Yesterday, finally.
Package deal from a Vista contact: rifle, scope, rings, 5 different Federal .308 loads (two 165s, three 150s).
Off the bench at 100 yards, 3-5 MPH winds, 95 degrees, scout scope dialed to lowest setting, it was probably a 1.5-inch average for three-shot groups, with one load putting three shots inside an inch.
Respectable for a utility rifle.
Easy shooter, the brake & soft rubber recoil pad make a difference.
Still think the mag latch spring should be stronger, and if I were keeping the gun I'd have it replaced.
Would also shorten the latch lever.
It held during shooting, but got accidentally nudged at one point.
Less stick-out & more spring pressure indicated.
I probably would keep the gun, if it had a flush mag, or a blind mag bottom metal.
I dislike large mags sticking out at the natural balance point for carry on foot.
Otherwise, with adjustable stock length & comb, a good buy.
Much more gun than their first two attempts.
Denis
Package deal from a Vista contact: rifle, scope, rings, 5 different Federal .308 loads (two 165s, three 150s).
Off the bench at 100 yards, 3-5 MPH winds, 95 degrees, scout scope dialed to lowest setting, it was probably a 1.5-inch average for three-shot groups, with one load putting three shots inside an inch.
Respectable for a utility rifle.
Easy shooter, the brake & soft rubber recoil pad make a difference.
Still think the mag latch spring should be stronger, and if I were keeping the gun I'd have it replaced.
Would also shorten the latch lever.
It held during shooting, but got accidentally nudged at one point.
Less stick-out & more spring pressure indicated.
I probably would keep the gun, if it had a flush mag, or a blind mag bottom metal.
I dislike large mags sticking out at the natural balance point for carry on foot.
Otherwise, with adjustable stock length & comb, a good buy.
Much more gun than their first two attempts.
Denis