Which one do you guy's like the best?? Why?? I am considering one in 22-250 with 1in9 twist. My gun smith has totally screwed up my build. No way I will have it this year. So I need a new 22-250. I will be shooting it LH. Does either have a RH palm swell?? This rifle will be used from a fixed position only. Tom.

Don't know about the VLP but I am very pleased with my LRPV 204. Precision acu-trigger breaks at 1/2# out of the box. In the early stages of load development and already got one that averages 3/8" for 5 shots at 100 yards. If the 22-250 shoots as well, you can't go wrong.

The actions are different configurations and should be evaluated on your preference and purpose. I do not like the stocks on either. Not much thought has gone into the stocks. I would replace the stocks on either one. Round bottom stocks just don't work. The LRVP is about 25% heavier.

I have 5 BVSS's and 2 VLP's. ALL of them are extremely accurate, read that sub 1/2MOA. MY 2 204's are both VLP's and I like this stock slightly better than the BVSS. MY 204s average about 3/8" for 5 shots at 100 yards. I recently rebarreled a 308 to 22-250 using a factory barrel and I am getting 1/2" groups with hand loads and almost as good with Winchester white box. I have not yet had a chance to put the time into this rifle that it deserves but I think it will do better. I have thought about buying one of the LRVPs but after having read several reviews I see no real advantage. Buy the VLP and spend the extra coin on buying a better scope.

cz223,
I just bought a 12VLP in .204. I am having a little trouble finding the right base and ring for it. Mind telling me what you used? Thanks and sorry about hijacking the thread. It does look like a gun that I am going to enjoy for many years to come.

I asked the same question a few months ago. I ended up with the LRPV in 22-250 with the 1-12 twist. I got the 1-12 because it was the only one available, but I don't regret the decision. My rifle will put shots of any ammunition in to less than .75" at 100yds. With handloads nothing goes over .5", and with the best loads it will average .25" with some groups going into the .1's.

Waskawood, check out talley lightweight mounts. They are tops in my book.

http://www.talleyrings.com/lightweight.php

930725 1" Model 12 New Round Action (Low)
BA $41.95

I have a .22-250 1:9 twist LRPV. 3/8" is a big group at 100 yards. It will shoot under half an inch at 200 in no wind conditions. The thing is amazing. The stock is ugly as a mud fence but just fine in the field in any weather conditions.

Fitch

Hey Fitch. I have a buddy in Minneapolis named Foreman who talks about a Fitch out east. Are you him???

Not to hijack a thread myself, but I thought 22-250's were 1:12-1:14 twist territories?

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Originally posted by Waskawood:
Hey Fitch. I have a buddy in Minneapolis named Foreman who talks about a Fitch out east. Are you him???

Hi Dave,

I am!

I think I even know where the "Waska" comes from.

Fitch

quote:

Originally posted by wymple:
Not to hijack a thread myself, but I thought 22-250's were 1:12-1:14 twist territories?

They usually are. Savage offers the LRPV with a choice of 1:12 or 1:9. I wanted to be able to shoot 75g bullets, so I chose the 1:9 twist version.

So far it works very well with the 75g A-max. I have some loads to test with the Hornady 75g BTHP Match bullet. I'll also test it with one of the heavy Sierra bullets.

Fitch

I would look for a used Cooper. For what they get for those LRPV's I couldnt believe the shoddy finish on them. I am not just hating on Savage as I have a couple rimfires. For what they get for them you can find a used Cooper with superior fit and finish and will shoot as good or probably better. I just picked up a nearly brand new Cooper in .204 w/ box and papers for $850. It shoots no bs groups in the .175 range w/ Berger 35gn and Varget. I don't know but for what they get for those things it seems to me that they could maybe polish them out for a few minutes.