Dale06: A couple of my XR-100's have made it over to Prairie Dog country and I agree the Rifles do perform well for that application.
The stock and weight/balance make for just about perfection (shooting prone, from my bench or from my tripod).
Again I must question the reasoning by Remington for phasing out this superb gun?
And speaking of questions - I wonder what prompted you to go to the expense and time/trouble of re-barreling the 223 to 20 VarTarg?
I have three XR-100's in 204 Ruger (lifetime supply!) and they shoot VERY well indeed.
I also have three custom Rifles with Shilen barrels and I know how well they shoot - I am just puzzled why you chose the 20 VarTarg over the 204 Ruger?
I have a Prairie Dog Safari coming up here soon and for sure I will have along at least one of my XR-100's in 204 Ruger.
Wishing you the best of luck with the XR-100.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy
