204. Ruger vs 20 vartarg

[matt_3479]

In a little bit of dilemma here gentleman. I currently own a Remington 700 vssf-II in 204. Ruger that I got at a pretty good price. I also own a semi custom 20 tactical on a Remington 700 action. My favourite gun store (I'm an ex-employee) currently has a cooper 51 Phoenix in 20 vartarg with redding competition dies for sale. Now at the moment I can't afford to purchase the rifle out right and own all three. But would you sell the Remington 700 vssf-II (mint condition) for the cooper in 20 vartarg?

I don't know much about the vartarg. I know it's a little slower but still own the 20 tac. The 204 shoots good but I know the cooper will shoot better. I have redding died for my 20 tac but only Hornady for my 204. What would you do

 

[lewwetzel]

I'd sell the .20 Tac to get the VarTarg. Doesn't make sense (to me) to have two wildcats; would keep at least one factory chambering for emergencies, such as component shortages.. Would also find the best-shooting factory .204R ammo and keep a few boxes around, just in case.

 

[matt_3479]

I'd sell the .20 Tac to get the VarTarg. Doesn't make sense (to me) to have two wildcats; would keep at least one factory chambering for emergencies, such as component shortages.. Would also find the best-shooting factory .204R ammo and keep a few boxes around, just in case.

The 20 tac was a lucky find and really would be dumb to sell it. The thing shoots increadibly well!! It's a Remington 700 shot action blue printed, in a Remington 700 vls stock and a 1:11 twist bartlein barrel, with a warne 20 Moa base, Burris extreme rings and a sightron sII 6-24x40mm scope all for under 500 dollars!! I just couldn't bring myself to let that go.

 

[Rogue Hunter]

I'd send the .204 on down the road. Nothing wrong with having two wildcats. I have two .20 VT's and love them both. The Tac20 comes close to matching the .204 for speed. Not to mention the Coopers are pretty sweet My 2 cents.

-Mike

 

[matt_3479]

I'd send the .204 on down the road. Nothing wrong with having two wildcats. I have two .20 VT's and love them both. The Tac20 comes close to matching the .204 for speed. Not to mention the Coopers are pretty sweet My 2 cents.

-Mike

But you are okay with a single shot as a back up rifle? That's the pill I'm having a hard time swallowing

 

[Outlaw6.0]

It's hard to say no to a Cooper isn't it? It's really a point of personal preference, the single slinger isn't everyone's cup of tea however; they aren't as bad as you'd think.

The Cooper IS going to be a nicer rifle for fit/finish/resale value and it's more than likely going to shoot better. Sounds to me like you're trading up.


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