22 July 2003, 09:55
Cal SibleyNew Remington VLS in 6mmRem.
I took my new VLS to the range over the weekend for its first firing. My reloading equipment
for this caliber hasn't arrived yet so I was forced to use factory ammo. The rifle didn't shoot
badly, .8" five shot groups. That's about what I would expect, nothing exceptional for a rifle
with a heavy barrel that weighs 9.3 lbs. Cripes, that trigger pull must be at least 8 lbs. That's
disgusting. Upon arriving home I cleaned the cases and decided to prep the brass. From my
first box of 20 Remingtons, no less than 6 wouldn't accept the Sinclair primer pocket internal
beburring tool. How in hell do I get rid of the internal pocket projections? I shelled out big
bucks for this rifle and am expecting good results. I've been a Remington fan for many years,
but in truth, they're raising my hackles lately. Best wishes.
Cal - Montreal
22 July 2003, 19:05
varmint101Cal, once you get all the kinks out of it that 6mm should be an awesome rifle. It is annoying though when new things don't work like they should! Keep on keepin on. Regards,
Matt
23 July 2003, 00:41
Rob1SGCal, I have a 6mm Rem in a 700 Bdl. I don't use Rem brass I use Winchester. I don't think it matters much though as I've found both types have about 20% that I won't use in loading.Try this load with your rifle when you get a chance. RL 19-48gr, Fed210M primer,Hornady 87 SP.This load shoots 1/4" 3 shot groups for me with a sporter bbl, 3100fps chrono'd. I did have the trigger worked,changed the stock to a BC Medalist and put in a new firing pin and Wolf spring from Sinclair.