta pay for the scanning, and have someone 3D print it or mill out what you want on a 4 axis CNC.

Can be done with phone calls and money. Pitter patter