Long-range hunters sometimes want a rifle that goes beyond the standard. The Browning X-Bolt 2 McMillan LR WHD is chambered in 6.5 PRC, a cartridge designed to reach farther than the 6.5 Creedmoor while keeping recoil moderate. It wears a gray finish and a McMillan stock.

The 6.5 PRC fires heavy, high-BC bullets at good speed. That makes it a strong choice for elk, mule deer and other big game at long range. A McMillan carbon fiber stock adds stiffness and keeps weight down, which helps with accuracy over many shots and many seasons. Wipe it down after wet weather and store it dry, because North Carolina humidity is hard on steel. Test your chosen ammunition before you trust it in the field or for carry, and stick with what runs well.

LR WHD refers to a long-range, western hunting design in Browning's line. The X-Bolt 2 action offers a smooth bolt and a crisp trigger.

For a hunter who travels west or shoots long-range matches, it is a rifle that will do both. Practice at distance before a hunt. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer, where the background check takes place at pickup.