2 Clicks Up wrote:G’Day everyone. Just signed up. I just purchased and used Winchester XPR chambered in 300 Win Mag. I got it at a pretty good price (well I think I did), as the retailer stated the barrel had been “shot out”, but the rest of the rifle is in pretty good order. I purchased the rifle as a project, and it will eventually see a new custom barrel. I know the XPR’s get mixed reviews at best, but, seriously, I would imagine it would take a fair amount of shooting to “shoot out” a barrel on a 300 Win Mag; they’re not exactly a high volume everyday truck rifle. Anyway, I’m going to pull it apart, clean it thoroughly and put it all back together with everything torqued down properly, then shoot it and just see what happens. I’d be interested to hear various opinions on this subject. I have a feeling this may be a work in progress for some time.
Sounds like a cool project.
Sometimes one man's "shot out" barrel can be sorted with some load development.
I'd be having a look at the throat and landings with a borescope to determine if it's actually worn and how bad.
I'd bet the 300 wm would burn out pretty quickly with a cowboy on the trigger getting it HOT
Keep us posted with your progress