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I just bought a new takeoff Rem XR100 26 " 22-250 barrel form a guy - i am gong to get it mounted up on a M7 action for my new yote rifle - What is the Quality of a XR100 barrel compared to a reg Rem M700 sps type barrel - Same or Different ? Anyone know ? Thks RJ

Mine was a real hummer.

I bought an XR100 in 204 and had the barrel shortened and rechambered to 20 VarTarg and have many sub .25 groups in testing with a best of .084 so mine is a hammer as well.

REMINGTONJIM: My Remington XR-100 in caliber 22-250 Remington is all factory stock and wears a Leupold 8.5x25 variable scope - it is VERY accurate for a stock factory Rifle, IMO.
The largest group (5 shots at 100 yards) I have ever shot with it measures .751"!
This includes ALL load testing and sight in verification groups I have fired to date.
The smallest group (5 shots at 100 yards) I have shot to date with this Rifle measured .397" - this was done with Varmint quality bullets.
I hesitate to give a broad based opinion on XR-100 barrels "in general" even though I have had a modicum of experience with them.
Two reasons for this.
#1: Is the fact "the guy" you bought the barrel from had a reason for replacing the barrel?
The only reason I have ever replaced a barrel on a Varminter is because accuracy was, or became, lacking!
Did you ask "the guy" you bought it from why he was swapping it out?
#2: I own 3 other XR-100 Rifles (one in 223 Remington and two in 204 Ruger) and they all shoot VERY well IMO - but each barrel/Rifle is an individual and I would hate to give you a rousing or glowing opinion on them and then have your barrel be not up to snuff.
By the way my Remington XR-100 in 223 Remington accounted for the smallest group (five shots at 100 yards) that I have ever fired with a factory stock (non-40X Remington) Rifle.
That group measured .121"!
So even though I am VERY tempted to give you a glowing report/opinon on Remingtons XR-100 barrels, I won't.
I will wish you the best of luck with your project and based on ALL the Remington bolt action Rifles I have shot over the last half century I am sure you will more than likely be happy with the accuracy you obtain with this barrel.
I have only owned one Remington 700 SPS-V in caliber 22-250 Remington and it is relatively new to me - I am still doing load development with it and it wears a 36 power scope for testing.
My best group to date with it so far, measured .420".
Again best of luck to you on this project.
Be sure and keep us advised of your progress.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy
P.S.: I just noticed your original posting mentioned the take-off XR-100 barrel in question was "new" - seeings they quit making these Rifles about 3 years ago and they were new back in 2,004 or so - I am mildly skeptical if indeed this barrel has NOT been fired.
It could be but with the value and prices these XR-100's have today I would be puzzled why someone would remove ones barrel without having at least test fired it?
Again best of luck to you.

I have a never been fired XR-100 barrel (22-250) and stock I'll sell for $100

The fellow bought 2 of these rifles new in 2006 or so and built both into 6 BRs so the barrels were removed from new - i guess once it mounted and shot i will see ! Thks for the input ! Cheers RJ

A good smith with a bore sight can tell you if the barrel has been used and what shape the throat is in. Even if it's a bit knarly in the throat, it can probably be set back.

Rockchuck828: I sent you a PM in which I expressed interest in your offer.
I included my E-mail and phone numbers.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy

I have a bore scope and I looked at it and its perfect ! MY original question was the QUALITY of the barrel vs a reg Remington barrel - Thks for the answers RJ

REMINGTONJIM: I am sorry if I cornfused you - that was not my intent.
As far as comparing the "quality" (as opposed to accuracy?) of the XR-100 barrels to "regular" Remington centerifre barrels I can give this observation and its somewhat "general" in nature.
The XR-100 barrels and the regular Varmint barrels on my many and varied models of 700's are comparably similar in ease of cleaning.
And that could be best described as fairly easy to clean.
Bore scope inspections of both models of barrels rendered images of similar finish (fair+).
I do not remember much of the factory "hype" for the XR-100's other than they referred to the XR-100 as a "target quality Rifle".
In specific - I think the XR-100 barrels are of very similar quality to the Remington 700 Varmint series of barrels.
I personally wish (DREAM!) of Remington offering this XR-100 Rifle still.
And offering it in cool additional calibers like 17 Remington Fireball, 17 Remington, 222 Remington, 222 Remington Magnum, 6mm Remington and 260 Remington!
Well I can dream can't I?
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy

Hey ALL GOOD varmit Guy - i do appreciate your knowledge ! Thks Jim