For Browning Day (taking place on September 25th, 2026), we are looking for 10 participants who own a Browning rifle to come out to the Backfire range and show off their setup. Any caliber or configuration is welcome, as long as it is built on a Browning platform. This event is designed to bring together a range of real-world setups—from factory rifles to lightly customized builds—to see how they perform side by side.

The purpose of this challenge is to create a true community-driven evaluation of Browning rifles. Rather than relying on a single test rifle or controlled lab conditions, we want to gather data from a variety of shooters using their personal rifles, optics, and preferred ammunition. This approach provides a much more honest and representative look at what the average Browning rifle is capable of in real-world conditions.

Participants will put their rifles through a series of practical shooting challenges designed to test accuracy, consistency, and overall performance at distance. By combining results across multiple shooters and setups, we aim to build a clearer picture of how these rifles perform outside of ideal conditions—just like they would in the field.

Whether you’re running a completely stock rifle or a dialed-in hunting setup, this is an opportunity to put your X-Bolt 2 to the test and contribute to a broader understanding of its true capabilities.