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blaker_99
03-09-2007, 03:35 PM
Just looking for a new factory load amo for my browning a-bolt 7mm wsm. I have been doing a ton of reading it lookks like the new Winchester XP3 is a very well rounded bullett. Just wondering what everyone else thinks. Tkae care all:)
CanAm500
03-09-2007, 04:20 PM
I was thinking of buying the XP3 but the Nosler Partitions are cheaper for a premium bullet.

Anyone fired this new round from winchester yet?
todbartell
03-09-2007, 07:39 PM
the Xp3 should be an excellent hunting bullet, and availability this fall should be alot better than last year, when they were so new
30-06
03-09-2007, 07:49 PM
can you get them for 308.win
Husky7mm
03-09-2007, 07:50 PM
I shot a 270 WSM with a barnes TSX bullet. It performed excellent on every animal I killed this year, it penitrates like a Mer. Fer.It also grouped under an inch from the begining. With results like that I didnt look any further. If Xp3 doesnt do it for you give these a try. 270WSM and 7mm WSM seem very similar in performance. Good luck.
todbartell
03-09-2007, 08:12 PM
they make a 150 gr Xp3 for 308 Winchester
blaker_99
03-10-2007, 01:31 AM
yes they sure do, i was looking into the 160gr xp3... i guess there's only one way to find out how these puppies fire. I am ordering a couple boxes on monday wish me luck ahha cheers all....PS turkey season is just around the corner haha
WoodOx
03-10-2007, 10:24 AM
blaker - call several shops in kelowna to find em.
I was trying to get my hands on them last fall for my .300 mag, it was like pulling teeth! As a matter of fact several shops didnt even want to try to bring them in.

If you are comparing energy retained and longer range ballistics take a look at some of the hornadys - easier to get and in some cases better than the XP3.
todbartell
03-10-2007, 01:04 PM
no Hornady, not even the Interbond, will do what the Xp3 should do
JohnS
03-10-2007, 01:32 PM
no Hornady, not even the Interbond, will do what the Xp3 should do


Thats So true...:D

" Safe Shooting "
Elkhound
03-10-2007, 01:32 PM
no Hornady, not even the Interbond, will do what the Xp3 should do

Curious, why is that? What part of the design makes them perform that much better?
Gateholio
03-10-2007, 02:32 PM
Curious, why is that? What part of the design makes them perform that much better?

Not necessarily better, but different.

If you want a bullet that acts like an X bullet- the XP3 will do it, except it's shorter.

If you want abullet to expand rapidly and not penetrate as deeply, the Hornady woudl be a better choice.
Elkhound
03-10-2007, 02:34 PM
Thanks Clarke
blaker_99
03-12-2007, 12:27 AM
well said clarke, i used to shoot the federal premium ballistic tips with my 30-06. for deer they were fine since they did not damage much meet but left only a small entry and exit holes when it did not come into contact with much bone. More less goes for my 160gr Federal Premiums NP i am shooting righ tnow hence the topic of me wantcing to change to a bit more aggressive amo. thanks everyone.