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Anybody Shoot a 20 Vartarg? #196943 01/06/2019 1:38 PM
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Just finished a trigger job and hammer spring replacement on my new toy. Barrel is (Thanks DAN L on SP) an OTT 20 Vartarg step barrel (1.25 Diameter) 16.5 inches long. May be some potential here. Scope is a Burris MTAC 6.5-20x50mm. Forearm is a Tony G Pillar Bedded. Temporary grip is a beautiful Dave D. red laminate, but Walnut grip to match forearm is being order. Cartridges are loaded with a light load of H4198 and 32 Gr Hornady V Max. Rest of course is a Fuzz work of art. I am guessing around 3300-3500? This thing is a HOOT to shoot. Cant wait to really have time to play with. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. I KNOW I did.
God Bless
Doug


Target was at 50 Yards




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Re: Anybody Shoot a 20 Vartarg? [Re: tred1956] #196954 01/07/2019 4:19 AM
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Now to practice freestanding ...no rest.

Just kidding, Mighty impressive as a starting point.
&I think I was going big sights with a 7X Burris on my 45-70 TC/tender.
Congrats on something, completely different.


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Re: Anybody Shoot a 20 Vartarg? [Re: SCARPETTA] #196956 01/07/2019 4:48 AM
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Free hand is out LOL Weighs in at a hefty 9 pounds 12 ounces. But doesn't move much during recoil.
Safe Shooting
Doug


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Re: Anybody Shoot a 20 Vartarg? [Re: tred1956] #196957 01/07/2019 5:05 AM
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Maybe you should enlighten us old Wildcatters. I have but 2 .. a 7mm. TCU
and .375 JDJ , & bought it in person , at JD's headquarters in Wintersvillle, OH.
Pray tell what is your new creation ?


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Re: Anybody Shoot a 20 Vartarg? [Re: SCARPETTA] #196958 01/07/2019 5:15 AM
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wiki. just gave me a heads up.
.204 cal. from reformed .221fireball.
You are a real Deal. Wildman.


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Re: Anybody Shoot a 20 Vartarg? [Re: SCARPETTA] #196959 01/07/2019 5:25 AM
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I have several wildcat calibers in the Contender Platform: 17 Ackley Hornet, 17/222 Rem, 20 Tactical, 20 Vartarg, 223 Ackley Improved, 219 Donaldson Wasp, & a 6.5MM BullBerry Improved I do have a couple of Standard calibers a 223 Rem & 45 Win Mag Took me forever to explain to my Wife why I bought guns you couldn't buy ammo for LOL Does keep life interesting
Safe Shooting
Doug


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Re: Anybody Shoot a 20 Vartarg? [Re: tred1956] #196960 01/07/2019 5:50 AM
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Nice Rig!


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Re: Anybody Shoot a 20 Vartarg? [Re: Ernie] #196968 01/07/2019 2:14 PM
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I shoot a 14? 204 Ruger with similar results. A total blast to shoot, and I mean that in every possible sense LOL
Busting golf balls out around 150yds is just too much fun! I set up on the end of the rifle range, bring a bunch of balls, an iron and some tees. No need to walk down and reset targets. Plus the way I hit a golf ball I insure the targets are not clumped too close together.


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