Any experience with the Winchester SXR2?

[kypatchwork]

Recently noticed that there’s been some of the Winchester SXR2 released in the US that are chambered in 9.3x62. A little research indicates that these are a pretty close (exact?) copy of the Browning BAR.

Anyone owned one of these or maybe a BAR in the chambering? I’m especially curious as to how the gas system might respond to different loads and if it tends to damage brass. I reload so that’s definitely something that’s important to me. Looking forward to any feedback you might have. Cheers.

SXR2 COMPOSITE

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[analog_peninsula]

I have a Browning Short-trac in 7 WSM, and it has no particularly bad habits. Not exactly a reloader’s dream with brass flying etc., but aside from problems with the original camo finish, since replaced by Browning after a class action lawsuit, it’s been a good rifle. I’d buy it again.

 

[black tail]

bought an sxr in 30-06 and i am pleased with it. the bolt looks just like the bolt in my browning and in fact the whole gun looks like a long trac. i mounted a leupold euro 30 3-9x50 on it with a german #4 might i add that reticle is great. i shot it the other day and it seems to have reputable accuracy for an semi auto a 1" group at 100 yrds with a hornady 165 btsp. I like it cant wait to test it out this fall on a deer.

 

[CoElkHunter]

Interesting? I didn’t know Winchester was manufacturing these. I was kind of half looking at the Benelli R1 in a .338WM but a 9.3x62 might be interesting.

 

[Maxx532]

It appears that Browning has been making the SXR2s for the European market for quite some time.
Lipsey was able to import some of these a while back... I have one in 300 win mag.. Have a buddy that has a couple, one of those being a 9.3x62.
They look to me like a MK3 with sights and a Winchester trade mark.. Mine shoots great.. Would have no problem buying another.. In fact, probably will since there's a rumor floating around that Browning has discontinued the BAR.

 

[clockwork_7mm_gator]

bought an sxr in 30-06 and i am pleased with it. the bolt looks just like the bolt in my browning and in fact the whole gun looks like a long trac. i mounted a leupold euro 30 3-9x50 on it with a german #4 might i add that reticle is great. i shot it the other day and it seems to have reputable accuracy for an semi auto a 1" group at 100 yrds with a hornady 165 btsp. I like it cant wait to test it out this fall on a deer.

Is the receiver on these aluminum or steel? (Also curious about the floor/mag?)

How much effort to remove the butt and forestock if someone wanted to custom paint them? (I have zero experience with semis!)

Thanks!