Along with the rifle rifle Browning X-Bolt Long Range, of which we trace an extensive profile on other pages of the magazine, we were also able to try two new ones ammunition that the US House has recently set up and that we observed for the first time at the HIT in Vicenza last February. Thanks to the courtesy of Frédéric Colombié of BWMI, the Italian branch of the brand, we received the two charges on trial and we specify how different types of bullets are: one lighter and characterized by rapid expansion, the other heavier with a more tough. We observe this last proposal limiting ourselves, for the moment, to a ballistic examination in the shooting range, hoping that the next opportunity for an essay on the wild will not be missing.
The packaging
If those responsible for the presentation of the product wanted to strike the customer's imagination, they succeeded fully: the September colors from brown to golden yellow of the naturalistic part are placed in pleasant contrast with the background and the black writings where the statutory data are reported with trademark, weight and type of the ball; the only writing in white appears to be that of the caliber. The hunter will appreciate the aesthetic refinement of the condensation cloud of the deer's breath represented here at the moment of the roar, therefore in the autumn period when the temperature has already dropped considerably: the scene is rendered so well that it is expected, at any moment. , to hear that powerful and hoarse sound that makes the hearts of those who listen to it vibrate. Maybe in the near future and with modern technology who knows that sound will not join the sight.
The quality characteristics
No more fantasies and let's get into reality: on the back of the package appear data and images of extraordinary precision to provide the hunter not only with the ballistic data of the trajectory, but at the same time a schematization of the work and performance of the ball called BXC with controlled expansion. First of all, the standard weight of 180 grs is slightly increased to 185 grs, a trifle if we want, but useful to perfect the purpose which is that of a more consistent translation of energy to a greater distance. The ball is of the type bonded therefore with core welded to the casing for an almost total retention of the initial mass even when passing through a body of considerable thickness and consistency. The bullet profile features a sharp closure towards the apex where the anodized aluminum tip is inserted, with strong penetration capabilities through the skin and bones of the game. The general structure of the projectile ensures a stretch with approximately the doubling of the original section for a decisive crossing of the animal and a distribution of distributed and prolonged energy along the entire internal trajectory: very probable the escape of the ball with a large wound and blood emission, always useful if you were to follow the removal of the prey with the track dog. The trajectory is no less: the mirror, even if calculated in Anglo-Saxon measures, indicates the two possibilities of resetting the weapon with 100 and 200 yds: clear how in view of short-range shots, think of the boar in pursuit , the calibration at 100 is of great advantage while, if the deer is undermined, the one at 200 will be comfortable and practical thanks to which we will have at 100 yds an increase of the beaten point equal to the canonical 4 cm (1.6 ") and a fall at 300 yds equal to 18,2 cm (7.2 ").
The shooting test conducted at the Carrù range, for which we thank Giorgio Rosso and Kevin Ballauri, expressed a remarkable accuracy and a welcome constancy, together with a reaction to the shot, read recoil, very attenuated with beneficial effects on the concentration of the shooter and on the detection of the rifle: to the benefit of a possible rearmament to double the shot. A hunting test will certainly confirm all the premises and promises of this valuable cartridge.