Outdoor Guns · #3
X-Bolt Hells Canyon Speed
Browning
#3
X-Bolt Hells Canyon Speed
Browning
Gear
Why it made the list
The wet-and-nasty rifle. Cerakote everywhere, a composite stock that ignores humidity, and a 60-degree bolt lift that clears a big scope. Detachable rotary magazine feeds without fuss in the cold.
Pros
- Corrosion-resistant top to bottom
- Short 60-degree bolt throw
- Very good factory trigger
Cons
- Rotary magazine limits capacity
- Premium price for a hunting rifle
Best uses
- Coastal and rainforest hunts
- Late-season mountain trips
- Guided hunts with hard travel
Where to buy the X-Bolt Hells Canyon Speed
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