Xp 100 221 fireball

uhjohnson · July 11, 2015, 05:58 PM

I am looking to get an early .221 fireball and was wondering if they were all drilled and tapped for a scope

Thanks

sgms · July 11, 2015, 08:33 PM

I believe all of the Rem. XP-100's in .221 fireball were drilled for scopes. They were intended to be long range guns and the scope was thought to be needed.

Bake · July 11, 2015, 10:21 PM

The XP 100 pistol is based on the Remington 40X (Carbine) and the Remington 600 (Rifle). Making it easy to scope...

22-rimfire · July 11, 2015, 11:17 PM

Always wanted one of those critters. The factory barrels are all drilled and tapped for a scope. Would make a good varmint gun (of opportunity) for the truck that you can tuck away unseen in a case or under a blanket.

**44 AMP** · July 12, 2015, 10:21 AM

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The factory barrels are all drilled and tapped for a scope.

NO!! They are not. The barrels are NOT drilled and tapped for a scope!

The ACTION is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. The barrel is drilled and tapped for the screws that hold on the vent rib.

OkieCruffler · July 13, 2015, 04:16 AM

Biggest task now is finding an original for fair money. Everyone seems to be buying them for the action and turning them into 1K ubber pistols.

**44 AMP** · July 13, 2015, 01:38 PM

I passed on quite a few in recent decades, all with what I'm sure were functional, but to my eye horrendously ugly stocks on them, in a variety of standard and wildcat calibers. What I wanted was one in original condition and caliber. They nylon stock and .221 cal.

Finally found one at a show a few years ago, and got it, for about $150 less than current market at the time, The dealer had it for ages, and was quite happy to drop the asking price and bargain, if I would only BUY IT.

He also had a couple others, wild laminated stocks, 14" tubes 7mm-08, or some other round...he wasn't keen on making a deal for them, because "somebody will buy those!!"

Mine came wearing a 2x scope, (Herters or JC Higgins, I'd have to check) very much the period piece, which is what I wanted to go with my collection of Model 600 carbines.

The trigger is light, sweet and crisp, but factory ammo is stupidly expensive. I have dies and new brass now, and will eventually do some loading and shooting.

My gun will probably go back on the market someday, if my heirs so choose...

OkieCruffler · July 14, 2015, 12:44 AM

I followed one around a gun show once trying to catch the guy and ask what he wanted for it. By the time I ran into him he had already sold it to a dealer for $350

. The dealer let me hold it, stroke it and smell it but wouldn't let me buy it.

243winxb · July 14, 2015, 01:04 AM

The trigger transfer bar/weight (if that there names) made for a poor trigger pull. My scoped one, when new, was no better than a T/C Contender in 223. But it was a must buy for the cool factor.

Stevie-Ray · July 15, 2015, 10:34 AM

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I followed one around a gun show once trying to catch the guy and ask what he wanted for it. By the time I ran into him he had already sold it to a dealer for $350.

I'd have cried.

Nearly bought one once from the custom shop in .308 Win. Would still love to have one in ANY caliber.

Doyle · July 15, 2015, 10:43 AM

Stevie, it's too bad you don't live near me. I've been thinking of selling my XP100R to free up some funds for other purchases.

DaleA · July 15, 2015, 10:46 AM

Remington XP 100. They were so goofy looking I kind of wanted one back in the late '70's but thought the $167 the Texas gun shop wanted for one was a little high for a freaky bolt action pistol. Sigh.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_XP-100

There was an English action/adventure/spy novel where the gun wasn't mentioned by name but was described so minutely that it 'had' to be a .221 Fireball Remington XP 100. Can't remember the name but the author did a good job on the guns. He also had another guy shooting a .375 H&H Magnum rifle in the book and sounded like he knew what he was about with it. Wish I could remember the name of the book or author just know it was not Ian Fleming.

P.S. I actually WANTED one of the really goofy looking after market stocks for the thing.

https://www.google.com/search?q=remi...ny-sC-k2FfM%3A

uhjohnson · July 16, 2015, 08:50 AM

I am looking at a 4 digit 1963 model that is scoped and only mounted on the front of the receiver (crown???) only. Did the gun come from the factory with one or two holes in this area and since I am counting holes, on the bridge at the rear, is there only one hole. If anyone has a picture of an original from the top showing the original scope mounting holes they can post, I would appreciate it

Thanks

FITASC · July 16, 2015, 10:54 AM

Had one in 7mmBR that was one scary accurate gun with its US-made Burris scope and a Sierra 120

July 11, 2015, 05:58 PM	#1
uhjohnson Junior Member Join Date: September 3, 2010 Posts: 12	Xp 100 221 fireball I am looking to get an early .221 fireball and was wondering if they were all drilled and tapped for a scope Thanks

July 11, 2015, 10:21 PM	#3
Bake Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2012 Location: San Joaquin Valley, Calif. Posts: 482	The XP 100 pistol is based on the Remington 40X (Carbine) and the Remington 600 (Rifle). Making it easy to scope... __________________ 1. The pattern board is your friend, use the Dam thing!!! 2. The maximum range of a firearm and/or cartridge, is usually measured in miles, and means nothing. 2a. The effective range of a firearm and/or cartridge, is usually (the ability of the shooter) measured in yards, and means everything.

