Browning X-Bolt Target Max Competition Lite .308 Win Bolt Action Rifle, Flat Dark Earth - 35587218

The world of long-range rifle shooting especially in the context of competitive events, is experiencing a steady surge in popularity year after year. Among the fastest-growing segments is the national rifle league hunter class, where equipment requirements hinge on maintaining a complete rifle weight not exceeding 12 lb, encompassing the scope, mounts, and bipod. The Browning max competition lite masterfully balances weight and performance strategically allocating weight where it maximizes impact and eliminating it where effectiveness diminishes. The heavy sporter weight barrel, intricately fluted and measuring a concise 22 inches in length, serves to reduce weight while preserving performance. This barrel length also makes it optimal for compatibility with a sound suppressor (not included , featuring 5/8 inches-24 SR threads. Housing a recoil Hawg muzzle brake, the barrel significantly reduces perceived recoil enhancing shooting comfort, an imperative aspect in competitive shooting. Tactically, the full-diameter receiver introduces extra weight to heighten stability and accuracy over extended ranges, along with an alignment flat to streamline scope alignment and leveling. The recoil lug, securely pinned to the receiver, ensures impeccable orientation in the event of barrel replacement. Included is a 20 MOA Picatinny optics rail, held in place by four oversized 8-40 screws and an additional steel pin for steadfast security. The longer bolt handle reduces the force required for opening the bolt. X-Bolt target rifles incorporate the xtra capacity magazine system, seamlessly aligning with the favored accuracy international chassis system (AICS) pattern magazines, available in 5 and 10-rounds capacities. These rifles come equipped with an MDT 10-rounds polymer box magazine. Notably, the magazine well's front is robust enough to serve as a barrier stop, further highlighting the rifle's versatility.