Browning 035538282 X-Bolt Mountain Pro 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt Action Rifle 22" Barrel Burnt Bronze

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Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro Burnt Bronze Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor

For the dedicated hunter, the discerning precision shooter, and anyone who demands peak performance in the most challenging conditions, the Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro Burnt Bronze rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor represents the pinnacle of modern firearm engineering. This exceptional bolt-action rifle, a highlight of the X-Bolt series, is meticulously crafted to deliver unparalleled accuracy, lightweight portability, and unwavering reliability, making it an ideal companion for high-country hunts, demanding field applications, and competitive long-range shooting.

Unleashing Precision: The Core of the X-Bolt Design

When evaluating a rifle, accuracy is paramount. The Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro is engineered from the ground up to provide consistent, repeatable precision, addressing common questions such as "What makes a rifle truly accurate?" or "How can I achieve tighter shot groups?"

  • Feather Trigger System: At the heart of its accuracy is Browning’s innovative three-lever Feather Trigger. This system is renowned for delivering a remarkably clean, crisp pull that breaks like glass. Shooters will immediately notice the complete absence of take-up or creep, and only minimal overtravel, ensuring that the trigger finger stops immediately after the firing pin is released. This level of precise trigger control is critical for preventing any inadvertent movement that could disturb the sight picture at the moment of truth. For hunters making a crucial shot in challenging terrain or precision shooters aiming for the smallest possible groups, the Feather Trigger provides an undeniable advantage, allowing for a truly predictable and consistent shot every time. Its adjustability further allows users to fine-tune the pull weight, customizing the rifle to their exact preference.
  • Free-Floated Barrel with Bedded Action: The X-Bolt Mountain Pro achieves its impressive accuracy partly through a meticulously engineered barrel and action bedding system. The barrel is completely free-floated, meaning it touches the stock only at the receiver. This design eliminates any pressure points that could otherwise induce stress on the barrel and negatively affect barrel harmonics, which are crucial for consistent bullet flight. Furthermore, the front and rear of the action are precisely bedded into the carbon fiber stock. This bedding creates a perfectly stable and consistent platform for the receiver, ensuring that the barrel maintains precise spacing relative to the stock. This rigidity and consistency are vital for repeatable accuracy, especially under varying environmental conditions and during sustained shooting.
  • Recessed Muzzle Crown: Protecting the delicate rifling at the barrel's end is paramount for maintaining long-term accuracy. The X-Bolt Mountain Pro features a recessed muzzle crown, which acts as a shield, preventing accidental damage from bumps, scrapes, or impacts. A damaged muzzle crown can significantly degrade a rifle's precision, making this seemingly small detail a critical component in preserving the rifle's inherent accuracy over years of use in rugged environments.
  • Spiral Fluted & Lapped Stainless Steel Barrel: The 22-inch barrel isn't just free-floated; it's also spiral fluted and lapped. Spiral fluting serves multiple purposes: it reduces the overall weight of the barrel, aids in dissipating heat more efficiently during rapid firing, and adds a distinctive aesthetic. Lapping, a process where the barrel's bore is smoothed, contributes to improved accuracy by reducing friction, minimizing copper fouling, and making cleaning significantly easier. Crafted from stainless steel, the barrel also boasts exceptional corrosion resistance, crucial for hunters operating in wet or humid conditions, ensuring the rifle's longevity and performance.

Engineered for Comfort and Control: Masterful Recoil Management

One of the most common questions from shooters, especially with higher-power cartridges, is "How can I effectively manage rifle recoil?" or "What are the best features for reducing felt recoil?" The Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro addresses these concerns head-on with a combination of advanced recoil mitigation technologies.

