| CHINOOK73 |
| (dual red striper) |
| 07/01/09 09:28 AM |
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A bolt VS. X bolt
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I am a big fan of Browning. I have not shot the X bolt that came out a couple years ago. I am very familiar with the A bolt style. I am looking to buy a new Elk rifle this year. Is it worth spending the extra couple hundred bucks on the X instead of the A?
Thanks.
| Tally |
| (Man of Steel) |
| 07/01/09 09:45 AM |
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Re: A bolt VS. X bolt
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I've not shot the X-bolt. I have the .300 win mag in the A-bolt with the BOSS.
It's mainly for E. Montana prairie mule deer. It shoots a good group.
| Elkman |
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| 07/01/09 09:57 AM |
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Re: A bolt VS. X bolt
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From what I hear the x bolt has now replaced the A bolt. A buddy of mine is a browning freak, and learned this from his FFl dealer Uncle.
later
Ryan
| CHINOOK73 |
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| 07/01/09 11:45 AM |
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Re: A bolt VS. X bolt
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Tally, you shouldn't have any problem shooting Mulies with a group like that. The BOSS system does make a difference. I opted not to get it on my 7MM A Bolt, and I probably should have.
Elk, Browning still has the A and the X listed on their site with the '09 prices. It would make sense to phase out the A if the X is a lot better. I am just cautious of buying something that is new to the market when the A bolt platform has been tried and true for a very long time now.
| Tally |
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| 07/01/09 05:35 PM |
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Re: A bolt VS. X bolt
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The BOSS is LOUD. I have to wear ear plugs even in the field.
Here the buck my son shot at 400yards with the .300
I'm sure any Browning is going to be a good choice.
| CHINOOK73 |
| (dual red striper) |
| 07/02/09 08:57 AM |
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Re: A bolt VS. X bolt
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Nice set of bones there Tally, 400 is a long shot by anybodys standard!