Rem XP-100 or Lone Eagle in .308 ?

moredes · July 12, 2002, 10:49 PM

Am considering one of the above for silhouettes out to 550 yd. Rem selling for $560; Lone Eagle for same with Burris 3x scope (which 3x, I don't know yet). Do you think either is a deal worth chasing?

I know both are out of production. What was their reputation when they were current?

topstrap · July 12, 2002, 11:18 PM

Don't know anything about the Lone Eagle but have had numerous XP's over the years, 221 Fireball, 6mm/284, 7-08, 7 IHMSA, 308 and 338CJMK. All have shot very well and never had any problems with them....

Personally I'd stick with a proven winner.

Topstrap

jem375 · July 13, 2002, 12:07 AM

I would pick the XP-100, and also look at the Savage Striker, I have one in 308 and it shoots great........I haven't looked at all the calibers it comes in, I wanted a 308 and bought it......

stmcelroy · July 13, 2002, 01:12 AM

The trigger on the Lone Eagle is TERRIBLE....and it can't be fixed.

Definitely either go with the XP-100 or Savage Striker.

Steve

Tropical Z · July 13, 2002, 12:16 PM

Thats high for the Lone Eagle.You can get one from CDNN for $269.00 new.They are available in .22-250,.243,30-06,30-30,.35remington,.358winchester,44remmag,7mm/08,7mmBR.Unfortunately they are out of .308 which is what i have.I disagree about the trigger,mine is fine.

buford1 · July 13, 2002, 02:08 PM

I have the LONE EAGLE in 308. Really enjoy the gun especially the cannon style breech. My triggers fine a little bit on the light side but that works fine on this gun. It also quite easy to adjust the trigger pulll

moredes · July 13, 2002, 06:40 PM

Thank you all. moredes

Jeeper · July 14, 2002, 11:53 AM

Look at what most sihlouette shooters use. Contenders, ENcores, XP-100's, RPM XL's. You rarely see Lone Eagles at a match. There are reasons for it.

Roadrunner · July 14, 2002, 11:24 PM

I have a Lone Eagle in 7mm-08 which I purchased from CDNN. Topped it with a scope and use it for deer hunting, silhouette, and long-range target. I've got no complaints with the trigger.

eyeballz · July 14, 2002, 11:34 PM

I had a Lone Eagle 30-06 traded it for the Remington XP100 a much better firearm.

Gumbo · July 15, 2002, 12:08 AM

I would suggest a Contender or Encore. They are every bit as accurate as an XP100. Plus, you can change calibres or convert to a rifle anytime you want...funds permitting =). Also, there is tons of after market support for the T/C platforms.

Pigshooter · July 15, 2002, 06:05 PM

I used a 4x scope for 200meters, and I actually do better with open sights at 500meters than with the scope. This is on the Raging bull, of course, so "better" is relative

Considering you have a time limit in silhouette, I would think the Lone Eagle would be a disadvantage there as well.

I think I would choose a contender over a Lone Eagle.

MACMAN10 · July 17, 2002, 10:57 AM

Lone Eagle!!!!
I have a .308 Lone Eagle. It blew up a Tasco Pro-point in 7 rounds! Talk about FUN!!!! That thing (especially with the muzzle break) is LOUD!!!
With the break on it there IS a noticeable differance in recoil.

one eye · June 1, 2004, 10:08 PM

I have a rem XP-100R in 22-250. Any info you got would be so cool to have. Really enjoy this gun!

July 12, 2002, 10:49 PM	#1
moredes Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Posts: 325	Rem XP-100 or Lone Eagle in .308 ? Am considering one of the above for silhouettes out to 550 yd. Rem selling for $560; Lone Eagle for same with Burris 3x scope (which 3x, I don't know yet). Do you think either is a deal worth chasing? I know both are out of production. What was their reputation when they were current? Last edited by moredes; July 13, 2002 at 03:18 AM.

July 12, 2002, 11:18 PM	#2
topstrap Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 131	Don't know anything about the Lone Eagle but have had numerous XP's over the years, 221 Fireball, 6mm/284, 7-08, 7 IHMSA, 308 and 338CJMK. All have shot very well and never had any problems with them.... Personally I'd stick with a proven winner. Topstrap

July 13, 2002, 12:07 AM	#3
jem375 Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 390	I would pick the XP-100, and also look at the Savage Striker, I have one in 308 and it shoots great........I haven't looked at all the calibers it comes in, I wanted a 308 and bought it......

July 13, 2002, 01:12 AM	#4
stmcelroy Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2002 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 562	The trigger on the Lone Eagle is TERRIBLE....and it can't be fixed. Definitely either go with the XP-100 or Savage Striker. Steve

July 13, 2002, 12:16 PM	#5
Tropical Z Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2000 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,683	Thats high for the Lone Eagle.You can get one from CDNN for $269.00 new.They are available in .22-250,.243,30-06,30-30,.35remington,.358winchester,44remmag,7mm/08,7mmBR.Unfortunately they are out of .308 which is what i have.I disagree about the trigger,mine is fine.

July 13, 2002, 02:08 PM	#6
buford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2002 Location: long beach.CA Posts: 116	I have the LONE EAGLE in 308. Really enjoy the gun especially the cannon style breech. My triggers fine a little bit on the light side but that works fine on this gun. It also quite easy to adjust the trigger pulll

July 13, 2002, 06:40 PM	#7
moredes Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Posts: 325	Thank you all. moredes

July 14, 2002, 11:53 AM	#8
Jeeper Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2001 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 776	Look at what most sihlouette shooters use. Contenders, ENcores, XP-100's, RPM XL's. You rarely see Lone Eagles at a match. There are reasons for it.

July 14, 2002, 11:24 PM	#9
Roadrunner Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 1999 Location: Fairfax, Virginia Posts: 233	I have a Lone Eagle in 7mm-08 which I purchased from CDNN. Topped it with a scope and use it for deer hunting, silhouette, and long-range target. I've got no complaints with the trigger.

July 14, 2002, 11:34 PM	#10
eyeballz Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2002 Posts: 320	I had a Lone Eagle 30-06 traded it for the Remington XP100 a much better firearm.

July 15, 2002, 12:08 AM	#11
Gumbo Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 1999 Posts: 150	I would suggest a Contender or Encore. They are every bit as accurate as an XP100. Plus, you can change calibres or convert to a rifle anytime you want...funds permitting =). Also, there is tons of after market support for the T/C platforms.

July 15, 2002, 06:05 PM	#12
Pigshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2001 Location: Euless, TX Posts: 334	I used a 4x scope for 200meters, and I actually do better with open sights at 500meters than with the scope. This is on the Raging bull, of course, so "better" is relative Considering you have a time limit in silhouette, I would think the Lone Eagle would be a disadvantage there as well. I think I would choose a contender over a Lone Eagle.

July 17, 2002, 10:57 AM	#13
MACMAN10 Senior Member Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Remington Country Posts: 114	Lone Eagle!!!! I have a .308 Lone Eagle. It blew up a Tasco Pro-point in 7 rounds! Talk about FUN!!!! That thing (especially with the muzzle break) is LOUD!!! With the break on it there IS a noticeable differance in recoil.

June 1, 2004, 10:08 PM	#14
one eye Member Join Date: May 28, 2004 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 22	I have a rem XP-100R in 22-250. Any info you got would be so cool to have. Really enjoy this gun!