  • Pachmayr Decelerator Recoil Pad: The rifle is equipped with a premium Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. This isn't just any rubber pad; it features proprietary construction and material engineered to promote a unique directional deflection of recoil forces. Instead of pushing straight back into the shooter's shoulder, the pad is designed to subtly pull the stock comb away from the shooter's face. This innovative approach significantly reduces felt recoil, minimizing the impact transferred to the shoulder and cheek. The result is a more comfortable shooting experience, less flinching, and faster target reacquisition for subsequent shots, all of which contribute to improved accuracy and extended practice sessions without discomfort.
  • Recoil Hawg Muzzle Brake: Further enhancing recoil reduction is the included Recoil Hawg muzzle brake. This high-performance brake is designed to redirect a significant portion of the propellant gases outward and backward, effectively counteracting both recoil and muzzle climb. For hunters, this means quicker follow-up shots on game, while for precision shooters, it translates to being able to spot impacts through the scope more easily. The muzzle is also threaded (5/8"-24), and a thread protector is included, allowing the shooter to remove the brake if desired or replace it with a suppressor, offering exceptional versatility.

The Mountain Pro Distinction: Built for the Backcountry and Beyond

The "Mountain Pro" designation isn't just a name; it signifies a rifle built to endure and excel in the most demanding environments. This model incorporates specific features that cater to the needs of serious mountain hunters and those who value lightweight performance.

  • Carbon Fiber Stock with Accent Graphics: The most striking feature of the Mountain Pro is its lightweight yet incredibly rigid carbon fiber stock, featuring eye-catching accent graphics. Carbon fiber is prized for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, allowing Browning to produce a rifle that weighs a mere 5.14 pounds. For hunters who trek miles through rugged terrain, every ounce counts, and this significant weight reduction drastically improves portability without sacrificing stability or durability. Unlike traditional stocks, carbon fiber is also impervious to changes in temperature and humidity, ensuring consistent performance and point of impact regardless of weather conditions. The stock's "Accent Graphic Black" finish provides a sleek, modern look.
  • Burnt Bronze Cerakote Metal Finish: Both the stainless steel barrel and the steel receiver are finished with a durable Burnt Bronze Cerakote. Cerakote is a ceramic-based firearm coating known for its outstanding resistance to corrosion, abrasion, chemicals, and impact. This finish provides superior protection against the elements – rain, snow, and rough handling – making the rifle incredibly resilient and easy to maintain in the field. Beyond its protective qualities, the distinctive Burnt Bronze hue offers a unique and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Safety, Ergonomics, and Practicality

Browning has incorporated thoughtful safety features and ergonomic considerations into the X-Bolt Mountain Pro, ensuring a rifle that is not only accurate but also safe and intuitive to operate.

  • Bolt Unlock Button and Top-Tang Safety: This rifle features a two-position top-tang safety that is conveniently located for quick and natural thumb operation. What sets the X-Bolt apart is its integrated bolt unlock button. This ingenious feature works in conjunction with the safety, allowing the shooter to cycle the action and unload the chamber while the safety remains engaged. This provides an added measure of safety during checking and unloading, preventing accidental discharges and enhancing overall firearm handling security.
  • X-Lock Scope Mount System: Recognizing that most precision shooters and hunters rely on optics, the X-Bolt Mountain Pro comes "sights none" and is designed to accommodate Browning's proprietary X-Lock scope mount system. The X-Lock system utilizes four screws per base instead of the traditional two, providing a significantly more stable and robust mounting platform for your scope. This enhanced rigidity ensures that your optics stay securely zeroed, even after repeated recoil or rough handling in the field.
  • Optimal Dimensions for Performance:
    • Overall Length (OAL): At 42 inches, the rifle strikes an excellent balance between barrel length for ballistic performance and maneuverability in dense environments.
    • Barrel Length: A 22-inch barrel provides an optimal length for the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge, ensuring efficient powder burn and good muzzle velocity while maintaining a compact profile.
    • Length of Pull (LOP): The 13.63-inch length of pull is a versatile measurement that accommodates a wide range of shooters for comfortable and consistent shouldering.
    • Drop: With a drop of 11/16" at the comb and 1/2" at the heel, the stock design promotes a natural head position for optimal scope alignment.
    • Right Hand Configuration: Designed for right-handed shooters, ensuring ergonomic and intuitive operation of the bolt, safety, and trigger.
    • Full Size: Despite its lightweight nature, the rifle retains a full-size feel, providing a substantial and stable platform for shooting.

