A Bolt vs. X Bolt [Archive] - East Carolina Predator Hunting Forum

BengalTiger

12-13-2009, 07:54 PM

I'm interested in buying a Browning and was looking at the A Bolt, then noticed they have started producing an X Bolt. Not sure of the differences except that the X Bolt tends to be cheaper. Anyone out there know any differences? Which one is better?
Thanks

Doghunter

12-13-2009, 08:11 PM

Bengal,

The A bolts have to have the safety modified to open the bolt with the safety engaged. The X bolt has a better trigger, a 60 degree bolt handle that can be opened with the safety on, and 4 scope base mounting screws on each base instead of the normal 2.

BengalTiger

12-14-2009, 06:03 PM

Thanks for the reply. Can you get the BOSS system on both? Is the BOSS worth the extra money?

Doghunter

12-14-2009, 09:05 PM

Unless changes have been made, Browning does not offer a stock X bolt with the BOSS system. IMO, it is not worth the extra money. Either model of the rifle is capable of a MOA right out of the box which is an inch group at 100 yards. How much tighter group is the extra money worth to you?