Remington 700 VS composite barrel help!

moenkopi

February 01, 2003 13:13

Does anyone out there have any experience with this rifle?
I have an opportunity to pick one up NIB at a good price,
but I question why Remington no longer manufactures this
rifle. Browning also quit making their rifle in the a-bolt
series. Are they accurate? What is the barrel life? I'm
looking at getting a 223 and using it mostly for ground
squirrels, chucks, and jack rabbits out to 300-350 yards.
Thanks in advance.

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  JustC

  February 01, 2003 13:50

  By VS you mean Varmit Synthetic with the bull barrel and HS Precision stock? If so, they still make it, and you will be amazed at it's accuracy. The barrel is a contour 6, I beleive, and it is 26" long with an 11 degree target crown.
  
  Or are you talkng about the carbon fiber barrel with the stainless liner?
  
  I'm a man,....but I can change,.....If I have to,......I guess.

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  bambihunter

  February 01, 2003 14:22

  According to Remington's site: http://www.remington.com/firearms/centerfire/700VS.HTM it is still available in .223, 22-250, .308.
  
  I agree with JustC, the Remington 700 heavy barrel series is among the best out-of-the-box in accuracy of any factory rifles. For a varmit rifle, I personally prefer the VS SF, but it is a little higher (site: http://www.remington.com/firearms/centerfire/700vssf.htm).
  
  It doesn't matter what you shoot, just shoot it well...

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  moenkopi

  February 01, 2003 15:06

  I'm referring to the carbon fiber barrel. Any info would be appreciated. thanks!

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