The need to suppress sound when hunting is finally getting its day. This XPR has all the proven accuracy that is built into this model. It also has the renowned three lever MOA trigger system -- a design proven on the legendary Model 70. The addition of a threaded barrel makes it easy for those in areas where a suppressor is allowed and those who have acquired the necessary paperwork, to hunt quietly for various reasons: to not spook other game and varmints after firing , to protect the hearing of yourself and those around you and to be a good neighbor in areas where less noise would be appreciated. And the threaded barrel also allows the mounting of a muzzle brake when recoil is your concern.
RECEIVER – Steel; Matte blued finish; Drilled and tapped for scope mounts
BARREL – Matte blued finish; Button rifled; free floating; Recessed target crown; 5/8” x 24 threading for suppressor or muzzle brake
ACTION – Bolt-action; M.O.A. Trigger system; Two position thumb safety; Bolt unlock button
STOCK – Black composite
FEATURES – Inflex Technology recoil pad; Sling swivel stud installed
Specifications:
- Action Length: Short Action
- Caliber: 243 Winchester
- Barrel Length: 20"
- Overall Length: 40"
- Length of Pull: 13-3/4"
- Drop at Comb: 1/2"
- Drop at Heel: 3/4"
- Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz
- Magazine Capacity: 3
- Twist Rate: 10"
- Barrel Finish: Perma-Cote
- Stock Finish: Matte Black
- Receiver Finish: Matte Blued
- Chamber Finish: Polished
- Barrel Material: Steel
- Barrel Contour: Sporter
- Stock Material: Composite
- Recoil Pad: Inflex 1, Small
- Pistol Grip Cap: Matte Polymer
- Checkering: Textured Grip Panels
- Sling Swivel Studs: Matte Blued
- Receiver Material: Steel
- Trigger Finish: Matte Black
- Bolt Slide Finish: Nickel Teflon
- Magazine Type: Detachable
- Trigger Material: Polymer
- Trigger Guard Material: Composite
- Trigger Guard Engraving: None
- Floor Plate Material: Composite
- Drilled and Tapped for Scope: Yes
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Introduced in 1955, the 243 Winchester is based on the 308 Winchester case necked down. It was the first commercial cartridge added to the "308 family," with a 2.045-inch case designed to fit into Winchester's Model 88 lever action and short bolt actions. Winchester saw it as a combination "varmint and big-game" round, with an 80-grain varmint bullet at 3550 feet per second and a 100-grain deer bullet at 2960. Apparently the public saw it the same way; the 243 Winchester is the world's most popular 6mm cartridge, with current loadings running from a 55-grain varmint load at nearly 4000 fps to 108 grains. 6mm bullets hold up better in wind than smaller calibers, so the 243 remains a favorite for long-range varminting. With heavier bullets it is very effective on deer-sized game. Its attributes are accuracy, light recoil, and deadly effect; it is a standard choice for beginning hunters. Because of its popularity factory loads are legion, and most rifle manufacturers offer it. — Craig Boddington
