Thread: First Rifle...seeking advice

Originally Posted by TimK

At the risk of throwing something else into the mix. The browning X bolt looks good!

I'm a big fan of the X-bolt. It's what I bought and funds weren't an issue. Give it a try in the shop, it has some really nice features. Mag sits flush and is rotary so usually holds 1 more round than most competitors with non-protruding mags. It doesn't come loose easy either. The half-cock is very noticeable - you won't go past it by accident or a tiny bump won't take it off. You can unload a chambered round with the safety on. The safety is nice. Build quality is really good too. And mine is very, very accurate. Can't comment on them all obviously, as that's the only one i've shot, but it's a ripper.

This is where whats-his-face chips in with how ugly the stock is but can't say i've ever noticed it .