Anybody have a Winchester X-150?
06-11-2003, 07:32 PM
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Leesburg VA USA
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Anybody have a Winchester X-150?
I am down to two muzzleloaders in my search for a new gun. I looked at a Winchester X-150 today and liked the look and feel of the gun, and it seems like a lot of gun for the money. I have heard good things about their accuracy, but would like to hear any feedback. Also, I am wondering how reliable the ignition would be in rain and snow, being that the breech is open. Any feedback on this weapon would be appreciated.
06-24-2003, 04:45 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: North Carolina
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RE: Anybody have a Winchester X-150?
Welcome to the board Leesburgturkey,I' ve never looked at the Winchester. I either read or heard somewhere that the Winchesters were made by Traditions.I would check the gun out more before buying one.There are so many proven muzzleloaders out I would go after one of them., T/C ,Knight, Ruger,CVA to name a few.If they are indeed made by Traditions they are probably a good gun.
Ruger Redhawk
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06-24-2003, 10:22 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Anybody have a Winchester X-150?
Winchester is just a name these days. Winchester Muzzleloading is owned by BPI, parent company also of CVA and now PowerBelt bullets. http://www.bpiguns.com/
07-01-2003, 02:12 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: Anybody have a Winchester X-150?
I have seen a couple on our range and they seem to go bang and hold up well with other brand names in accuracy. I think it was PB bullets(the company that make dead centre, etc.) that tested the win. 150 on a bou hunt in Quebec and stated they performed flawlessly.
As far as open breech, does it not have a weather shroud? I have a Rem 700MLS and it came with a weather shroud, so you might want to check if their is one available and it is legal. If not a wool sock will help keep moisture off the nipple and breech area. just remember to remove it before you pull pin
! Also in wet weather tape the end of the barrel with electrical tape to prevent moisture from entering.
As far as open breech, does it not have a weather shroud? I have a Rem 700MLS and it came with a weather shroud, so you might want to check if their is one available and it is legal. If not a wool sock will help keep moisture off the nipple and breech area. just remember to remove it before you pull pin
! Also in wet weather tape the end of the barrel with electrical tape to prevent moisture from entering.
