Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range: The Apex Predator of Precision Rifles

For serious enthusiasts and professional marksmen who demand unparalleled accuracy, superior performance, and rugged reliability in a long-range platform, the Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range in .300 PRC stands as a testament to advanced rifle engineering. This isn't just another bolt-action rifle; it's a meticulously crafted instrument designed to push the boundaries of extreme long-range shooting, whether you're ethical hunting big game across vast open plains or competing for tight groups on distant steel targets.

If you're asking, "What is the best rifle for achieving consistent sub-MOA accuracy at extended distances?" or "How can I minimize felt recoil when shooting powerful magnum calibers like the .300 PRC?", then the Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range is precisely the answer you've been searching for. It addresses the critical challenges faced by long-range shooters: precise trigger control, effective recoil mitigation, and the ability to maintain accuracy under varying environmental conditions.

Engineered for Precision: Unpacking the X-Bolt Pro Long Range's Core Features

The X-Bolt Pro Long Range builds upon the esteemed legacy of Browning's rifle innovations, integrating a suite of enhancements that elevate it to a class of its own. Every component, from the barrel to the buttstock, is optimized for peak performance, ensuring that your shot placement is as consistent as your aspirations.

The Revolutionary Feather Trigger System

At the heart of any precision rifle lies its trigger, and the Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range features the acclaimed Feather Trigger. This innovative three-lever system delivers a truly exceptional shooting experience. What does this mean for you?

• Clean, Crisp Break: Experience a pull that is remarkably consistent, without the annoying grittiness or creep often found in lesser triggers. This allows for precise shot timing.
• Minimal Overtravel: Once the sear breaks, the trigger stops almost immediately, preventing any unnecessary movement that could disturb your sight picture.
• No Take-Up: The trigger engages almost instantly, removing any slack or "play" before the pull begins.

The result is a trigger that helps shooters achieve their full accuracy potential, making those crucial long-range shots feel more natural and predictable. It’s a significant advantage whether you're squeezing off a shot on a wary elk at 600 yards or meticulously crafting a tight group on paper at 1,000 yards.

Superior Action Bedding and Free-Floated Barrel

Accuracy is born from consistency, and the X-Bolt Pro Long Range ensures this through its thoughtful action design. The action is free-floated by strategically bedding both the front and rear, creating a stable platform that isolates the barrel from the stock.

• Enhanced Stability: This bedding ensures the action is securely and consistently mounted, minimizing any shift that could negatively impact accuracy.
• Consistent Barrel Harmonics: By preventing the stock from making contact with the barrel along its length, the barrel is allowed to vibrate uniformly with each shot. This consistent harmonic signature is crucial for repeatable accuracy, ensuring that your point of impact doesn't shift due to environmental pressure on the barrel.
• Recessed Muzzle Crown: The barrel's crown—the very end of the rifling—is recessed. This simple yet effective design protects the delicate rifling from accidental damage, which could otherwise compromise bullet flight and accuracy.

These elements work in concert to provide a foundation of precision, allowing the rifle to consistently deliver its sub-MOA guarantee.

Advanced Recoil Management: Tame the Power of .300 PRC

The .300 PRC is a formidable cartridge, known for its exceptional ballistic performance at extended ranges. However, with great power comes significant recoil. The Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range masterfully addresses this with a dual-component recoil management system:

1. Pachmayr Decelerator Recoil Pad: This isn't just any recoil pad. Its proprietary construction and material are engineered to promote a directional deflection of recoil forces. Instead of pushing straight back into your shoulder and face, it subtly pulls the stock comb away from your cheek. This innovative design significantly reduces felt recoil, allowing for quicker recovery and improved follow-up shots. It minimizes shooter fatigue, making extended range sessions more enjoyable and productive.
2. Recoil Hawg Muzzle Brake with Thread Protector: Integrated directly into the 26-inch fluted barrel, the Recoil Hawg muzzle brake is highly effective at redirecting propellant gases to reduce muzzle rise and felt recoil. The large, aggressive ports dramatically diminish the rearward impulse, making the powerful .300 PRC feel much more manageable. For situations where a muzzle brake isn't desired (e.g., specific hunting scenarios or suppressed shooting), a thread protector is included, allowing for easy removal and reattachment.

Together, these features transform the shooting experience, making the robust .300 PRC feel remarkably controllable, even during prolonged shooting sessions. This is a critical advantage for maintaining accuracy and shooter comfort.

Lightweight Durability: The Carbon Fiber Stock

The X-Bolt Pro Long Range distinguishes itself with a premium carbon fiber stock finished in sleek black. Carbon fiber is celebrated for its incredible strength-to-weight ratio, making this rifle exceptionally portable without compromising structural integrity.

• Reduced Weight: At approximately 7.10 lbs (without optics), this rifle is significantly lighter than many of its long-range counterparts, making it ideal for backcountry hunts or competitive events where every ounce counts.
• Exceptional Rigidity: Despite its light weight, carbon fiber offers superior stiffness, contributing to consistent accuracy by resisting flex and torque.
• Environmental Resistance: Carbon fiber is impervious to changes in temperature and humidity, ensuring that the rifle's performance remains consistent regardless of the weather conditions you encounter in the field.

This stock is not just about weight savings; it's about providing a stable, durable, and comfortable platform for precision shooting in any environment.

