FN Browning X-Bolt SA (74mm)

The History of Browning

Browning Arms Company was founded in 1880 by the American John Moses Browning, one of the most, if not the most prolific and influential firearm inventor of all time, with the help of his brothers, in Ogden, Utah. A large portion of John Browning's rifle designs have been acquired and produced by other big-name companies, like Winchester, Colt, Remington, Fabrique Nationale of Belgium, and Miroku. Among his most famous guns produced were the 1895 Colt Peacemaker machine gun, the Browning automatic rifle, the .45-caliber pistol, a variety of .30- and .50-caliber machine guns used in World War II; and the Browning Automatic-5 shotgun first introduced in 1902 and still produced to this day. Beside firearms, Browning is also a manufacturer of various other products, such as gun knives, shooting accessories, bicycles, and clothing. In 1977 the Belgian firearms manufacturer Fabrique Nationale (FN) purchased the Browning Company. In 1987 the US Repeating Arms Company (Winchester) was purchased from its former owners. The Winchester brand (licensed from Olin Corporation) was acquired at the same time by FN. In 1990, Société Générale sold the FN company to GIAT Industries.

In 1997, the entire FN family of companies (including Browning and the Winchester) was bought from GIAT by the government of a Belgian region named Waloon and was renamed to Groupe Herstal.

Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

Browning X-Bolt SA is a bolt-action repeating centerfire hunting rifle first introduced in 2007. It is one of the two SA versions of the X-bolt series with the B distance of 74.74 mm. Its name stems from the X pattern that is created by the screws that attach a scope mount to the receiver. Browning also calls this mounting surface the X-Lock Mounting System. The early models came equipped with a single-stage trigger assembly, while the newer ones feature a three-lever X-Bolt Feather Trigger which is also fully adjustable, like its predecessor.

The action is push-feed and has three front-locking lugs. X-Bolt features a proprietary detachable rotary magazine. Its barreled action is mated to the stock and its barrel is button rifled. The safety is a tang-mounted two-position catch, while the button to unlock the bolt is located at the top of the bolt handle. Activating this allows the action to be cycled with the safety engaged. Browning X-Bolt is available in five different action lengths:

Super Short
Short (B: 71.74 mm)
Short (B: 74.74 mm)
Long
Magnum

Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

Figure 1: Browning X-Bolt SA. Source: https://browningarmsusa.com/browning-x-bolt-hells-canyon-long-range-6-8-western-bolt-action-rifle-with-a-tacs-au-camo-stock/

Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm) Calibers

Browning X-Bolt SA is chambered for the following calibers: *

.22 Hornet
.243 Win.
.25-06 Rem.
6.5mm Creedmoor
6.5 PRC
6.8 Western
6.8 SPC
.270 WSM
7mm WSM
7mm-08 Rem.
.308 Win.
.300 WSM
.325 WSM

*Caliber choice depends on the variant

Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm) Variants

Browning X-Bolt is available in the following variants:

RMEF Special Hunter
RMEF White Gold
Composite 3D Birds Eye Maple Blued / Stainless
Composite Stalker
Eclipse Hunter
Stalker Typhon Suppressor Ready
High Grade Hunter Full Line Dealer
Hunter
Hunter Full Line Dealer
Hunter, Left-Hand
Long Range Hunter Carbon Fiber
Long Range Hunter Realtree Max-1
Medallion
Medallion Maple
Medallion, Left-Hand
Micro Buckthom Pink
Micro Hunter
Micro Hunter, Left-Hand
Micro Midas
Mossy Oak Brush
SSA Predator Hunter Mossy Oak Brush
SSA Predator Hunter Realtree Max-1
Stainless Stalker
Stainless Stalker Carbon Fiber Fluted
Stainless Stalker, Open Sights
Varmint Stalker
White Gold

Browning X-Bolt SA features eight holes on the receiver for mounting purposes, four at the front of the receiver and four at the back. The short action version exists in two different receiver lengths: the SA models made before 2013 have a different B dimension than those made after 2013.

Figure 2: Browning X-Bolt SA receiver

Skica dimenzij

Figure 3: Browning X-Bolt SA receiver

A: 17.78 mm

B: 74.74 mm

C: 17.78 mm

F/G: 13 mm

BHU: 1.9 mm

Ø: 6-48

R1: R50.8

R2: R18.5

Scopes Mounts Interchangeable With Browning X-Bolt SSA

Rifles That Have One-Piece Mounts Interchangeable With Browning X-Bolt SSA

The necessary condition for rifles to have one-piece mounts interchangeable is that the mounting surfaces of these rifles match in every dimension. Rifles that have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Browning X-Bolt MA are the following:

none

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Mounts Interchangeable With Browning X-Bolt SSA

For two-piece mounts to be interchangeable the mounting surfaces of the rifles must match in every dimension except the B dimension which can vary. This is because the distance between the two pieces of the mount is not fixed. Rifles that have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Browning X-Bolt MA are the following:

Browning X-Bolt SSA
Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 71,74 mm)
Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74,74 mm)
Browning X-Bolt LA

Best Scope Mounts For Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

Fixed Mounts For Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

These aluminum Talley 30 mm rings are the only fixed-mount option available.

Detachable Repeatable Mounts For Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

We recommend this repeatable two-piece Rusan Pivot Mount, a high-quality choice.

Picatinny Rails For Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

This Picatinny rail from EAW is a good, reliable choice.

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If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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FN Browning X-Bolt SA (74mm)

The History of Browning

Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm) Calibers

Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm) Variants

Scopes Mounts Interchangeable With Browning X-Bolt SSA

Rifles That Have One-Piece Mounts Interchangeable With Browning X-Bolt SSA

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Mounts Interchangeable With Browning X-Bolt SSA

Best Scope Mounts For Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

Fixed Mounts For Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

Detachable Repeatable Mounts For Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

Picatinny Rails For Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

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FN Browning X-Bolt SA (74mm)

The History of Browning

Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm) Calibers

Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm) Variants

Scopes Mounts Interchangeable With Browning X-Bolt SSA

Rifles That Have One-Piece Mounts Interchangeable With Browning X-Bolt SSA

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Mounts Interchangeable With Browning X-Bolt SSA

Best Scope Mounts For Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

Fixed Mounts For Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

Detachable Repeatable Mounts For Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

Picatinny Rails For Browning X-Bolt SA (B: 74.74 mm)

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

Leupold BackCountry Rings, 25.4 mm for Browning X-Bolt

Leupold BackCountry Rings, 30 mm for Browning X-Bolt

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