Browning’s new X-Bolt Hell’s Canyon rifle was a standout at the recent NRA annual meeting where thousands of guns were displayed. Two key features really caught my eye, the first being the four-screw base attachment. I once lost an animal in Africa when the factory-installed base of my scope rings came lose. Because this critical foundation is under your scope rings, it’s difficult to determine if the attachment becomes soft. Browning doubled down on this crucial gear aspect that’s critical to accuracy.
Secondly, the rifle comes with a threaded muzzle brake. You may not want or need this recoil reducing element, and it easily unscrews and the threaded muzzle allows for a standard blank to take its place. Additionally, the threaded muzzle allows for the adaptation of a suppressor, an important shooting element for rifles in the future. Any firearm you purchase should have this option as suppressors come down in price and availability increases. The Hell’s Canyon Speed Rifle has a very cool camouflage finish and a host of other features like:
- Steel Receiver
- Cerakote Brunt Bronze Finish
- Glass Bedded
- Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts
- Threaded Barrel includes Muzzle Brake
- Fluted Free Floated Barrel
- Target Crown
- 60° Bolt Lift
- Adjustable Feather Trigger
- Detachable Rotary Magazine
- Top-Tang Safety
- Bolt Unlock Button
- Composite Stock with Textured Gripping Surfaces and Palm Swell
- A-TACS AU Camo
- Dura-Touch Armor Coating
- Sling Swivel Studs
- Inflex Recoil Pad
Visit your local firearm dealer to get a feel for this quality firearm that surely caught my eye. For more informatio,n please visit browning.com.
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