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Browning X-Bolt Pro Carbon Fiber Stock - 280 Ackley Improved - 26" - Carbon Grey Cerakote
Browning X-Bolt Pro Carbon Fiber Stock - 280 Ackley Improved - 26" - Carbon Grey Cerakote
 
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Tech Specs at a Glance:

Caliber: 280 Ackley Improved
Barrel Length: 26.0"
Overall Length: 46.75"
Length of Pull: 13.625"
Rate of Twist: 1:8"
Magazine Type: Detachable Box Mag
Magazine Capacity: 3
Barrel Material: Fluted Stainless Steel Barrel
Weight: 6lbs 2oz
Price: $2,899.00
Special Instructions: Valid PAL Required
Firearm Classification: Non-Restricted

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Browning X-Bolt Pro Carbon Fiber Stock - 280 Ackley Improved - 26" - Carbon Grey Cerakote:

Browning is delving into semi-custom rifle production with these new X-Bolt Pro rifles. What classifies them as "semi-custom rifles" is the level of specialized finishing touches and higher end construction above the already top-tier X-Bolt family of hunting rifles. First, the X-Bolt Pro models feature a true carbon fiber stock now lighter than previous versions making it extremely lightweight and rigid. The stock is filled with a noise-dampening foam.

In addition to the carbon fiber stock, this rifle includes a number of upgrades. Most obvious is the great-looking, durable and highly protective Cerakote Carbon Gray finish. At the end of the skip fluted, sporter contour barrel resides the new Recoil Hawg muzzle brake. The Recoil Hawg tames felt recoil up to 77% for more comfortable shooting. A thread protector is also included.

Carbon Fiber Stock
Lightweight, rigid and super tough, the second generation carbon fiber stock is immune to the elements and flex. It is constructed using a 360 degree carbon fiber weave. A compression molded carbon fiber recoil lug block is bonded to the stock and contributes to the low weight.

Recoil Hawg Muzzle Brake
The Browning Recoil Hawg ranks among the most effective muzzle brakes available. It reduces muzzle jump to keep your target in the scope and has been shown to reduce recoil up to 76% (depending on the caliber). Specially designed directional porting blows gases up and to the sides to minimize dust signature.

X-Lock Riflescope Mounting System
The X-Lock system uses four screws per base, replacing the traditional two-screw system. The benefits are obvious, with the scope bases being secured at all four corners rather than only held at the center of the base. This allows for more accurate placement of the bases on the receiver. This revolutionary X-Lock system holds the base tighter to the rifle than ever before.

Feather Trigger
The X-Bolt's new three-lever Feather Trigger provides a clean, crisp pull with no take-up or creep and minimal overtravel. The trigger is screw adjustable from 3 to 5 lbs. and factory pre-set at approximately 3 1/2 lbs. An alloy trigger housing contains the hard chromed steel components that are highly polished on all critical contact surfaces. Precise engagement angles mean the X-Bolt Feather Trigger feels light and right and stays that way through many thousands of rounds.

Features & Design:
  • Natural carbon fiber stock with soft touch finish
  • 1/4 pound weight reduction over previous models
  • Cerakote Carbon Grey finish on stainless steel barrel and action
  • Skip fluted and lapped sporter contour barrel with threaded muzzle
  • Recoil Hawg muzzle brake and thread protector included
  • Spiral fluted bolt with rust-resistant Cerakote Burnt Bronze finish
  • Removeable Picatinny accessory rail (swivel studs included)
  • 60 degree bolt throw
  • Detachable rotary magazine

Technical Features:
  • Caliber: 280 Ackley Improved
  • Barrel Length: 26"
  • Overall Length: 46.75"
  • Length of Pull: 13.625"
  • Rate of Twist: 1:8"
  • Magazine Type: Detachable Box Mag
  • Magazine Capacity: 3
  • Drop at Comb: 0.6875
  • Drop at Heel: 0.50"
  • Receiver Finish: Carbon Grey Cerakote
  • Barrel Finish: Carbon Grey Cerakote
  • Barrel Material: Skip Fluted Stainless Steel Barrel
  • Stock Finish: Natural Carbon Soft Touch
  • Stock Material: Carbon Fiber
  • Recoil Pad: Inflex 1, Small
  • Checkering: Textured Grip Panels
  • Sling Swivel Studs: 2 sling studs,
  • Trigger: Alloy
  • Muzzle Brake: Yes, Radial Brake, thread protector included
  • Threaded: Yes, M13x0.75
  • Weight: 6lbs 2oz
280 Remington Ackley Improved:

One of P.O. Ackley's earliest wildcats was the 7mm-06 Improved, which was made by necking down the .30-06 Springfield case and fire-forming it to have less body taper and a 40-degree shoulder angle. Soon after the .280 Remington came out, Fred Huntington reformed its case to an improved configuration with minimum body taper, a 35-degree shoulder angle, and called it the .280 RCBS. Since cases for the .280 RCBS could be formed by firing .280 Remington ammo in a rifle chambered for the former, Ackley abandoned the 7mm-06 Improved and started chambering rifles for the .280 RCBS. He then changed the 35-degree shoulder to 40-degrees and the .280 Ackley Improved was born. If barrel length and chamber pressure are equal, the .280 Ackley Improved is about 100 fps faster with all bullet weights than the standard .280 Remington. In 2007, ammunition manufacturer Nosler registered the .280 Ackley Improved with SAAMI and began providing factory loaded ammunition and rifles for it.

Suggested Use:
  • Deer
  • Black Bear
  • Sheep / Goat
  • Moose