The Winchester XPR Compact chambered in .243 Winchester (Winchester part no. 535720212) is built specifically for the next generation of hunters, pairing a shorter length of pull with a 20-inch barrel so a younger or smaller-framed shooter gets a stable, well-balanced rifle instead of a full-size gun that doesn’t fit. The barrel is finished in Gray Perma-Cote and rifled at a 1-in-10 twist to stabilize standard .243 bullet weights, and a 3-round capacity keeps the action fed for deer-sized game. A two-position safety keeps operation simple for a new hunter still building experience, and the receiver ships drilled and tapped for scope mounts with no iron sights installed. This Winchester is built to give a young or new hunter a rifle that actually fits.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .243 Winchester, a light-recoiling, versatile cartridge well suited to new hunters.
• Fitted with a 20-inch barrel finished in Gray Perma-Cote.
• Rifled at 1-in-10, matched to standard .243 Winchester bullet weights.
• Holds 3 rounds for a fast follow-up shot.
• Runs a two-position safety for simple, straightforward operation.
• Ships drilled and tapped for scope mounts with no iron sights installed.
• Built with a shorter length of pull, sized for younger or smaller-framed shooters.
• Built on the XPR bolt-action platform.
• The overall length is 50.2 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a youth-sized rifle? Yes, Winchester built the XPR Compact specifically for younger or smaller-framed shooters with a shorter length of pull.

Does it come with a scope? No, the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts with no iron sights included.

How many rounds does it hold? It carries a 3-round capacity.

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