Browning X-Bolt Composite Stalker
Browning Arms Company · Rifle · Discontinued · 2008
Also known as: X-Bolt Stalker, X-Bolt Composite Stalker DT
Overview
The Browning X-Bolt Composite Stalker is a bolt-action hunting rifle built on Browning's X-Bolt platform, featuring a lightweight black composite stock with Dura-Touch Armor Coating, a free-floated and target-crowned sporter-contour barrel, a glass-bedded matte-blued steel receiver, and the adjustable Feather Trigger. It uses a detachable rotary magazine and a 60-degree short-throw bolt with three locking lugs, and was offered in a wide range of chamberings from .223 Remington up to magnum calibers.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2863 g (101.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1060 mm (41.73") |
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 18 N (4.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 838 m/s (2749 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3412 J (2517 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 305 mm (12.01") |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Composite |
| Finish | Matte Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Top Tang Safety, Bolt Unlock Button
- Features: Free Floated Barrel, Target Crowned Barrel, Glass Bedded Receiver, Feather Trigger, Detachable Rotary Magazine, Short Throw Bolt, Dura Touch Armor Coating, X Lock Scope Mounting
Production
Production years: 2008-present
Introduced as part of the X-Bolt line launched in 2008; the Composite Stalker configuration was later discontinued in favor of newer X-Bolt models
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The Composite Stalker was offered in both short-action and long-action versions depending on caliber; barrel lengths ranged from 22 to 26 inches. Now discontinued, though later X-Bolt generations continue the line.
Background
The X-Bolt succeeded Browning's long-running A-Bolt series, introducing the Feather Trigger, an X-Lock four-screw scope mounting system, and a detachable rotary magazine that seats flush with the stock.