Browning X Bolt chamber question

p5200 · November 13, 2011, 10:49 PM

I've noticed the X Bolts mention being hand chambered in their specs. Is that a desirable feature or just sales hype? Thanks!

warbirdlover · November 14, 2011, 12:45 AM

Sales hype IMHO.

Scorch · November 14, 2011, 03:25 AM

I guess it depends on who does the hand chambering, but chambering a barrel by hand is not generally considered a good thing. Sales puffery.

p5200 · November 14, 2011, 06:02 AM

Some how I was afraid that might be the case so, I guess I'll see how my reloading goes. No obvious signs of any problems or anything at this time, just wanted to get some opinions on the subject since I bought one. Thanks Folks!

old roper · November 14, 2011, 06:38 AM

If you ever watch a good gunsmith set up and cut a chamber with a lathe it is a very hands on thing it's something you just don't set the lathe up and walk away from.

I would assume that's what they mean but they don't explain it right.

p5200 · November 14, 2011, 04:48 PM

I've seen a Smith cut a crown for me on a lathe so I see what your saying good point!

November 13, 2011, 10:49 PM	#1
p5200 Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2008 Posts: 241	Browning X Bolt chamber question I've noticed the X Bolts mention being hand chambered in their specs. Is that a desirable feature or just sales hype? Thanks!

November 14, 2011, 03:25 AM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I guess it depends on who does the hand chambering, but chambering a barrel by hand is not generally considered a good thing. Sales puffery. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 14, 2011, 12:45 AM	#2
warbirdlover Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2009 Location: central Wisconsin Posts: 2,324	Sales hype IMHO.

November 14, 2011, 06:02 AM	#4
p5200 Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2008 Posts: 241	Some how I was afraid that might be the case so, I guess I'll see how my reloading goes. No obvious signs of any problems or anything at this time, just wanted to get some opinions on the subject since I bought one. Thanks Folks!

November 14, 2011, 06:38 AM	#5
old roper Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Posts: 2,155	If you ever watch a good gunsmith set up and cut a chamber with a lathe it is a very hands on thing it's something you just don't set the lathe up and walk away from. I would assume that's what they mean but they don't explain it right.

November 14, 2011, 04:48 PM	#6
p5200 Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2008 Posts: 241	I've seen a Smith cut a crown for me on a lathe so I see what your saying good point!