July 13, 2015, 04:16 AM	#6
OkieCruffler Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2001 Location: Denison Texas on the banks of Texhoma Posts: 1,556	Biggest task now is finding an original for fair money. Everyone seems to be buying them for the action and turning them into 1K ubber pistols. __________________ John A. Monroe, Never Forgive, Never Forget, Blood Pays Blood

July 13, 2015, 01:38 PM	#7
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,839	I passed on quite a few in recent decades, all with what I'm sure were functional, but to my eye horrendously ugly stocks on them, in a variety of standard and wildcat calibers. What I wanted was one in original condition and caliber. They nylon stock and .221 cal. Finally found one at a show a few years ago, and got it, for about $150 less than current market at the time, The dealer had it for ages, and was quite happy to drop the asking price and bargain, if I would only BUY IT. He also had a couple others, wild laminated stocks, 14" tubes 7mm-08, or some other round...he wasn't keen on making a deal for them, because "somebody will buy those!!" Mine came wearing a 2x scope, (Herters or JC Higgins, I'd have to check) very much the period piece, which is what I wanted to go with my collection of Model 600 carbines. The trigger is light, sweet and crisp, but factory ammo is stupidly expensive. I have dies and new brass now, and will eventually do some loading and shooting. My gun will probably go back on the market someday, if my heirs so choose... __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

July 14, 2015, 12:44 AM	#8
OkieCruffler Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2001 Location: Denison Texas on the banks of Texhoma Posts: 1,556	I followed one around a gun show once trying to catch the guy and ask what he wanted for it. By the time I ran into him he had already sold it to a dealer for $350. The dealer let me hold it, stroke it and smell it but wouldn't let me buy it. __________________ John A. Monroe, Never Forgive, Never Forget, Blood Pays Blood

July 11, 2015, 08:33 PM	#2
sgms Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2010 Location: Arizona or Ohio depending Posts: 1,021	I believe all of the Rem. XP-100's in .221 fireball were drilled for scopes. They were intended to be long range guns and the scope was thought to be needed.

July 11, 2015, 11:17 PM	#4
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	Always wanted one of those critters. The factory barrels are all drilled and tapped for a scope. Would make a good varmint gun (of opportunity) for the truck that you can tuck away unseen in a case or under a blanket.

July 14, 2015, 01:04 AM	#9
243winxb Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,730	early fireball The trigger transfer bar/weight (if that there names) made for a poor trigger pull. My scoped one, when new, was no better than a T/C Contender in 223. But it was a must buy for the cool factor.

July 15, 2015, 10:43 AM	#11
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	Stevie, it's too bad you don't live near me. I've been thinking of selling my XP100R to free up some funds for other purchases.

July 15, 2015, 10:46 AM	#12
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,313	Remington XP 100. They were so goofy looking I kind of wanted one back in the late '70's but thought the $167 the Texas gun shop wanted for one was a little high for a freaky bolt action pistol. Sigh. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_XP-100 There was an English action/adventure/spy novel where the gun wasn't mentioned by name but was described so minutely that it 'had' to be a .221 Fireball Remington XP 100. Can't remember the name but the author did a good job on the guns. He also had another guy shooting a .375 H&H Magnum rifle in the book and sounded like he knew what he was about with it. Wish I could remember the name of the book or author just know it was not Ian Fleming. P.S. I actually WANTED one of the really goofy looking after market stocks for the thing. https://www.google.com/search?q=remi...ny-sC-k2FfM%3A Last edited by DaleA; July 15, 2015 at 10:52 AM.

July 16, 2015, 08:50 AM	#13
uhjohnson Junior Member Join Date: September 3, 2010 Posts: 12	I am looking at a 4 digit 1963 model that is scoped and only mounted on the front of the receiver (crown???) only. Did the gun come from the factory with one or two holes in this area and since I am counting holes, on the bridge at the rear, is there only one hole. If anyone has a picture of an original from the top showing the original scope mounting holes they can post, I would appreciate it Thanks

July 16, 2015, 10:54 AM	#14
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,446	Had one in 7mmBR that was one scary accurate gun with its US-made Burris scope and a Sierra 120 __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa