Recent content by dkizer

I think it was a matter of spring weight. It didn't seem to bind but the VQ is much stiffer. The CCI mini mags had enough gusto to cycle the action against the stiffer VQ spring and were consistent enough to be reliable. I think the other HV ammo I had trouble with probably had some weak rounds...

Thanks to everyone for all the information. I replaced the hammer spring assembly in the VQ TG with the O.E.M. based on a suggestion to my post on another forum. That did the trick. I knew immediately there was much less resistance when I cycled the bolt. It's really slick now. I ran the SV's...

Thanks for the insight. I have only polished the inside top of the receiver. It, like the sides, was rough from the factory. I polished the bolt as well. I have not done any "improvement" to the sides. No offense on the form suggestion I'll watch for that. My dad did tell me to hold a gun in...

A little over a year ago I purchased a new 10/22 for use in rimfire speed steel matches. I replaced the trigger group with a VQ and added FO sights and started racing. With ammo availability having been what it has I’ve been using what I could get. I have found that the only reliable ammo for...