[HERNOD]

Sorry, here I go again with more questions...

I thought I made my mind up going down to my gun dealer, I was going to purchase a Savage 12 Varmint - either 22-250 or 223 However, once I p/u a remington VS models, I came back to the drawing board !!!

So, a couple of questions regarding the Remmy Varmints, here goes - - -

1) Am I better off served with the HS stock over a Laminated stock, as far as better accuracy goes ?

2) Between the VS Blued vs the VSS Stainless, which overall is a better choice for target/varminting ?

3) I've read a few comments about the "bolt safety" and "key lock", what do I need to watch for and which model/feature should I stray away from ?

4) Between the VSSF and the 2005 model VSSF II, is there a big enough difference to pay the extra $200 for the II model ?


Thanks so much for your valued comments !!!

[Quintin Likely]

I've got a Remington 700VS and a Savage 10FP, both will shoot a lot better than I ever will. My Savage is a pre-Accutrigger model, with the flimsy low ball stock, I think I paid like $400 or so for it. One thing you may want to consider if you're gonna buy a VS in .223, they have a slower 1:12 twist as opposed to the Savage's 1:9, which may limit you to pills lighter than 60-65 grains or so. My Savage shoots 75 grain Hornadys okay, I haven't tried 77 gr SMKs out of it yet though.

[BusMaster007]

Once you picked it up --- you just made up your mind...
That's what happened to me, too.
So, you're getting the Remington, right? :D

The H-S Precision stock has a full-length bedding block in it. Better for accuracy. Like the 700 POLICE model...only the grip is thinner...so it's easier to hang on to.
The blued vs. stainless/fluted also makes a difference, pricewise.

I'd get the VS in .223, don't look back, and be happy! :evil:

[Rockstar]

The action on the laminated stock is neither pillar nor block bedded, plus, the barrel is not free-floated. Get the VS!