Winchester XPR
- Category
- Rifle
- Barrel
- 559 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.06 kg
- Introduced
- 2014
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Winchester XPR (Xtreme Performance Rifle) is a modern push-feed bolt-action centerfire hunting rifle introduced in 2014 as Winchester's value-priced complement to the premium Model 70. The XPR is built around a heavy tubular steel receiver, a three-lug bolt with a short 60-degree throw and nickel-Teflon coating for smooth cycling, a free-floating button-rifled barrel with a recessed target crown, and a stiff matte-black composite stock with pillar bedding. Every metal exterior surface wears Winchester's Perma-Cote matte finish to minimize glare and resist corrosion. The user-adjustable M.O.A. trigger system, two-position thumb safety with bolt-unlock button, detachable box magazine, and Inflex Technology recoil pad bring features traditionally reserved for higher-priced rifles to a sub-$600 price point. The XPR is offered in seventeen calibers spanning .223 Remington up through .338 Winchester Magnum, .400 Legend, and .450 Bushmaster, with barrel lengths of 22, 24, or 26 inches depending on action length. Manufactured in Portugal at Browning International's Viana facility under the Winchester license held by FN Herstal, the XPR is one of the best-selling new bolt-action hunting rifles in North America.
The XPR was Winchester's answer to the wave of value-priced bolt-action rifles like the Ruger American, Savage Axis, and Tikka T3 that flooded the deer-hunting market in the early 2010s. Rather than build it in the United States, FN Herstal chose to produce the XPR at Browning International's Viana facility in Portugal, leveraging the same modern CNC tooling that builds the Browning X-Bolt and A-Bolt 3 - a quietly remarkable arrangement that puts a Winchester-branded rifle, a Browning-branded rifle, and a Belgian-corporate-owned rifle line all on the same Portuguese production floor.
Manufactured in Portugal under Winchester license by Browning International (a sister company under FN Herstal/Browning Group). The M.O.A. (Match-grade, Overtravel-eliminated, Adjustable) trigger is user-adjustable from approximately 3 to 5 pounds without removing the action from the stock. The XPR shares its action design closely with the Browning A-Bolt 3 (sold in Europe), with which it is mechanically very similar. Calibers offered: .223 Rem, .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm-08 Rem, .308 Win, .350 Legend, 6.5 PRC, .270 WSM, .300 WSM, .270 Win, 6.8 Western, .30-06 Springfield, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag, .338 Win Mag, .400 Legend, and .450 Bushmaster. Magazine capacities are 3 rounds for magnums, 4 rounds for short-action standards, and 5 rounds for some intermediate calibers. Weight is 6 lbs 12 oz for short-action models, 7 lbs for 24-inch standard long-action, and 7 lbs 4 oz for 26-inch magnums.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Winchester Repeating Arms Company
- Category
- Rifle
- Country
- Portugal
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2014
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 559 mm
- Overall length
- 1067 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.06 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 22.0 N
- Capacity
- 3
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Perma cote
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 850 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3500 J
- Effective range
- 800 m
- Maximum range
- 4000 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
- Moa trigger system adjustable
Tubular steel receiver
Three lug bolt 60 degree throw
Nickel teflon coated bolt
Free floating button rifled barrel
Perma cote matte finish
Detachable box magazine
Steel recoil lug
Inflex technology recoil pad
Pillar bedded action
Drilled and tapped for scope
Recessed target crown
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 157 .308 Winchester rifles | 3.06 kg | 3.22 kg | Lighter than about 70% |
| Overall lengthAmong 146 .308 Winchester rifles | 1067 mm | 1067 mm | Near the median |
| Barrel lengthAmong 166 .308 Winchester rifles | 559 mm | 559 mm | Near the median |
| Magazine capacityAmong 162 .308 Winchester rifles | 3 | 5 | Holds fewer rounds than about 80% |
Answers
Questions about the Winchester XPR
How much does the Winchester XPR weigh?
The Winchester XPR weighs 3.06 kg (6.75 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Winchester XPR?
The Winchester XPR is chambered in .308 Winchester, .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and 6.5 Creedmoor.
How many rounds does the Winchester XPR hold?
The Winchester XPR holds 3 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Winchester XPR?
The Winchester XPR is 1067 mm (42.0 in) long overall, with a 559 mm (22.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Winchester XPR?
The Winchester XPR is made by Winchester Repeating Arms Company (United States).
When was the Winchester XPR introduced?
The Winchester XPR was introduced in 2014.
How does the Winchester XPR operate?
The Winchester XPR uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
- United States Civilian Market
- 2014
- European Civilian Market
- 2014
Provenance
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