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<blockquote data-quote="Anton Chigurh" data-source="post: 888154" data-attributes="member: 74359"><p>I purchased a 700 VTR about a month ago, to used as coyote/pig gun and targets for fun. I wasn't real impressed with how it shot 100 gr federal blue box, which is all gun shop had on hand when I bought it. I have since gathered components to work up some hand loads, and switched scopes to a nice Conquest 4.5-14X50. I'm ready to sight in and work up a load, but am know thinking of replacing stock with a B&C medalist first. </p><p></p><p>On a different note, this gun seems to have a ton of freebore. Like .33". Anywhere close to lands not possible. This concerns me, but I was assured by gun shop where I purchased these guns will shoot well. </p><p></p><p>Long post I know, here are my questions for those with more experience than me:</p><p></p><p>1. B&C medalist good idea?</p><p></p><p>2. Free-bore concerns? Possibly having to have barrel set back and re-chambered? </p><p></p><p>3. Should I be looking to sell gun and pick up something else or just start into this one and do whatever it takes to make it shoot?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anton Chigurh, post: 888154, member: 74359"] I purchased a 700 VTR about a month ago, to used as coyote/pig gun and targets for fun. I wasn't real impressed with how it shot 100 gr federal blue box, which is all gun shop had on hand when I bought it. I have since gathered components to work up some hand loads, and switched scopes to a nice Conquest 4.5-14X50. I'm ready to sight in and work up a load, but am know thinking of replacing stock with a B&C medalist first. On a different note, this gun seems to have a ton of freebore. Like .33". Anywhere close to lands not possible. This concerns me, but I was assured by gun shop where I purchased these guns will shoot well. Long post I know, here are my questions for those with more experience than me: 1. B&C medalist good idea? 2. Free-bore concerns? Possibly having to have barrel set back and re-chambered? 3. Should I be looking to sell gun and pick up something else or just start into this one and do whatever it takes to make it shoot? [/QUOTE]
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