Winchester xpr
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Seems to be 10 twist according to Cabela's:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/WINCHESTER-XPR-BOLT-ACTION-RIFLE/1994650.uts
The new generation of value rifles coming out of the US are very appealing to me - Ruger American, Marlin X7 etc. Just a pity that we can't seem to get them cheaply.
I hadn't seen this new model Winchester - interesting, thanks.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/WINCHESTER-XPR-BOLT-ACTION-RIFLE/1994650.uts
The new generation of value rifles coming out of the US are very appealing to me - Ruger American, Marlin X7 etc. Just a pity that we can't seem to get them cheaply.
I hadn't seen this new model Winchester - interesting, thanks.
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Ranger22
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thanks takbok, didn't think of looking on cabelas. Got to handle it last week end. Handles very nicely, bolt is nice and will get better with use. The trigger is a dream, very very crisp. It's not my rifle, a friend has bought it. It's one I would consider for myself if this one shoots well
No worries. I really like the large diameter bolts which does away with bolt raceways in the receiver - lots of mating area for smooth bolt throw!
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Very nice. Please let us know how it shoots etc.
They appear to be solid. Good independent reviews. Great pricing, choices of cartridges, 22, 24, and 26 inch barrels, fairly light weight. A shop near me has about 20 in stock, so I am going to look at a camo 7mm-08 for my daughter.
.30-06 reviews
http://www.gunmart.net/gun_review/winchester_xpr
http://www.rifleshootermagazine.co.uk/gun-tests/winchester_xpr_in_depth_rifle_review_1_4689654
http://2amunitions.boards.net/thread/496/winchester-xpr-review
.300 Win Mag
http://www.winchesterguns.com/news/articles/shooting-times-review-xpr-february-2016.html
another
http://www.realguns.com/articles/698.htm
.30-06 reviews
http://www.gunmart.net/gun_review/winchester_xpr
http://www.rifleshootermagazine.co.uk/gun-tests/winchester_xpr_in_depth_rifle_review_1_4689654
http://2amunitions.boards.net/thread/496/winchester-xpr-review
.300 Win Mag
http://www.winchesterguns.com/news/articles/shooting-times-review-xpr-february-2016.html
another
http://www.realguns.com/articles/698.htm
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Ranger22
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Just back in from sighting it in. The boy who owns it is new to cf rifles but was managing 1 inch groups with ease. Once we had it shooting straight I got to have a quick play. The bolt is slick, a very short lift which makes reloading a bit quicker. The trigger is as said before very nice, guessing it's about the 2 pound mark and very crisp. Off the bipod and no rear support I had it just under half inch groups. I'm sure if and when we get the reloads sorted it will shoot raggy hole groups with ease. The stock on this one is plastic and seems to be rigid enough, like other plastic stocks it has them hollow feel at the butt end. If your on a low budget the xpr is one to look at
Thanks for the review! Definitely worth considering. My Tikka (super smooth bolt) and Sako (not great, grabby bolt) aren't going to wear out soon though and no need for another rifle unfortunately ☹
Ranger22
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Can never have to many rifles !
We'll get there!
After some researching, I find that all the XPR rifles come with a Poly-Cote finish, which is a synthetic varnish that etches and oxidizes the surface of metal, then bonds to it, to prevent further oxidation. This finish has been offered on some shotguns for a few years now, and seems to be very durable, and completely impervious to even salt water.
The closest thing to it that I have found so far, is the Polycoat finish on some CZ handguns. That polymer coating has a PTFE (Teflon ) component, and is applied as a powder coating, then baked on.
The closest thing to it that I have found so far, is the Polycoat finish on some CZ handguns. That polymer coating has a PTFE (Teflon ) component, and is applied as a powder coating, then baked on.
Yesterday, I handled a Winchester XPR in .30-06 with a 20-inch threaded barrel. All metal is coated in PermaCoat, which is a baked on polymner, that looks very good, in a dark metallic grey. It is $519.00. I was looking for a loaner gun for guests. The Winchester XPR is like a Browning A-Bolt III, with a heavier barrel (22, 24 and 26 inches for .308 class, .30-06 class and magnum class). Barrel is a Winchester, like on a full size, so a bit thicker than a Featherweight or AB3. Bolt handle is like a Tikka. Synthetic stock is very solid and stiff, 6 lbs 12 ounces... worth a try at $425.00 here for a hunting rifle, $493.00 with rings and a Vortex scope.
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The XPR SR ( suppressor ready ) comes in .300 WM and 20 or 22 inch barrel, all metal finished in Polycoat. The standard rifles come in 24 inch for .30-06 class, and 26 inches for .300 WM and 7mm RM, so could be cut down and threaded.
There is an test online of ten budget hunting rifles, and the most accurate was the XPR in .300 WM with groups averaging, IIRC, 0.68 inches.
How about looking for a heavier barrel Browning Eclipse with BOSS? Just unscrew the BOSS tuner and replace it with a suppressor.
There is an test online of ten budget hunting rifles, and the most accurate was the XPR in .300 WM with groups averaging, IIRC, 0.68 inches.
How about looking for a heavier barrel Browning Eclipse with BOSS? Just unscrew the BOSS tuner and replace it with a suppressor.
I spoke with Winchester tech support today, and they said that all the XPR rifles have the Permacoat on the metal, even the ones which are black matte looking. Some are charcoal, some grey.
Did the one you shot have Permacoat on the action and barrel?
Also, the barrels are Begara, from their factory in Duluth, Georgia ( suburb of Atlanta ).
Did the one you shot have Permacoat on the action and barrel?
Also, the barrels are Begara, from their factory in Duluth, Georgia ( suburb of Atlanta ).
Ranger22
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i can't remember! Will ask the owner at weekend
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