Winchester SXR2

[Stonia]

I'm starting to see these pop up, and in the best cartridge ever, 9.3x62. Looks like a less expensive BAR, and until now only available internationally, maybe? Tempting, but I've never even heard of this. Anyone know anything?

https://www.winchester.eu/products/rifles/semi-auto/A-WSXR2COMPO/A-WSXR2COMPO.html

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[wind gypsy]

Are you saying they are available in the states or asking if people know if they will be? Unsure since you linked the Winchester EU site.

 

[Stonia]

Are you saying they are available in the states or asking if people know if they will be? Unsure since you linked the Winchester EU site.

Sorry, there's dozens of that model on GB and my local shop can get ahold of them. Wondering if anyone has any experience with them.

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[Begle1]

You ever find anything out about the SXR2?

I saw a few while looking at BAR's a while ago and thought... Huh... A semiauto 9.3x62 for under $1000 sure sounds interesting.

 

[Stonia]

No, they're still available to order, but never seen one in person. I don't want to be the test case, but I'm definitely still interested. There's a few more chamberings, 308, 30-06, 300win mag, as well as wood stock models.

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[ironman69]

The Winchester SXR2 is a semi-automatic rifle designed for precision and reliability. Chambered in the versatile and powerful .30-06 caliber, this rifle is suitable for a wide range of hunting and shooting applications.
It is very great to handle and safe also.

 

[Begle1]

Their manual sure has some interesting nuggets.

Your rifle has a detachable or fixed magazine mounted on a hinged floorplate depending on the legislation in force in each country. The magazine capacity also depends on the legislation in force in each country.

Their website lists 2 round and 3 round "drop box" magazines, but all the online lists I see specify 2 round mags. 3 round mags seem a lot more compelling.

I don't know what the ideal number of 9.3x62 rounds would be to have in a 7lb 2oz semiauto rifle, but I can't help but feel the answer is "more than 3".