Rem LVSF in 204

[Ryan S Albright]

I bought the LVSF because of the balance and its light weight I love the stock. Its trigger was better than the Ruger out of the box but a little heavy. It grouped great right out of the box with the same reloads my three Rugers were using. I had to send it in for repairs right away as the extractor broke and the bolt was tight. It took one month turn around but the bolt is much smother now repair was free. I would like to know if any of you out there have floated your barrels on this rifle or bedded the action. I noticed that they have a little material touching the barrel at the fore end. I missed two shots at coyote the other night and kind of blame the trigger. The Timmey trigger on the Ruger reads your thoughts it so smooth. I am going to have to choose between one of these rifles and let the other go. I Glassed the Ruger and floated the barrel and added the Timney trigger to the Ruger and it is a great Rifle. The Remington right out of the box was a better shooter but doesn't quit match the Ruger yet. I would like to dial it in before I decide since the Remington is stainless steel with a synthetic stock I really like.

[Vartarg]

Ryan: I've had my LVSF in .204 for over a year, and it's a real shooter. I haven't needed to float the barrel, but I did adjust the trigger down to 2 1/2lbs. Good luck, and enjoy. George

[foxwhistler]

I personaly havent free floated the barrel on my LVSF as it out shoots me as it is,and i`ve allways been of the opinion of if it`s not broke why fix it.
Saying that though,it`s basically my out and out fox rifle,and i`m pretty sure that with a good rest it will connect with a fox at 400yds if i do my part,So i dont feel the need to alter it.
Just my opinion,Jamie.

[glenn asher]

My buddy's LVSF in 17 Remington had so much "UP" push from the pads up front, he couldn't get on paper, it was shooting something like 20" high at 100 yards. After we figured out what was wrong, and removed those pads, his rifle shot pretty good.

BUT, I strongly agree with foxwhistler on this, if it isn't broke, don't fix it. Shoot it first, and only then consider altering the bedding, it might shoot just fine as is. If so, save yourself the work, and just shoot it and be thankful.