Browning recently added the Hell’s Canyon Speed to its line of X-Bolt rifles. The new guns offer a variety of features and cosmetic differences that set it apart in the X-Bolt line.

Visually, the gun jumps out at you because of its finishing. The barrel and action are finished in burnt bronze Cerakote finish. The synthetic stock has an A-TACS AU (arid urban) finish that is designed to blend into a wide range of environments.

However, the gun is more than just a standard X-Bolt with a new coat of paint. According to Browning, the new gun also has a new fluted and free floated, heavy barrel that is supposed to be quite stiff for improved accuracy. The receiver is glass bedded.

The company added a muzzle brake on the end of the threaded barrel for softer shooting. If you prefer to shoot without it, it easily removes, and the company does include a thread protector with the rifle.

This rifle has a user adjustable trigger, detachable magazine and an Inflex Technology recoil pad standard. It is offered in a number of calibers:

• 243 Win
• 6.5 Creedmoor
• 308 Win
• 7mm-08
• 270 WSM
• 300 WSM
• 26 Nosler
• 270 Win
• 30-06 Sprg
• 7mm Rem Mag
• 300 Win Mag

The suggested retail price on these rifles runs from $1,199.99 – $1,239.00 depending on the model.