The Winchester XPR Thumbhole Varmint SR in .243 Winchester (Winchester part no. 535727212) is a short-action bolt rifle with a 24-inch heavy sporter barrel threaded 5/8×24 for a suppressor or muzzle brake. A gray laminate thumbhole stock with a raised cheekpiece gives a consistent sight picture from a rest or a stalk, and the matte-blued steel receiver and barrel are drilled and tapped for a scope mount. The SR in the name stands for suppressor ready, and a free-floated barrel with a recessed target crown supports accuracy from a bench or a rest. It is a steady rifle for varmint work and range sessions.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .243 Winchester in a short-action receiver with a detachable box magazine.
• Barrel length is 24 inches, a heavy sporter contour that is button-rifled, free-floated and finished with a recessed target crown.
• The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24 for a suppressor or muzzle brake, and a thread protector comes installed.
• The detachable box magazine holds 3 rounds of the rifle chambering.
• The rifling twist is 1 in 10 inches, the rate Winchester specifies for this chambering.
• The stock is a gray laminate thumbhole design with a raised cheekpiece, giving a long, consistent surface for a steady sight picture.
• The receiver and barrel carry a matte-blued steel finish, a low-glare surface.
• The M.O.A. Trigger System is a three-lever design with zero take-up, zero creep and zero overtravel, and the bolt body has a nickel Teflon coating.
• A two-position thumb safety lets you carry with the bolt locked or cycle it for unloading.
• The rifle weighs 8 pounds with a 44-inch overall length, a steady weight for shooting from a bench or rest.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds does the magazine hold? The detachable box magazine holds 3 rounds of .243 Winchester.

Does the barrel have threads? Yes. The 24-inch barrel is threaded 5/8×24 with a thread protector installed, which is what the SR in the name means.

Is this rifle drilled and tapped for a scope? Yes. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts, and the stock has two sling swivel studs on the forearm.

Buy the Winchester XPR Thumbhole Varmint SR Rifle, .243 Winchester, 24-Inch Threaded Barrel, Gray Laminate

This .243 Win Thumbhole Varmint SR pairs a laminate stock with a threaded, free-floated barrel for shooters who value a steady rest and a quiet option. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see the rest of our bolt action rifles.