Got a Browning XBolt recently and wanted to know if anyone else had one and what ammo they use. I haven't had luck with accuracy so far. I of course cleaned it before I shot it. I followed the recommended break in. I am letting barrel cool and all the good stuff.

I am getting 3" groups at best. I have tried Winchester XP 140g, Norma whitetail 140g, then Barnes TSX 120g. I contacted Browning and they said keep trying different ammo. What a crock of shucks! I have a $1300 baseball bat.

I know identical rifles can like different ammo but just wondering if anyone has any ideas. Should I stick with a 120g, 140g' or try a 150g.

Hornady 150gr Precision Hunter ELD-X

Sorry just re-read your post. That’s what I use through my son’s but it’s a Ruger

Make sure the scope is mounted correctly and the stock screws are torqued correctly.

yep. id redo the whole scope setup.

you running a one piece setup or a rail and mounts and what kind?

What scope are you running?

Remount scope in Talley lightweight rings, torque to spec.

Go buy federal power shock 150gr in the blue box.

Start over Ben somethings off somewhere.

I'm partial to the Barnes TTSX 120 grain or the Nosler Ballistic Tip 120 grain. Killed a pile with both.

I'd lap those scope rings and don't use a lead sled with heavy weight in it .

My first thought would be to recheck the scope mounts. Then check the bedding and stock, bolts torqued correctly, etc. as already mentioned.

What kind of scope is on the rifle ?

Scope is mounted and torqued to spec of 18 inch/lbs.
I have Talley rings (no rail)
Scope is a Leupold VX5HD 4-15x44
Action screws were torqued to spec @ 35 inch/lbs.
Not my first rodeo guys, I've checked everything.

Try another scope. Seriously.

I know of someone that had a Christensen that was patterning with a VX-3 HD. Rifle was sent back and Christensen sent a target back. Under MOA. Swapped scopes, boom. Sub MOA.

I’ve never had an Xbolt that wasn’t MOA or better with the right ammo.

One last thing, if you want to try more ammo get the Nosler factory load with 140gr BTs.

Some rifles just suck!! My buddy bought a Ruger American 7-08. Only thing he got it to shoot good with was 150gr Norma whitetail. His brother bought his wife the same rifle and it loved the 120gr Barnes TTSX. HIs daughters 7-08 single shot lives the Hornady 129gr interlocks. These newer rifles are so different from the old rifles where it didn’t hardly matter what you shot in them. Hope you find that perfect round for it!!

I feel your pain. It stinks when this happens.

I'm not disagreeing with you but changing the scope will be my last resort. I have about 5 Leupold scopes and never had a problem. This 5HD is the most expensive one I have and just can"t give up on it yet.

I am going to re-torque scope rings and mounts. Torque action screws again. Use a good copper barrel cleaner and try again tomorrow.
I picked up some cheap Federal blue box today 150g and see what happens. My Henry 30-30 loves that blue box stuff.

Totally understand. I had a VX-5 and loved the glass.

As a last resort before you move it down the road, stick another one on it to confirm.

Will do. I will have to buy 1" rings because all my other scopes are 1" tube. This 5HD is the illuminated 30mm

I thought my scope was bad. It was something going on with a lead sled. Put
It on bags and shoots great.