Browning X-bolt 375 H&H question

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Buster95

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I'm interested in a Browning X-bolt stainless stalker in 375 h&h but I would like to know if the Browning action is a true magnum action? The action is long enough to fit the 375 H&H cartridge without any modifications.
 
I don't believe so, but that hasn't stopped a lot of rifles, including the Win m70 and Mauser 98, from serving well in 375 H&H.

I think that the least expensive "Magnum Action" rifle in 375 H&H on th emarket is the CZ 550.

I'd contact Browning directly to get the scoop straight from the horse's mouth.

Jimro
 
Not to hijack the thread but what make an action a "magnum action" other than the length and, I guess, bolt face? Is it the center feed of the cartridge? An inquiring mind would like to know.
 
Magnum length means it will feed a 375 H&H without modification. A standard M98 action won't do that, you have to remove metal from the feed ramp area of the action to cram that long cartridge in there.

There were some "Magnum 98" actions built by the Mauser corporation for export, and they were turned into very nice rifles by various British gun firms.

Generally a "super short" action is for the WSSM family. "Short Action" is for the 308 Win family. "Standard Action" is for the 30-06 family. "Intermediate action is specifically between "short" and "long" and the most common example would be a Yugo M98 action, specifically designed for the 8x57, although some of the small ring Mausers also fit the description. "Magnum action" are 375 H&H length (also 416 Rigby, 338 Lapua, etc).

Jimro
 
I have an X-bolt in .375 H&H. Not sure which variant though, its wood/stainless/open sights. It feeds and cycles with absolutely no problems out of the box. I am super impressed with the X bolt.
 
Doesn't the X-Bolt have separate magazine and seating dept beyond SAAMI spec can be a problem. They did the 300RUM that was short lived X-Bolt.
 
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