Ok in a time of weakness I found a "good deal" on a VTR in .308. I have replaced the stock, bedded the action, and tried several loads with some good results but the long lead won't let me shoot the VLD bullets I want to and still fit them in the mag. I am now thinking of rebarreling it and was wondering what some of you would pick for long range hunting with a short action.
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Re: What would YOU do?
do different bullets....if you would have sniffed around here for a while you would have found that them .308 VLD don't jump well
them red-tipped AMAX blow 'em up
do different bullets....if you would have sniffed around here for a while you would have found that them .308 VLD don't jump well
them red-tipped AMAX blow 'em up
Re: What would YOU do?
I actually have not even tried the VLDs, I tried some of the Nosler BT's in 150gr and I had to seat them .032 off the lands if I remember correctly to fit them in the mag and they did not shoot well at all. Currently I am shooting Hornady 165gr SP with 3/4" groups but I would like to shoot a heavier bullet with a higher B.C.
I actually have not even tried the VLDs, I tried some of the Nosler BT's in 150gr and I had to seat them .032 off the lands if I remember correctly to fit them in the mag and they did not shoot well at all. Currently I am shooting Hornady 165gr SP with 3/4" groups but I would like to shoot a heavier bullet with a higher B.C.
Re: What would YOU do?
Have you tried 155 Scenars? You dont need heavy to have good BC. Scenars dont mind jumping.
Have you tried 155 Scenars? You dont need heavy to have good BC. Scenars dont mind jumping.
Re: What would YOU do?
What length does it like compared to the box length? Can a Wyatts extended box do the trick or is it to far? I cut and oxy welded mine longer and can get 2.880 in it now?
What length does it like compared to the box length? Can a Wyatts extended box do the trick or is it to far? I cut and oxy welded mine longer and can get 2.880 in it now?
Re: What would YOU do?
No, I have not tried the Scenars yet. I have been reading this site for almost two years, just trying to learn all that I can. I have seen a LOT of talk about the Scenars but I can't find them around here...maybe it's time to order some.
No, I have not tried the Scenars yet. I have been reading this site for almost two years, just trying to learn all that I can. I have seen a LOT of talk about the Scenars but I can't find them around here...maybe it's time to order some.
Re: What would YOU do?
Grafs.com has them in stock right now.
Grafs.com has them in stock right now.
Re: What would YOU do?
I would turn my barrel in a turn and rechamber it. The VLDs will sure shoot.
I would turn my barrel in a turn and rechamber it. The VLDs will sure shoot.
Re: What would YOU do?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EVILFORCE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would turn my barrel in a turn and rechamber it. The VLDs will sure shoot. </div></div>
Exactly. Find a good smith and do a setback then rechamber to allow VLD's if that's what you want to shoot. Should be able to throat 'em to allow fitting in factory mag. Especially A-maxes.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EVILFORCE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would turn my barrel in a turn and rechamber it. The VLDs will sure shoot. </div></div>
Exactly. Find a good smith and do a setback then rechamber to allow VLD's if that's what you want to shoot. Should be able to throat 'em to allow fitting in factory mag. Especially A-maxes.
