A May 1963 XP-100 Fireball
A May 1963 XP-100 Fireball
A May 1963 XP-100 Fireball. Watch the .222 caliber, exactly as James Files said. Introduced in 1963, the .221 Fire Ball and its Experimental Pistol Number 100 were the brainchild of Remington's Wayne Leek. An abbreviated single shot version of Leek's Remington Model 600 Carbine, the pistol was introduced to the shooting world as the XP-100. During it development stages, the XP-100 was first chambered for the .222 Remington cartridge, but Leek eventually decided it burned a bit more powder then was necessary in a 10-3/4 inch barrel. Consequently, the .222 case was shortened to 1.40 inches and the new cartridge became known as the .221 Fire Ball. Muzzle velocity with a 50 grain bullet was advertised as 2650 fps.http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... 203393#PIC
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Bruce Patrick Brychek
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Re: A May 1963 XP-100 Fireball
10.14.2013Dear JFK Murder Solved Forum Members and Readers:08.11.2013 - Mr. Willem Dankbar Posted this Headline.We have stored three (3) Classic Versions of this weaponin both Calibres.If properly aimed, held, and rested, they are incredibly accurate at 100 yards with a scope. JFK was approximately88 feet at point of impact from where we measured to theGrassy Knoll. Our Stand In looked about 6 feet away through a 3 Power Scope. Virtually impossible to miss.We would welcome input from somebody who has actually stoodon the Grassy Knoll, reancted, and taken both pictures and videosas we did. Mr. Joe Hall has also been there, and has verified this.Any additional analyses, interviews, investigations, readings,research, studies, thoughts, or writings on this subject matter ?Comments ?Respectfully,BB.
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Freddy Janes
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Stumbled onto this posting in a Gunbroker.com forum .. found it rather interesting..Posted - 05/10/2004 : 1:21:08 PM Show Profile Email Poster Reply with QuoteDoes anyone know anyone who might have access to an original, pre-1963, pre-production prototype XP-100 that chambered the .222 Remington cartridge rather than the .221 Fireball? Or am I on a hopeless quest?I'd pay a reasonable price for a spent .222 cartridge fired (provably) from a pre-1963 prototype .222 XP-100, to compare with a shell I have in my possesion from a famous crime scene. I'm also looking for very high quality, close-up photos of early XP-100s.Also, do I understand correctly that the XP uses an IDENTICAL bolt, firing pin, etc., as the earlier Remington 600 rifle? Is this also identical to the 700 (release same year as XP)? Most importantly, is there ANY way to tell the differentiate a shell fired from this vintage XP-100 from a .222 fired from another gun?As you might be able to tell, I'm no gun expert, just an editorial researcher. That's why I've come here.I would very much appreciate any assistance,
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Bruce Patrick Brychek
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A May 1963 XP-100 Fireball:
11.08.2017:Dear JFK Murder Solved Forum Members and Readers:08.11.2013 - Mr. Willem Dankbaar originally Posted this Important headline and Supporting Information.Additional Input was very short.The Serious Student of the JFK Removal would be well served to research and study more about the Remington XP-100 Fireball.James Earl Sutton-Files first mentioned this weapon decades ago and was virtually shunned. Since then he has decided to virtually never speak of it again. (11.08.2017, BB.)As always, I strongly recommend that you first read, research, and study material completely yourself about a Subject Matter, and then formulate your own Opinions and Theories.Any additional analyses, interviews, investigations, readings, research, studies, thoughts, or writings on any aspect of this Subject Matter ?Bear in mind that we are trying to attract and educate a Whole New Generation of JFK Researchers who may not be as well versed as you.Comments ?Respectfully,BB.