Finally, took the Volquartsen's shooting....

[Bull's-Eye]

The .17HMR was a blast to shoot and I am happy with its accuracy. Below were groups shot at 50 yards. Some were a 5 shot group, some were a 6 or 7
shot group. Can' remeber which one is which.



The .22 Lr on the other hand was disappointing. I didn't know Volquartsen made shot guns, I definatly had the improved cylinder in
I was using the Winchester 333's. I have some CCI and Federals to try out but at least I know the Wincherster Stuff is off the list. These were the typical groups I was getting.
I pray to God it's just the ammo

[260 Rem]

Which model VQ's?

[elkhunter11]

If you want to see the accuracy potential of your Volquartsen, try some decent quality ammunition. If you are going to use bulk ammunition, you might as well shoot a 10/22. Those 22lr groups wouldn't be good for a stock 10/22 shooting bulk ammunition. Your rifle must absolutely hate those loads. Below are two ten shot groups fired at 50 yards with my Volquartsen, using RWS loads.

[I.R.Chevy]

If you aren't going high end I've had good luck with Blazer rounds. They use the CCI rimfire primers far more accurate than any other "bargain" 22lr ammo

[Bull's-Eye]

That's the kind of accuracy I was hoping for. I bought the gun as a lightweight Gopher Gun so I don't expect to shoot like that with hollow point hunting loads but I sure as heck thought I'd group tighter then it did.

260Rem, the .17 HMR is the Deluxe Model with the Sporter McMillian Stock. The .22 is the Lightweight model with the Carbon Fiber Barrel.

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

If you want to see the accuracy potential of your Volquartsen, try some decent quality ammunition. If you are going to use bulk ammunition, you might as well shoot a 10/22. Those 22lr groups wouldn't be good for a stock 10/22 shooting bulk ammunition. Your rifle must absolutely hate those loads. Below are two ten shot groups fired at 50 yards with my Volquartsen, using RWS loads.

[Dean2]

There is no reason to discount bulk ammo. It can and will shoot very well if it and the gun get along. I could not afford to shoot ten thousand rounds of Eley or RWS a year killing gophers so I have concentrated on finding bulk ammo my guns like. To date Winchester Xpert has been the best all round performer. Good to great accuracy in over two dozen 22s, (though admittedly not on par with high end target rounds), inexpensive at $20/500 and the high speed hollow point does a great job on the gophers. I have quite a few guns that will shoot the Xpert into 1/2" at 50 yards. Keep playing with the bulk stuff till you find what your gun will shoot.

[Bull's-Eye]

In the past I always had good luck with American Eagle 38 grain hollow points. I will test run those next.

Originally Posted by Dean2

There is no reason to discount bulk ammo. It can and will shoot very well if it and the gun get along. I could not afford to shoot ten thousand rounds of Eley or RWS a year killing gophers so I have concentrated on finding bulk ammo my guns like. To date Winchester Xpert has been the best all round performer. Good to great accuracy in over two dozen 22s, (though admittedly not on par with high end target rounds), inexpensive at $20/500 and the high speed hollow point does a great job on the gophers. I have quite a few guns that will shoot the Xpert into 1/2" at 50 yards. Keep playing with the bulk stuff till you find what your gun will shoot.

[260 Rem]

E-mail Volquatrsen and ask what ammo was used to test fire your rifle. My .22 was factory tested with Wolf Standard which is sold in Canada as SK Standard Plus. SK High Velocity hollow points also shoot well in my VQ.

[Bull's-Eye]

Where do you find that ammo?

Originally Posted by 260 Rem

E-mail Volquatrsen and ask what ammo was used to test fire your rifle. My .22 was factory tested with Wolf Standard which is sold in Canada as SK Standard Plus. SK High Velocity hollow points also shoot well in my VQ.

[wally338]

Airgunsplus carries some high end European 22 lr ammo. To be honest I have never bought from them so I have no experience on their service or shipping cost.

[260 Rem]

Originally Posted by Bull's-Eye

Where do you find that ammo?

Prophet River

[Homesteader]

Originally Posted by Bull's-Eye

In the past I always had good luck with American Eagle 38 grain hollow points. I will test run those next.

That's what I'm running in my 10/22 with VQ carbon fiber barrel, in hogue stock. Those puppies shoot very good out of mine, and for the price will likely be very hard to beat. Good luck.