Description
The 17 WSM is the hottest rimfire cartridge you can buy, pushing a 20 grain bullet around 3,000 fps, and the Winchester Xpert SR gives it a proper home. This package deal takes the guesswork out of setup by including a Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32mm scope with rings and a one-piece Picatinny rail, so your first trip to the range is about dialing in ammo, not hunting down mounts. At roughly four and a half pounds, this is a rifle you can carry across a pasture all afternoon without thinking about it.
What Makes the Xpert SR Shoot
Winchester built this one around a 16.5 inch precision button-rifled barrel with a Bentz-style semi-match chamber and target crown, the same recipe that makes their rimfire lineup shoot tighter than the price tag suggests. The muzzle wears standard 1/2×28 threads with a knurled protector, so adding a suppressor or other muzzle device is a five second job. The trigger deserves a mention too. The three lever adjustable Rimfire M.O.A. Trigger breaks clean with zero creep and zero overtravel, which matters a lot when you're trying to connect on a prairie dog at 200 yards.
Built for Real Field Use
The molded polymer stock shrugs off weather and truck bed abuse, and front and rear sling eyelets come standard. An extended bolt handle clears the scope with room to spare, and the ambidextrous magazine release works from either side. You also get adjustable iron sights with a ramped post up front, a nice backup most scoped packages skip entirely. The 8-round rotary magazine feeds the rimmed 17 WSM case smoothly and sits flush in the stock.
Who the Xpert 17 WSM Suits Best
This setup is tailor-made for ground squirrels, prairie dogs, coyotes and anything else that needs reaching out past where a 22 WMR runs out of steam. It also makes a fun, cheap-to-feed steel ringer for shooters who want centerfire-style trajectory without centerfire ammo costs. Compact, light, threaded and scoped from the factory, it covers a lot of ground for one rifle.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 525234186
- UPC: 048702027062
- Model: Xpert SR Scope Combo
- Caliber: .17 WSM
- Action: Bolt Action
- Capacity: 8+1
- Barrel Length: 16.5 in, button rifled
- Muzzle: 1/2×28 TPI threaded with knurled thread protector
- Chamber: Bentz-style semi-match with target crown
- Trigger: Three lever adjustable Rimfire M.O.A. Trigger
- Included Optic: Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32mm
- Stock: Molded polymer with sling eyelets
- Sights: Ramped post front, adjustable rear
- Receiver: Steel, drilled and tapped
- Length of Pull: 13.5 in
- Twist Rate: 1:9
What’s Included
- Winchester Xpert SR bolt action rifle in 17 WSM
- Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32mm scope
- Scope rings and one-piece Picatinny rail
- One 8-round rotary magazine
- Knurled thread protector (installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Winchester Xpert SR come with the scope already mounted?
Yes, this package ships with the Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32mm scope mounted and bore sighted from the factory, along with rings and a one-piece Picatinny rail. You'll still want to fine-tune your zero at the range, but the heavy lifting is done. It's a genuine grab-and-go setup.
What is 17 WSM good for compared to 17 HMR or 22 WMR?
The 17 WSM is the fastest rimfire round on the market, launching a 20 grain bullet around 3,000 fps. That extra speed means a flatter trajectory and more energy on target than 17 HMR or 22 WMR, effectively stretching your range on prairie dogs, ground squirrels and coyotes out to 200 yards and beyond. If you shoot varmints at distance, it's a noticeable upgrade.
Is the Xpert SR barrel threaded for a suppressor?
It is. The 16.5 inch barrel comes with industry standard 1/2×28 threading and a knurled thread protector, so most rimfire suppressors and muzzle devices spin right on. Keep in mind 17 WSM runs faster than typical rimfire rounds, so check that your can is rated for the cartridge.
Can I adjust the trigger on the Winchester Xpert?
Yes, the Xpert uses Winchester's three lever adjustable Rimfire M.O.A. Trigger. It's designed with zero creep, zero take-up and zero overtravel for a crisp, consistent break, and pull weight can be tuned to your preference. It's one of the standout features on this rifle for the money.




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