Browning X-Bolt Varmint Special .308 Win, 24 in Free-Floated Light Varmint Barrel, Paladin Green Thumbhole Laminate, 4+1, Discontinued
This Browning X-Bolt Varmint Special in .308 Win pairs a free-floated light varmint barrel with Browning's adjustable Feather Trigger for precise shooting. It features a distinctive Altamont Paladin green laminated thumbhole stock with triangular fore-end vents and Buckmark checkering. Built in Japan and now discontinued, this model offers the three-lug, 60-degree X-Bolt action, a tang safety with a separate bolt unlock button, and a receiver drilled and tapped for the X-Lock eight-screw base pattern.
The right-hand X-Bolt action uses a three-lug bolt for a short 60-degree lift that provides fast cycling. The tang safety is paired with a dedicated bolt unlock button for safe chamber checks and unloading. The adjustable Feather Trigger delivers a crisp, consistent pull, complementing the varmint-focused setup.
The 24-inch steel barrel is free-floated with a light varmint contour and a 1:12 twist, and it is marked ".308 WIN ONLY." The receiver is drilled and tapped for the X-Lock eight-screw base pattern, and the rifle is configured without iron sights.
The laminated Altamont Paladin green thumbhole stock offers a pronounced cheekpiece, a beavertail fore-end, triangular vents for fore-end ventilation, laser checkering with Buckmark detail, sling swivel studs, and a rubber recoil pad. Length of pull is 13.5 inches.
The steel receiver and barrel wear a matte blued finish. Capacity is 4+1 via a detachable rotary magazine marked "SHORT STANDARD." Proofed "MADE IN JAPAN," this discontinued model is identified by Browning mfg part number 035265218.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use.
What’s Included
- Browning factory cardboard box with end label (matching serial number)
- Browning X-Bolt owner's manual
- 1x Browning X-Bolt detachable rotary magazine marked "SHORT STANDARD" (polymer), 4-round