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Volquartsen Evolution

dfletcherdfletcher Member Posts: 8,179 ✭✭✭
edited April 2008 in Ask the Experts
I just won a brown laminate stocked Volquartsen Evolution in 223 (the last 5 minutes of the auction are always a bit nerve wracking!)and wonder if anyone has one, what's their experience on function and accuracy and overall shooting experience. I reload and given the rate of twist I'm inclined to use 60 to 69 grain bullets.
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  • dfletcherdfletcher Member Posts: 8,179 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Volquartsen Evolution in 223 Remington and it's been nothing but problems, wonder if anyone else has experience with the rifle as I'm about 1 problem away from dumping this thing.

    The gun uses an AR type bolt with a heavy bolt carrier. In problem one, the bolt shattered on firing and the gun locked up - firing pin shattered also. Had to be sent back to the factory for repair. First time shooting after repair the extractor broke after about 100 rounds - the extractor lip sheared off. It's a simple fix but having consecutive problems with the gun associated with the bolt is a concern.

    If anyone has specific experience with the Volquartsen Evolution and can relate problems or concerns - or that the thing works great - I'd like to hear.
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  • MooseyardMooseyard Member Posts: 2,541 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    They are awesome looking rifles, and I'm sure it will shoot awesome. I picked one up at the SHOT Show, and I'll warn you, you may want to buy a pack mule to carry it for you. That receiver is a huge chunk of stainless.
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  • cowboy77845cowboy77845 Member Posts: 316 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Shoots great. Little bittty groups. I was using 55 gr. G. I. ball to zero. Have not done a lot of shooting yet but so far all works fine. I carry it in my UTV. Got a deer with it lasr year. Neck shot at 95 yds. Would not dare to try that with any of my other rifles. I liked it so much I orderes a 22 mag.
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  • 5mmgunguy5mmgunguy Member Posts: 3,092 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Question, what is the Evolution's rate of twist?
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  • cowboy77845cowboy77845 Member Posts: 316 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Handbook says 1:9. They recommend not shooting 40 gr projectiles from this rifle.
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  • dfletcherdfletcher Member Posts: 8,179 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by cowboy77845
    Handbook says 1:9. They recommend not shooting 40 gr projectiles from this rifle.


    Seems like that should be OK for the 60 to 69 grain bullets, yes? But the 75s would be a no go?
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