Win XPR - Setup and Sighting-in

[Picher]

A neighbor bought a NIB Win XPR in .308 and had me set it up.

I found the scope mounts loose, so did all the things needed to get it Locktitied/tightened-down, including stock screw tightening, using my torque-driver. The barrel was a little close to the stock at the end on one side, so sanded the stock for adequate clearance.

The scope included is quite clear and has good adjustments. Trigger is excellent and didn't need any adjustments. A nice feature is a bolt-lock that releases with a trigger pull or push of a button.

We sighted it in and were happy with the accuracy at 100 yards. Overall, I was pleased with the rifle and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for an economical, reasonably well-made hunting rifle. It's way better than many low-end rifles I've worked on in the past.

 

[LoonWulf]

The XPRs one of the rifles I'd still like to try. I've got no real reason to want one tho, so I'm waiting to see one at the range.

 

[js8588]

The XPRs one of the rifles I'd still like to try. I've got no real reason to want one tho, so I'm waiting to see one at the range.

I kind of want to take one in 325 WSM for a spin. Just because.

 

[LoonWulf]

Yeah, I've been eyeballing 325s for about a year now.....I'll probably end up with one, if it's new probably be an XPR lol.

 

[Picher]

A neighbor bought a NIB Win XPR in .308 and had me set it up.

I found the scope mounts loose, so did all the things needed to get it Locktitied/tightened-down, including stock screw tightening, using my torque-driver. The barrel was a little close to the stock at the end on one side, so sanded the stock for adequate clearance.

The scope included is quite clear and has good adjustments. Trigger is excellent and didn't need any adjustments. A nice feature is a bolt-lock that releases with a trigger pull.

We sighted it in and were happy with the accuracy at 100 yards. Overall, I was pleased with the rifle and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for an economical, reasonably well-made hunting rifle. It's way better than many low-end rifles I've worked on in the past.

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[Odd Job]

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[Picher]

If I could criticize anything about this rifle, it would be that the stock's comb should not slope downward, away from the action, but either be level or rise, so when the rifle fires it pulls away from the cheek a bit instead of into it. I must note that it wasn't noticeable when firing the rifle, just looking at the picture. (I prefer a Monte-carlo cheekpiece on my rifles.)

 

[horsey300]

If I could criticize anything about this rifle, it would be that the stock's comb should not slope downward, away from the action, but either be level or rise, so when the rifle fires it pulls away from the cheek a bit instead of into it. I must note that it wasn't noticeable when firing the rifle, just looking at the picture. (I prefer a Monte-carlo cheekpiece on my rifles.)

Based on shape, I'd suggest the stock is shaped so that recoil creates more of an upward movement of the rifle (extreme comparison: revolver) rather than a straight back, I'd also agree on a Monte Carlo style cheekpiece on top.

 

[MarshallDodge]

A neighbor bought a NIB Win XPR in .308 and had me set it up.

I found the scope mounts loose, so did all the things needed to get it Locktitied/tightened-down, including stock screw tightening, using my torque-driver. The barrel was a little close to the stock at the end on one side, so sanded the stock for adequate clearance.

The scope included is quite clear and has good adjustments. Trigger is excellent and didn't need any adjustments. A nice feature is a bolt-lock that releases with a trigger pull or push of a button.

We sighted it in and were happy with the accuracy at 100 yards. Overall, I was pleased with the rifle and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for an economical, reasonably well-made hunting rifle. It's way better than many low-end rifles I've worked on in the past.

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What were your actual velocity results?

I have a friend that has an XPR in 6.5C and isn't happy with the results. Said he can't get it under 1 MOA with handloads. He may be asking to much of the budget rifle.

 

[Picher]

What were your actual velocity results?

I have a friend that has an XPR in 6.5C and isn't happy with the results. Said he can't get it under 1 MOA with handloads. He may be asking to much of the budget rifle.

I didn't chrony it. Not my rifle, but I set it up and helped the owner sight it in at 100 yards. We didn't get to shoot a 5-shot group, but judging from the final adjustments it seemed capable of 1 MOA with the Winchester ammo.

Perhaps your friend didn't take the scope off, apply Loctite to bases, screws, etc. Also tightened stock screws...all screws torqued to recommended levels with the torque driver info. If I hadn't used Locktite and torqued screws, I doubt the rifle wouldn't have shot as well. Perhaps your friend didn't tighten everything like I did?

 

[MarshallDodge]

I didn't chrony it. Not my rifle, but I set it up and helped the owner sight it in at 100 yards. We didn't get to shoot a 5-shot group, but judging from the final adjustments it seemed capable of 1 MOA with the Winchester ammo.

Perhaps your friend didn't take the scope off, apply Loctite to bases, screws, etc. Also tightened stock screws...all screws torqued to recommended levels with the torque driver info. If I hadn't used Locktite and torqued screws, I doubt the rifle wouldn't have shot as well. Perhaps your friend didn't tighten everything like I did?

Sorry, I meant to say accuracy, not velocity.

He's an aircraft mechanic so I am almost certain he checked everything over but I will confirm.

 

[Picher]

What were your actual velocity results?

I have a friend that has an XPR in 6.5C and isn't happy with the results. Said he can't get it under 1 MOA with handloads. He may be asking to much of the budget rifle.

I hope your friend checked out all the screws, including scope base, ring and stock screws before shooting. Next thing to do is to check different brands of ammo.
Third thing to check is the "nut behind the buttplate" to see how well that person can shoot a different "known-accurate" rifle, and quality of the shooting rest and actual setup. Many people have terrible shooting setup/holds and flinches, even to the point of lifting the rifle off front or rear rests.