Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
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Oh they"ll shoot to where the scope is adjusted. Just not at same distances.
Just how powerful are they? I know they are quite low velocity. Just second guessing myself now. Neighbor had a cornered coon that I only had a bead on for about 3 seconds before it hid and couldn't get to it. No real chance of a head shot so I didn't pull the trigger. Certainly could have gotten a body shot, but unsure it would have been a vitals hit. I don't have any love for raccoons, but I also don't really want to just wound an animal.
It was harassing his chickens.
Thought for next time? Range was close, less than 10 yards and certainly the biggest coon I've ever seen. Must have been a good 18-22lbs.
Hmmmm.... you are right, that could be a recipe for an exciting story to tell your grandkids! -You are closing in, a rifle that fails after the first shot, and a big coon with plenty of life and agility left in it despite catching the first round well, charging you like an angry pitbull. That WOULD be bad! (but it would be an amazing story to post on mdshooters.com!!!)
Stay safe out there brother, shoot and punt it hard if needed I guess!
Interesting.
I am sorry to hear that you have been having reliability issues with the lower powered ammo. I guess it must be a common issue if Volq. has made a special bolt to remedy the issue.
I have been lucky so far I guess.
I built my main/primary pest removal tool -a suppressed 10/22 type SBR "pocket rifle" using a stainless Volq. receiver, Volq. "standard" bolt, and a Volq. trigger group. (Photo Below)
It is a straight up 10/22 design (albeit MUCH better quality parts than stock Ruger) and runs all manner of subs with zero reliability issues. I don't even clean it but maybe once every couple years and it gets shot a LOT for recreation also and is generally a filthy sludge fest in the receiver but it never fails to run perfectly.
Let us know how the new bolt turns out for you!
I use the CCI quiet out of my old Remington 510 targetmaster.. works great out to 25 yards. much less noise than a pellet rifle.