Old XP-100 vs New XP-100
Ya'll probably think I should know this already but I don't so I'm asking! Is the XP-100R the same action as the old XP's and if you add a Bench Rest follower will it work in the old style Xp-100 stocks? I have been a long time fan of Xp's but shot a friends new model today in 260. That rear grip stock sucks!! I let him shoot my 7BR's, one custom with Hart Barrel and MacMillan stock and the other factory and he was amazed at the feel. Then I shot a six shot ragged hole group(no paper left inside group) with the 223 and custom centergrip thumbhole stock and he's ready to switch stocks!! Just curious as to if it will work. Thanks, GHD
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The action is the same. Can't help you with the stocks. Various after market were available at one time for the XP-100. The real difference is that the XP-100R was a repeater. Thus the R designation. All others were single shot bold actions.
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GHD
I believe it has a 700 action that is why the grip is
moved to the rear.
the stock is thicker from the barrel to the
grip becouse of the magazne
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Tell your friend I need a rear grip stock. (for IMHSA shooting) I have a stock nylon mid-grip> mcman98@yahoo.com 0 -
I believe the original XP-100 used the 600 action like in the old Mohawk rifles.....not sure about the newer ones.....might be the model 7..........[8D] 0 -
temblor, you are 100% correct 0 -
Cool 260 ! --- Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn occasionally..........[8D] 0 -
I'm sorta torn on the XP's.
I much prefer the mid-grip for recoil management(7-08 my favorite XP chambering),though I prefer the rear grip's internal box magazine for Hunting.
The recoil issue is leverage related and easy to discern,as the initial Post hints at. The mag box issue isn't due to extra capacity(as far as I'm concerned),as much as the ability to get it into action quickly and chamber a round. I'm a staunch member of the "better safe than sorry fraternity" and don't tote ANY arm with a round in the chamber,as I simply don't trust mechanical devices. I'll pass opportunity at a critter,inlieu of hurting myself,or another.
Anywhooo...the rear grip's internal mag capacity is a boon for hasty business,which ain't a bad thing IMHO. The rear grip's solid bottom receiver,makes it a cinch to toss a round into the ejection port and get busy,but it pales to the internal mag box option IMHO.
On my mid-gripped 7-08,I toted it via Butler Creek sling with the 4 elastic ammo loops and found it to work well for me. That being said,I'll reiterate,that the repeater version is a better mousetrap in that regard.
To further fuel the fire and muddy the waters,I'd submit that the trigger linkage on the mid-grip is an added complication and Mr. Murphy lurks in such opportunities. I never had an issue in that regard and was able to manage a VERY nice pull weight to boot. But I can see an invite,for snot to happen.
Sooooooo....despite the theoretical advantages siding with the Model Seven based rear gripped repeater,I remain partial to the 600 based mid-grip solid bottomed single shot(recoil management,fueling that fire).
But another can of worms is opened with "suitable" scope selection. I bleed Leupold but the 2.5-8x EER,had TOO much eye-relief,upon my mid-grip. My modest stature did not allow it to reach a full field of view,past 5x,when my appendages were extended. So I opted a Burris 3-9x version of same and found happiness(from ALL positions).
I must concede,despite my Deep Burning Burris Bias(new catch phrase?),that it performed wonderfully and the only fodder that arm digested,was hostile 120 and 140gr full house loads,fueled with copious amounts of Re-15. That to the tune of multiple thousands.
So while I deviated from the initial thrust of the Post,it were for a coupla reasons. I've shot both versions a whole damned bunch and personal preference will dictate the "winner".
Now to piss in the punch. Adapting the Model Seven based rear grip,to a mid-gripped handle,is a heap big pain in the ass. A trigger hanger must be formulated,for the long linkage(generally a barrel dovetail,ala mid-gripped XP's). Nextly,the action screw holes differ in spacing and from there,it ain't soooooo bad(grin).......................0 -
both styles would be a dream come true if the dang bolt was on the LEFT side 0 -
260,
The Savage Striker is available in a right hand/left bolt configuration as is the Anschutz Exemplar. The Savage can come chambered in a good selection of rifle cartridges while the Exemplar is (or was) available in 22LR and 22 Hornet only.
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yes i know thank you. im a gunsmith and dealer and savage i think are a good entry level firearm. 0
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