Rifle Test & Review: Winchester XPR Hunter Vias

The Winchester XPR Hunter Vias is built on the reliable, affordable and accurate XPR bolt-action platform, but this special edition has a few extra frills including a coating of KUIU Vias camouflage. Watch this review to see how it held up during our field testing.

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WINCHESTER XPR HUNTER VIAS

MSRP: $599.99
Street price: $516

RIFLE SPECS
Barrel Length: 26″
Overall Length: 46.5″
Weight (scoped, loaded with three cartridges): 9 lbs. 6 oz.

ACCURACY TEST | 3-SHOT GROUP RESULTS
Nosler Trophy Grade AccuBond (180-grain): 1.03″
Browning BXC (185-grain): 1.6″
Federal Premium Edge TLR (200-grain): 2.16″
Average: 1.6″

TRIGGER PULL WEIGHT
Average after five pulls: 3 lbs. 6 oz.

FIELD TEST SCORE
Handling: 8
Accuracy: 5
Ergonomics: 8
Construction/Finish: 8
Durability: 8
Reliability: 8
Value: 8
TOTAL: 53/70