Comments on: 17 HMR Shoot-Out: Ruger vs. Volquartsen

By: Henry

Henry — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 09:37:18 +0000

Looking at the atrocious velocity spreads, this says more about the ammo available than the rifles used.

Every Volky I’ve seen has shot well, though.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 19:54:44 +0000

It is a sheep and goats comparison test. The comments that customising the Ruger with a new barrel and add ons is telling.

I’d rather see a bolt vs bolt review.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 15:31:58 +0000

The Ruger retails for $1,000 and is available new for $750. The Volquartsen, by their website configuration, would be over $2,000. I’m not trying to make excuses for Ruger, but you are basically comparing a mass produced gun to a custom.

Personally, I’d rather have the Ruger, although in a bolt action I prefer Remington or CZ. To each their own.

By: Guy

Guy — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 15:31:43 +0000

One need not look any further then the groups.

By: ELR Researcher

ELR Researcher — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 15:21:47 +0000

If you read the full article (quickly) you find:

1. The base Volquartsen is 3X the price of the base Ruger. Then add $170 for Volquartsen’s stock option.

2. Some of the shooting of the Volquartsen “may” have been done with a one-piece rest (picture).

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 15:06:49 +0000

I understand the desire for a comparison, but more emphasis on the price difference is needed. The VQ is double the price.

By: bill larson

bill larson — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 13:35:26 +0000

A better test would have been to have each gun in a vise…..to avoid human error and stock to rest irregularities…..