The Power and Versatility of 6.5 Creedmoor

The choice of 6.5 Creedmoor for the Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro is no accident. This caliber has rapidly become one of the most popular and respected cartridges for both hunting and long-range precision shooting. When users ask, "Is 6.5 Creedmoor a good hunting cartridge?" or "Why is 6.5 Creedmoor so popular?", the X-Bolt Mountain Pro demonstrates its capabilities.

  • Ballistic Excellence: The 6.5 Creedmoor is renowned for its inherently accurate and flat-shooting ballistic profile. It excels with high ballistic coefficient (BC) bullets, which resist wind drift and retain energy exceptionally well over long distances. This makes it a superb choice for extended-range shots, whether on the shooting range or in open country.
  • Versatile Hunting Application (Field): While known for precision, the 6.5 Creedmoor is also an incredibly capable hunting cartridge. Its energy and bullet performance are more than sufficient for taking medium-sized game like deer, pronghorn, and even elk with proper bullet selection and shot placement. The rifle's "Field" application designation underlines its readiness for real-world hunting scenarios.
  • Manageable Recoil: Compared to larger magnum cartridges, the 6.5 Creedmoor offers a relatively mild recoil impulse, especially when paired with the X-Bolt's recoil-reducing features. This allows shooters to maintain better control, shoot more comfortably for longer periods, and focus on fundamental marksmanship without anticipating heavy recoil.
  • Capacity: The rifle utilizes a detachable rotary magazine with a 4+1 capacity, providing ample rounds for hunting situations while maintaining a streamlined profile.

Browning's Legacy: A Foundation of Trust and Innovation

Browning has a storied history of producing some of the world's most reliable and innovative firearms. The X-Bolt series is a testament to this legacy, embodying decades of craftsmanship and a commitment to utilizing cutting-edge technology. When you choose a Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro, you're not just getting a rifle; you're investing in a firearm built by a brand known for excellence, precision, and a deep understanding of what shooters and hunters truly need. The robust steel receiver and stainless steel barrel construction further exemplify Browning's dedication to durability and long-term performance.

In summary, the Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro Burnt Bronze 6.5 Creedmoor is more than just a rifle; it's a meticulously engineered tool designed for those who demand the absolute best from their equipment. It answers the call for a rifle that combines lightweight portability with unflinching accuracy, superior recoil management, and robust construction, making it perfectly suited for the most arduous hunts and the most demanding precision shooting challenges.

The Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro Burnt Bronze 6.5 Creedmoor rifle, UPC 023614849506, is a premier choice for serious enthusiasts. Explore this exceptional firearm and other quality hunting and shooting gear available at DEGuns.com.


Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro Burnt Bronze 6.5 Creedmoor Specifications

Feature Detail
Brand Browning
Series Mountain Pro Burnt Bronze
Model X-Bolt
Caliber 6.5 Creedmoor
Capacity 4+1 (Max Capacity 4)
Action Bolt
Hand Right Hand
Overall Length 42"
Barrel Length 22"
Weight 5.14 lbs
Stock Material Carbon Fiber
Stock Finish Accent Graphic Black
Barrel Material Stainless Steel
Barrel Finish Burnt Bronze Cerakote
Barrel Description Fluted, Spiral Fluted & Lapped
Muzzle Recoil Hawg Muzzle Brake (Thread Protector)
Twist Rate 1:8"
Receiver Material Steel
Receiver Finish Burnt Bronze Cerakote
Safety Top Tang (with Bolt Unlock Button)
Trigger Adjustable Feather
Sights None, X-Lock Scope Mount Ready
Length of Pull 13.63"
Drop 11/16" @ Comb & 1/2" @ Heel
Application Field
Size Full Size
Includes Matte Blued Sling Swivel Studs
SKU 035538282
UPC 023614849506

Specifications

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Manufacturer
Browning
Barrel Length
22"
Caliber
6.5 Creedmoor
Rifles
Bolt Action
SKU
035538282
UPC
023614849506
MPN
035538282

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