While there's no shortage of factory loads that reliably kill deer, Winchester had an even sharper goal in mind for what would become its Deer Season XP line.
Always a leader in generational deer rifles—see the Model 94 lever-action, pre-’64 Model 70 “Rifleman’s Rifle” and the later, push-feed version of the Model 70—Winchester has jumped into the fray with its new XPR.
New for 2017, Winchester has expanded the Deer Season XP line to include two new offerings: the 64-grain .223 Remington and the 125-grain 6.5 Creedmoor.
Winchester's new Deer Season XP Copper Impact bullet is designed for rapid expansion upon impact. Its engineered hollow-point cavity delivers excellent terminal performance, and the solid copper bullet increases weight retention over standard jacketed lead-core bullets.
Deer Season XP Copper Impact hits hard, expands consistently and delivers massive amounts of trauma as it penetrates deep. Suitable for much more than deer, it should be a welcome complement to any hunter’s rifle.
The 6.5 Creedmoor is arguably the most popular rifle cartridge of the 21st century, but how does it perform on big game? These detailed accounts include pertinent information such as shot angle, distance, projectile used and more.