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Winchester XPR SR Left Hand - 308 Win - 20" - Black Composite - Threaded
Winchester XPR SR Left Hand - 308 Win - 20" - Black Composite - Threaded
 
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Tech Specs at a Glance:

Caliber: 308 Win
Barrel Length: 20"
Overall Length: 40"
Length of Pull: 13.75"
Rate of Twist: 1:10"
Magazine Type: Detachable Box Mag
Magazine Capacity: 3
Weight: 6lbs 12oz
Price: $1,079.00
Sale Price: $979.00
Special Instructions: Valid PAL Required
Firearm Classification: Non-Restricted

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Winchester XPR SR Left Hand - 308 Win - 20" - Black Composite - Threaded:

Small and fast. It's all about having the right fit. And with a shorter length of pull and shorter barrel, hunters of smaller stature can get the balance and stability that results in better shots. The compact dimensions also save grams to make this rifle a great choice to pack into the mountains.

Value. The XPR is a new way to look at bolt action value. The XPR is a rugged, reliable and precise bolt-action rifle built for the next generation of Winchester hunters. Combining proven concepts from the Model 70 with more efficient manufacturing processes means that the XPR is a superb hunting rifle at a more affordable price.

Tough and accurate. If you're looking for a more compact rifle that will stand up to the abuse you put yourself through in the field, the compact XPR is the rifle for you. The advanced polymer stock is built for superior grip in wet conditions and will stand up to the scratches and bumps you're bound to encounter on the stalk or on the walk to the stand. The matte blued finish is tough and non-reflective. The detachable box magazine is a built in feature that is typically an expensive after-market addition, allowing you to keep extra shells in a spare mag instead of jingling loose in your pocket.

Features & Design:
  • Bolt crafted from chrome-moly steel bar stock
  • M.O.A. Trigger System
  • Bolt Unlock Button
  • Nickel Teflon Coating on the Bolt Body
  • Receiver is machined from solid steel
  • Steel Recoil Lug
  • Two-Position Thumb Safety
  • Recessed Target Crown
  • Button-Rifled, Free-Floated Steel Barrel
  • Detachable Box Magazine

Technical Features:
  • Caliber: 308 Win
  • Barrel Length: 20"
  • Overall Length: 40"
  • Length of Pull: 13.75"
  • Rate of Twist: 1:10"
  • Magazine Type: Detachable Box Mag
  • Magazine Capacity: 3
  • Drop at Comb: 0.5"
  • Drop at Heel: 0.75"
  • Receiver Finish: Grey Perma-Cote
  • Barrel Finish: Grey Perma-Cote
  • Barrel Material: Steel
  • Stock Material: Composite
  • Recoil Pad: Inflex 1, Small
  • Sling Swivel: 2 Sling Studs
  • Trigger: Steel
  • Trigger Guard: Composite
  • Weight: 6lbs 12oz
308 Winchester:

The .308 Winchester (pronounced: "three-oh-eight" or "three-aught-eight") is a rimless, bottlenecked, rifle cartridge and is the commercial cartridge from which the 7.62x51mm NATO round was derived. The .308 Winchester was introduced in 1952, two years prior to the NATO adoption of the 7.62x51mm NATO T65. Winchester branded the cartridge and introduced it to the commercial hunting market as the .308 Winchester. Winchester's Model 70 and Model 88 rifles were subsequently chambered for the new cartridge. Since then, the .308 Winchester has become the most popular short-action, big-game hunting cartridge worldwide. It is also commonly used for civilian target shooting, military sniping, and police sharpshooting. The relatively short case makes the .308 Winchester especially well-adapted for short-action rifles. When loaded with a bullet that expands, tumbles, or fragments in tissue, this cartridge is capable of high terminal performance.

Although very similar to the military 7.62x51mm NATO specifications, the .308 cartridge is not identical, and there are special considerations that may apply when mixing these cartridges with 7.62x51mm NATO, and .308 Winchester chambered arms. Their interchange is, however, considered safe by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI).

Suggested Use:
  • Predators
  • Small Game
  • Varmint
  • Deer
  • Black Bear
  • Moose (short range)
  • Elk (short range)

Performance:

The .308 Winchester is one of the most popular hunting cartridges in the United States, and possibly the world. It has gained popularity in many countries as an exceptional cartridge for game in the medium- to large-sized class. In North America it is used extensively on whitetail deer, pronghorn and even the occasional caribou or black bear.

Clay Harvey, an American gun writer, says it is usable on moose and elk. Layne Simpson, an American who has hunted in Sweden, says he is surprised how many hunters there use the cartridge. Craig Boddington was told by a Norma Precision executive that the .308 is one of Norma's best-selling calibers.

In Africa the .308 Win is one of the most popular calibers among Bushveld hunters and is used on anything from duiker right up to the massive eland (a small and large African antelope respectively). Proponents of the hydrostatic shock theory contend that the .308 Winchester has sufficient energy to impart hydrostatic shock to living targets when rapidly expanding bullets deliver a high rate of energy transfer.

The .308 Winchester has slightly more drop at long range than the .30-06 Springfield, owing to its slightly lower (100 ft/s) muzzle velocity with most bullet weights. Cartridges with significantly higher muzzle velocities, such as the .300 Winchester Magnum can have significantly less drop at long range.