.350 Legend Winchester XPR

[DS-10-SPEED]

I live in lower Michigan where they just recently changed the deer gun laws in the shotgun zone for deer. I can only use my .308 and 30-30 up north. We can now use certain .35 cal or larger straight wall rounds. I just bought the .350 Legend Winchester XPR to use this deer season, I haven't shot it yet, need to get a scope mounted. I used my buddies Ruger American .450 Bushmaster last year and took a buck with it, thought I would give the .350 Legend a try this year. They have several variations but I like walnut stocked guns, most are plastic. The .350's and .450's are selling fast in my area. Anyone else have experience with the XPR?

 

[jmr40]

Other than just handling them in a store no. But I do like what I see. And I've read some very positive reports from others. If I needed another rifle I'd certainly consider one. Congratulations on being able to hunt with a rifle, even though your options are limited.

 

[earlthegoat2]

That has better looks than many straight wall legal guns including my own 450 Ruger American.

I didn’t know those existed until now. I really like it. It forgoes many of the popular features with the flush magazine and no muzzle brake and a wood stock to boot.

I would get it.

 

[DS-10-SPEED]

The gun was made in Portugal at the Browning Viana factory, this is the Sporter Titanium model and it is not on the Winchester web site for some reason, I was surprised to see it at my local dealer 5 miles down the road. You can also get it with a blued barrel if you prefer. It has a recessed crown and adjustable trigger pull and trigger stop, factory set at 3 1/2 pounds.

 

[3Crows]

CVA has an interesting bolt rifle in both the .350 Legend and the .450. I did not get to look at it for long but it appeared to be a very interesting rifle. Some Walmarts have them.

https://cva.com/product/cascade-blued-charcoal-gray/

 

[DS-10-SPEED]

Interesting CVA made in Spain, it doesn't look too bad. I was looking for a walnut stock but don't see that option.

 

[DS-10-SPEED]

Just got my scope mounted, next sight in.

 

[cdb1]

I’d rather have an XPR than a RAR, Axis II or 783. Of the budget rifles I’d rather have a Patriot than an XPR due to the Patriot having a normal size ejection port.

 

[DS-10-SPEED]

I got it sighted in this afternoon.

Hornady 170 Grain, 90 yards.



After a little adjustment:



I'm happy with it, at that range I can get 1 inch or less groups, the same as my Model 70 .308.

 

[Macchina]

Wow, that is awesome! I've been thinking about getting a 350 Legend, this only pushes me further toward it...

 

[TarDevil]

Handsome gun... good shooting!

 

[DS-10-SPEED]

My .350 Legend did the job, one shot drop at 125 yards.

 

[gotboostvr]

I like a number of things on the XPR. They have longer barrels than some, sturdier stocks than some and a locking bolt.

They're definitely one of the guns I'm considering.

 

[Hookeye]

Buddy bought one, shoots very good.
Already taken deer, factory ammo, pleased with field effect.