Winchester xpr 7 rem mag

[JamesWilson5]

Thinking about purchasing a winchester xpr 7mm rem mag . How good is the accuracy of those rifle. I have never had a winchester rifle any info greatly appreciated.

 

[RevJim]

From the reviews I've read they seem pretty accurate. I think they mimic the Tikka to a degree. How they hold up to magnum recoil/use, I don't know. The reviews also said their triggers were heavy. non adjustable. Thats OK if you hunt with gloves on.

 

[Boe]

I had one years ago in a 264 win. Mag. The rifle shot well, I shouldn't have sold it. I've had several come in my shop for repairs in the last year or so for me to repair when I take a break from building customs. I have one chambered in 300 Weatherby Mag. in my shop now. None of the rifles had a manufacturing issue, or parts failures. The problems evolved from a few Jackwagons with a grinder working on the triggers. They are good rifles but..... If you have a problem with the Model 70 parts are getting very difficult to acquire. You may not be able to find some of the parts at all.

 

[Bob Wright]

I had one years ago in a 264 win. Mag. The rifle shot well, I shouldn't have sold it. I've had several come on my shop for repairs in the last year or so for me to repair when I take a break from building customs. I have one chambered in 300 Weatherby Mag. in my shop now. None of the rifles had a manufacturing issue, or parts failures. The problems evolved from a few Jackwagons with a grinder working on the triggers. They are good rifles but..... If you have a problem with the Model 70 parts are getting very difficult to acquire. You may not be able to find some of the parts at all.

What is going on with Winchester lately? I read somewhere these 70's were coming out of Portugal now.

 

[Boe]

Not that I'm aware of , I've been having problems finding parts for the Model 70s and just about any older Winchester for years now. When Browning bought Winchester, They wanted the ammunition manufacturing . They had no interest in continuing to manufacture parts to support Winchester firearms.

 

[std7mag]

Coworker of mine has the XPR in 7mm Rem Mag. He likes it.
Otherwise, i have heard others on other forums that like it.

 

[Will.284]

I've got the xpr in 7.8 western and love it , it's a hard hitting game slaying rifle, BUT, it is heavy

 

[Bob Wright]

I guess the parts are still made here but assembled in Portugal:

"In 2013, FN/Browning relocated Model 70 assembly to Portugal.

As of 2015, Model 70 rifles are stamped, "Imported by BACO, Inc., Morgan, Utah – Made in Portugal by Browning Viana".

All that stamping might bend those barrels out of whack. Geez.

 

[Chokoloskee Joe]

No, the XPR as well as the Model 70 is made in Viana, Portugal.

Where are Winchester firearms manufactured?

www.winchesterguns.com

 

[Bob Wright]

So the parts replacement question would probably start by asking these guys:

 

[JAYgs8163]

I've got the xpr in 7.8 western and love it , it's a hard hitting game slaying rifle, BUT, it is heavy

Is that a 308 or an another name for a 300 Win Mag? "7.8 Western"…..

 

[Will.284]

If you're not the type to swap out stocks, triggers etc. then the xpr will treat you right. There's not much for aftermarket parts for them. Which is why I sold mine.

I definitely like mine but it's heavy to walk the mountains with but man does it hit hard. My wife has adopted it after this season

 

[cohunt]

Winchester xpr renegade long range

Hello all like the post says I've been looking into this newer winchester xpr model rifle has any one bought or used one of these yet if so can I get some input on it thanks

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