Browning X-Bolt Hunter in .223 anyone.....?

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Hello. I'm trying to find a dealer/store in Ontario, preferably in Easter Ontario, who stocks or can easily order the Browning X-Bolt Hunter in .223. I called Cabela's, they don't even stock it - saying it wasn't a popular enough caliber to stock.

Have any of you seen this rifle somewhere else in a store, or do you actually own this rifle?

Thanks.
 
IvoB said:
Call: Al Simmons Gun Shop in Hamilton, Ontario
(905) 522-1131
They may be able to order one for you - speak to Mike.

cheers
ivo
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I can vouch for these guys. Both Mike and Dan (the brothers) are great to work with. Extremely knowledgeable, willing to help educate, and never pushy on a sale.
I've bought from them before and certainly will again.
 
Thanks for the info guys. I did find that one on Eli's site for $1029. Not bad at all. I just assumed it would be more than that.

d4Dave, just curious about yours, how does it handle ammo like freedom bucket or bulk stuff like Federal?

Do you varmint with it, or just paper/targets etc?

Thanks.
 
henry22 said:
Thanks for the info guys. I did find that one on Eli's site for $1029. Not bad at all. I just assumed it would be more than that.

d4Dave, just curious about yours, how does it handle ammo like freedom bucket or bulk stuff like Federal?

Do you varmint with it, or just paper/targets etc?

Thanks.
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My X-Bolt eats any ammo I have fed it so far with no issues at all. Remington, Federal and Hornady. The darn thing clover leafed 3 rounds from the first shot with a brand new scope and then proceeded to clover leaf 3 shot groups across the page as I dialed it into bullseye. It has never moved despite being carried on a sling, on my quad and on my tractors.

I have shot ravens, skunks, porcupine, coyotes and paper with it. I asked a trapper friend about his .223 and what he has shot with it and he has shot wolves, coyotes, wolverine, fisher, lynx and said he wouldn't hesitate to shoot a cougar or black bear if he had to.

This little rifle has become so ingrained with me that when I pick it up to use it I am absolutely confident that I am going to hit what I am aiming at. Did I mention that I love this rifle ?? LOL

If/when you buy one make sure that you purchase at least one extra magazine. I wanted to buy a Browning .223 in the Micro rifle instead of the Hunter for the reduced weight and length but at the time they were not available. I thought I saw them in Micro's recently and that would be ideal imho.
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Thanks guys, much appreciated. Here's the deal, my dad wants me to source a .223 for him. He's going to e-transfer me the money, I'll pick it up. But he shouldn't be in any hurry. Not a fan of being at the range in this frigid weather. And he's going to have to wait until spring anyway.

Long story short, he's got his mind set on the Rem 700 SPS in .223, I was trying to persuade him to look at the Browning X-Bolt Hunter - I just think they're exceptionally well made, handsome, and they look like a classic rifle should.

His idea was to focus on shooting at 200 yards (he's older now, and 300 yards would be a stretch for him). I can shoot 1 1/2" to 2 inch potatoes off the top of a target board at 100 yards with a Henry 22 mag lever action, and a Vortex Diamondback, 4-12X40. Therefore, if he wanted the same magnification at 200 yards, similar field of view, what should we look at?

We can't afford a Vortex in a larger model ex, 6-24X50. But, Bushnell makes a model called the Trophy: 6-24x50mm - Matte, for $329.99 in my area.

Are these good "enough" scopes, that will stay zeroed even with recoil? Do you any of you guys own these?

Thanks.
 
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