Browning Target Max ?
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Never seen one except in 4 Sale ads NEVER heard any one speak of one either 
Odd that the Browning boys are=not bragging them up . I see they even chamber it in 6 GT 
Odd that the Browning boys are=not bragging them up . I see they even chamber it in 6 GT
Billy ! 
not a lot of interest in the Browning by the looks of it
not a lot of interest in the Browning by the looks of it 
270WSMXBolt
Regular
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- Delta B.C.
I don't think a lot made it over the border. Cheers
https://www.dantesports.com/en/product/browning-x-bolt-target-max/
Dante did have some Big Discount Hmm 
Dante did have some Big Discount
Hmm Bustercluck
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- Fort McMurray
My concern would be aftermarket parts/support. It’s so much easier dealing with remington 700 stuff. What are those like for rebarrelling? I’ve seen a few threads on people having problems putting new barrels on Browning rifles, but I can’t remember if they were a-bolts or x-bolts.
Yea NOT interested in one EVER for my self - But it was interesting
This is the reason I assume Browning doesn't get more love, just so little aftermarket support for em.
Bustercluck
CGN Regular
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- Fort McMurray
I bought Nik a youth model x-bolt in 6 creed off the internet a few years ago. I like the rifle, but the action seems like garbage. It seems like a cheap chinese knockoff of my old a-bolts. Since then I’ve seen a few more at the range with some kind of coating that seem quite a bit nicer, but I don’t think I’d buy another. I’m sure they’re a good and dependable hunting rifle, just not my cup of tea.Yea NOT interested in one EVER for my self - But it was interesting
My .02 worth...
I had two 6.5 PRC's...first one I bought was a Tikka, WHAT a shooter ! So, a yr later I picked up a new Browning LR Max. Bought the Browning to be my range "plinker" and was keeping the Tikka for hunting.
The LR Max was a great shooter, albeit more fussy than my Tikka. The LRM had some beautiful groups, but, it just wouldn't keep up at all to the Tikka for different weights of bullets. Always seemed to be finessing the loads, even after finding that sweet spot.
The Tikka...well, it ate EVERYTHING with gusto and accuracy ! Even the 120 gr Ballistic tips I use in my 6.5 Swede ! I liked it better than my Browning.
Health reasons forced me out of rifle shooting which I loved for soo long, so I sold them both to facilitate a mobility scooter to get me around the SC courses...Focused now on shotgun sports
I had two 6.5 PRC's...first one I bought was a Tikka, WHAT a shooter ! So, a yr later I picked up a new Browning LR Max. Bought the Browning to be my range "plinker" and was keeping the Tikka for hunting.
The LR Max was a great shooter, albeit more fussy than my Tikka. The LRM had some beautiful groups, but, it just wouldn't keep up at all to the Tikka for different weights of bullets. Always seemed to be finessing the loads, even after finding that sweet spot.
The Tikka...well, it ate EVERYTHING with gusto and accuracy ! Even the 120 gr Ballistic tips I use in my 6.5 Swede ! I liked it better than my Browning.
Health reasons forced me out of rifle shooting which I loved for soo long, so I sold them both to facilitate a mobility scooter to get me around the SC courses...Focused now on shotgun sports
I see that but buying something like the TM or TMLite would be for what it is , not for what it could be changed to.
Like other brands that offer special lr or target models
Have heard lots of fanfare for the XBolts in general, more positive than negative, just not much on the TMax
For whatever reason, that's always been my impression. The BPS shotguns are beautifully put together/finished too, just never seem to shoulder right for me and if memory serves, the manual suggests (or did) that you don't attempt to disassemble? At least they bottom eject, but so does an Ithaca 37 @ less than half the price. (used) The newest Browning bolt actions look nice but I won't lie...when I see them in the same place as I see Tikka's, I have asked myself more than once; "now who would ever pick Browning over Tikka?" Only people I've met who have them love the Browning brand, and use them to hunt big game. (=few shots a year) I've never shot one myself.
Citoris/BL-22s=yes please.
I was a Browning fan in my youth. Picked up a 270 in a BAR in 1970, decided I didn't like it much. Next was a BBR, was OK, bought a tang safety Ruger in 7RM as it had the 1-8 twist about 1988-9. Wanted a syn stock 338WM, had 9 guns on the counter--wanted the lightest, figured I'd be getting an A Bolt probably, nope, Rem 700 KS Mtn. Then some 1885's, loved those, still do. Somewhere in there was a BL22, single feeding wan't easy, didn't much like filling tubes either Next was an A-Bolt 22, that one was a good gun, it shot, sold it to buy a bow, regret that sale. Had a BPS as well, liked it a lot, think I sold it to buy a bow too. Finally bought a T-bolt stainless maybe 10-12 yrs ago, like it a lot. Their centerfire guns other than an 1885 though, nah. Not the right options at the time I was looking, little to no aftermarket options for them.
I owned a Long Range Max in the past, at the bottom of this pic:
Mine was in .280 AI, so not really a "precision" cartridge per se, more of a long range hunting cartridge.
Findings:
- It still needs a trigger. They are heavy, even with an MCARBO spring in it I got it to about two pounds, might be fine for hunting but for a true long range rifle I definitely prefer something lighter.
- Magazine compatibility is another thing that stands out. For a pure hunting rifle, the X-Bolt is fine, the mags fit flush and feed nicely. For a target rifle I wish it would have been AICS compatible. I understand some models are, but I wish mine was as well. Oh well.
- Stock is alright-ish, but not quite as rigid as I'd like either. You get some flex with a loaded bipod. No pic rail or ARCA plate means making some more permanent modifications.
- Accessories, there just isn't much out there. McMillan makes stocks, Timney makes a trigger but it's also a hunting trigger.
Thoughts:
I ended up going back to Rem 700 footprint. I've got two 700s and a Bergara B-14 now. The Rem 700 compatibility means endless options. I like the X-Bolt as a hunting rifle, but it's not as universally well-suited to the long range game IMO. This was an earlier model and there have been a few changes since then, but I don't know if I'd be willing to give up what you gain in flexibility with sticking to the R700 footprint.
Mine was in .280 AI, so not really a "precision" cartridge per se, more of a long range hunting cartridge.
Findings:
- It still needs a trigger. They are heavy, even with an MCARBO spring in it I got it to about two pounds, might be fine for hunting but for a true long range rifle I definitely prefer something lighter.
- Magazine compatibility is another thing that stands out. For a pure hunting rifle, the X-Bolt is fine, the mags fit flush and feed nicely. For a target rifle I wish it would have been AICS compatible. I understand some models are, but I wish mine was as well. Oh well.
- Stock is alright-ish, but not quite as rigid as I'd like either. You get some flex with a loaded bipod. No pic rail or ARCA plate means making some more permanent modifications.
- Accessories, there just isn't much out there. McMillan makes stocks, Timney makes a trigger but it's also a hunting trigger.
Thoughts:
I ended up going back to Rem 700 footprint. I've got two 700s and a Bergara B-14 now. The Rem 700 compatibility means endless options. I like the X-Bolt as a hunting rifle, but it's not as universally well-suited to the long range game IMO. This was an earlier model and there have been a few changes since then, but I don't know if I'd be willing to give up what you gain in flexibility with sticking to the R700 footprint.
