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This week, we're taking a look at the Winchester XPR Stealth SR. A new variation of the Winchester XPR, this model lives up to its stealthy moniker thanks to a suppressor-ready threaded barrel, and a Teflon coated bolt that runs smooth and silent. The barrel has also been cut down to just 16.5-inches, to maintain the gun's balance with even an 8- or 9-inch long suppressor installed. For more information on this maneuverable bolt-action, check out thevideoembedded above, hosted by Editor in Chief Scott Olmsted, and Digital Associate Editor, David Herman.MSRP: $619.99;winchesterguns.com.
During the 36th Annual Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Banquet & Auction, which was held Sept. 10, legendary NASCAR Hall-of-Famer, sportsman, lifelong conservationist, and immediate past Chairman of the CSF Board of Directors Richard Childress was honored with the Dingell-Young Sportsmen’s Legacy Award—CSF’s highest Award.
What is it about the .270 Winchester that remains so appealing to hunters? Sometimes the designers get things right the first time, and if you wanted to develop a cartridge to rival the venerated .30-06, the .270 comes about as close as is practically possible.