Robust Finishes and Practical Features

The aesthetic and protective qualities of the X-Bolt Pro Long Range are equally impressive:

• Carbon Gray Elite Cerakote: The barrel and receiver are finished with a durable Carbon Gray Elite Cerakote. This advanced ceramic-based coating offers exceptional resistance to abrasion, corrosion, and chemical damage, ensuring your rifle withstands the rigors of the elements and maintains its pristine appearance for years.
• Skip Fluted Sporter Barrel: The 26-inch steel barrel features elegant skip fluting. Beyond the striking appearance, fluting helps to reduce overall weight, increase barrel rigidity, and enhance heat dissipation during rapid firing sequences.
• Top-Tang Safety with Bolt Unlock Button: Browning’s intuitive top-tang safety is easily accessible and ambidextrous. Paired with a separate bolt unlock button, it offers an added layer of safety. This allows the shooter to cycle the action and unload the chamber while the safety remains engaged, minimizing risk.
• X-Lock Scope Mount: While the rifle comes without iron sights, it is ready for your preferred optic with Browning’s innovative X-Lock scope mount system. This design utilizes four screws per base, providing robust and secure scope mounting, critical for maintaining zero during recoil and transport.
• Matte Blued Sling Swivel Studs: Included for convenient attachment of your sling, enabling comfortable carry in the field.

The Power of .300 PRC: A Caliber Built for Extreme Distances

The .300 Precision Rifle Cartridge (PRC), a relatively new addition to the magnum family, has quickly earned a reputation as a powerhouse for long-range applications. Why is it such a formidable choice, especially when paired with a rifle like the Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range?

• Optimized for Heavy, High BC Bullets: The .300 PRC was designed from the ground up to effectively launch heavy, high Ballistic Coefficient (BC) projectiles, which excel at maintaining velocity and resisting wind drift over extreme distances. This translates directly into more precise impacts downrange.
• Superior Ballistic Performance: With flatter trajectories and higher energy retention than many comparable magnums, the .300 PRC is a top performer for extended ranges, making it ideal for ethically taking large game at distances previously considered impractical.
• Consistent Chambering and Ignition: Built on the .375 Ruger case, the .300 PRC features a non-belted, headspaced-on-the-shoulder design. This allows for improved concentricity and more consistent ignition, contributing to better accuracy.
• Factory Load Support: Unlike some wildcat cartridges, the .300 PRC has strong support from major ammunition manufacturers, ensuring a wide selection of high-performance factory loads for hunting and target shooting.
• Ideal Twist Rate (1:8"): The 26-inch barrel features a 1:8" twist rate, perfectly stabilizing the long, heavy bullets preferred by the .300 PRC, maximizing their ballistic potential.

For those serious about stretching the limits of their shooting, the .300 PRC offers an unrivaled combination of power, precision, and consistency.

Who Should Consider the Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range?

This rifle is specifically tailored for individuals who prioritize performance and reliability in their long-range shooting endeavors. Consider the Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range if you are:

• A Dedicated Long-Range Hunter: Planning to hunt elk, moose, or other large game in open country where shots can extend beyond traditional ranges. Its lightweight design makes it perfect for mountain hunting, while its precision ensures ethical harvests.
• A Precision Rifle Series (PRS) or ELR Competitor: Seeking a rifle that offers competitive accuracy right out of the box, with excellent recoil management for rapid follow-up shots and consistent performance under pressure.
• An Enthusiast Seeking a Flagship Long-Range Rifle: You want a premium firearm that combines modern materials with proven design, offering an exceptional shooting experience and the confidence to hit targets at truly impressive distances.
• Looking to Master the .300 PRC Caliber: You understand the potential of this powerful cartridge and want a rifle built to fully harness its capabilities for extreme accuracy.
• Demanding a Durable and Weather-Resistant Firearm: You need a rifle that can withstand harsh environments and maintain its performance without compromise.

Why Choose the Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range?

The Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range .300 PRC is more than just a collection of impressive features; it's an integrated system designed to deliver consistent, repeatable accuracy with every pull of the trigger. When you invest in this rifle, you're gaining:

• Unrivaled Accuracy: From its free-floated barrel and precise bedding to the crisp Feather Trigger, every aspect is engineered for sub-MOA performance.
• Exceptional Recoil Mitigation: The combination of the Recoil Hawg muzzle brake and Pachmayr Decelerator pad makes the powerful .300 PRC remarkably comfortable to shoot, reducing fatigue and improving your ability to spot impacts and make follow-up shots.
• Lightweight Portability: The carbon fiber stock significantly reduces the rifle's overall weight, making it an ideal companion for demanding hunts or long treks to the firing line.
• Built to Endure: The Elite Cerakote finish and robust construction ensure this rifle stands up to the harshest conditions, protecting your investment for years of reliable service.
• Enhanced Safety: The innovative bolt unlock button and traditional top-tang safety offer peace of mind during handling and unloading.
• Browning's Legacy of Quality: You're purchasing a product from a brand synonymous with quality, innovation, and a deep understanding of what shooters need.

Whether you're aiming for the next competition podium, embarking on the hunt of a lifetime, or simply seeking to master the art of extreme long-range shooting, the Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range offers the precision, power, and performance to achieve your goals.

Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range Specifications

Feature	Detail
Brand	Browning
Model	X-Bolt
Series	Pro Long Range
Caliber	.300 PRC
Capacity	3+1 (3 rounds max)
Action	Bolt
Hand	Right Hand
Stock	Black Carbon Fiber
Barrel	26" Fluted Steel
Barrel Finish	Carbon Gray Cerakote
Receiver Finish	Carbon Gray Cerakote
Muzzle	Recoil Hawg Muzzle Brake
Trigger	Adjustable Feather
Twist Rate	1:8"
Weight	7.10 lbs
Overall Length	46.75"
Length of Pull	13.63"
Sights	None, X-Lock Scope Mount Ready
Safety	Top Tang
Application	Field
Includes	Matte Blued Sling Swivel Studs
UPC	023614850205
MPN	035543297
SKU	135116