You win a new Browning X Bolt? What caliber do you choose?

[338BearHunter]

I've lusted for a Browning X-Bolt in .308 Winchester (because they don't make them in the best cartridge, .338 Federal). One thing that really bothers me though, is they make them with a 1:12 twist. Most of their other similar offerings have 1:10". It may seem trivial, and may have nothing to do with what I'm seeing, but my 1:10 twist .308s don't like 180-grain rounds. I'd worry that a 1:12 twist might also dislike the heavier rounds.

So besides .308 and .338 Fed, my only other centerfire rifle is .243. My long .243 doesn't see much use, so it would be hard to justify another.

I'd take the plunge and go magnum. Either 7mm Rem, .300 WM, .300 Win Mag, or .338 Win Mag.

Do they make it in .375 Ruger?

UPDATE: I just went to Browning's website. The newer .308s are now 1:10" twist, so I'd probably just go with that.

 

[88man]

7mm mag or 300winmag or 28nosler

 

[Huntkook]

Still fun to poke the bear sometimes.

 

[mtmuley]

I knew @mtmuley would not disappoint. I know him. Cannot throw dirt on the PRC. It has done me right so far.

Honestly, I think a fast twist lowly .270 Winchester would be interesting. Don't know if Browning offers one, but might be fun. mtmuley

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

The key is definitely in your intentions with it. I’ve been eyeing one of the 6.8 westerns so it gets my vote

Problem is the barrel twist is too slow for the super long bullets. I called hammer last week and it really needs at min a 1 in 7.

 

[mtmuley]

Problem is the barrel twist is too slow for the super long bullets. I called hammer last week and it really needs at min a 1 in 7.

Probly talked to Steve? mtmuley

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

Probly talked to Steve? mtmuley

Yep

 

[mtmuley]

Yep

Good stuff Steve. I'm so glad those guys are doing well. I'll ask him if he remembers you. Haha. mtmuley

 

[TN2shot07]

Problem is the barrel twist is too slow for the super long bullets. I called hammer last week and it really needs at min a 1 in 7.

Steve would definitely know! What I’ve read online (factory ammo) the 1:7.5 in the x-bolt has done well with up to the 175’s (a lot more bullet than my 270 now). The model 70 has a slower twist and has had trouble with the longer stuff. I know they like to spin those hammers fast tho

 

[The Hedgehog]

Whatever the easiest to sell..

 

[WNC2500]

Whatever the easiest to sell..

I agree @Greenhorn
No one has told me that they are dying for a particular caliber. I think that either a 7mm or 300WM might be the one.

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

Good stuff Steve. I'm so glad those guys are doing well. I'll ask him if he remembers you. Haha. mtmuley

Yeah I hit him up last year about my 300win, and then my BIL just got an xbolt long range in 6.8 western and I was curious about the 168 grain hammer hunter.

He’s a fount of knowledge.

 

[Knight.54]

I’d get a 6.5 and sell it…. But all my rifles are Remingtons,Weatherbys or Rugers…..

 

[TN2shot07]

I agree @Greenhorn
No one has told me that they are dying for a particular caliber. I think that either a 7mm or 300WM might be the one.

Strictly for resale purposes, which model x-bolt are you limited to?

 

[WNC2500]

@TN2shot07, I think I am only limited to NOT getting the PRO which is over like $2200ish-$2500

 

[blackbeard]

22-250, wanted one for quite a while

 

[Redside]

I'd get the suppressor ready model in about any caliber 20" and under.

 

[MO Betta]

Weighed against what I currently own, a .22-250 or 375 H&H.

I love everything .277 so the 6.8 Western would be tempting. Contrary to what was stated previously, this round isn't the .277 being adopted by the military, that is the .277 sig fury. 6.8 SPC was looked at previously but never got traction.

 

[turbobrick]

Looking at the available cartridges I'd go for 325wsm or 338 Win Mag, but I love cool calibers like that.

 

[RaiderRich]

I am intrigued by the 6.8 Western so I would go that route, though 280AI would be my second option