A winner from Winchester
Iunboxed the Winchester XPR to find a camouflage-stocked variant in .30-06 Spr, topped off with a Kite Optics scope, already mounted. The only possible omission was a moderator to screw on to the pre-threaded barrel. I decided to keep the rifle au naturel in this regard – safety first, though, and I dug out my ear plugs! Unboxing is always good fun and the Winchester XPR was no exception, and after a little familiarisation, shouldering the rifle and a few dry fires, it became apparent that some serious work had been completed to produce the XPR.
The Winchester 70, one of the most well-known and loved bolt-action rifles, is a rifle I must admit have never cared for. Rifle choice is very much down to personal preference, encompassing a multitude of factors – budget, availability, aesthetics – in a varying mix depending on the individual. The Model 70 is still produced, and will continue to find both favour and success in many shooters’ hands, but I was looking for something else from the
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