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Browning X-Bolt Speed: Is This the Ultimate Mountain Rifle?

Feature-packed and available in 17 different calibers, the Browning's X-Bolt Speed may actually be the ultimate mountain rifle for any big or small game hunt.

Browning X-Bolt Speed: Is This the Ultimate Mountain Rifle?

There are many factors that make up a great mountain rifle. Firstly, it needs to be lightweight, of course, yet it still needs to be shootable and accurate. A great mountain rifle will have multiple caliber offerings for various Western game, and it needs to be reliable, regardless of weather conditions or any other factor. Western hunters look for a rifle that’s easy to carry in a sling or a pack while still being maneuverable through dense woods or brush. The ultimate mountain rifle is an elusive concept, but Browning’s new X-Bolt Speed has all...

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