So, I stroll into the gunshop today and start browsing. Hanging on the rack is a 457 VPT . You know I was coming out of there with that thing! This is the version as most of you know with the carbon fiber Manners stock. I couldn't wait to get it home and then to the range. I ran a couple of patches down the bore, and grabbed a scope off my other rifle. Other than that it's just like it came off the rack. Below is the first 15 rounds (Tac 22) through the gun at 50 yards no adjustments at all. For reference a dime will fit inside that first ring.
I was thinking this one might be a good one. Before I was done (hot as H$$$) shooting I had shot my personal best 50 yard group. 385" OD See below.
Can you tell I am excited. Center X and Eley both shot well. I didn't have any R50 with me but I am anxious to try that . By the way the factory test target wasn't to impressive so probably not a good indicator. The Manners stock really rides the rest very well. It's not the prettiest thing to look at but I sure do like the way it shoots. The trigger with no adjustments (the way it was shot today) was 3.5# on my Lyman digital gauge. So I will work on adjusting that tomorrow. More photos below.
I was thinking this one might be a good one. Before I was done (hot as H$$$) shooting I had shot my personal best 50 yard group. 385" OD See below.
Can you tell I am excited. Center X and Eley both shot well. I didn't have any R50 with me but I am anxious to try that . By the way the factory test target wasn't to impressive so probably not a good indicator. The Manners stock really rides the rest very well. It's not the prettiest thing to look at but I sure do like the way it shoots. The trigger with no adjustments (the way it was shot today) was 3.5# on my Lyman digital gauge. So I will work on adjusting that tomorrow. More photos below.
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