



January 29, 2013
Best Squirrel Rifle Ever: Volquartsen Rimfire
By The Editors
This futuristic-looking rimfire from Volquartsen just might be the hottest squirrel hunting rifle around. It features a hollowed-out stock with thumbhole, an aluminum receiver, and carbon fiber barrel with an overstated free-floating design.
It's available in .22 LR, .22 Mag, and .17 HMR.
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For the serious squirrel hunter that has "everything".
For the serious squirrel hunter that has "everything".
I usually hate futuristic crap like this, I like old and proven designs, but for some reason I like everything about this gun. If I bought one and it jammed more than once the first 100 times I shot it though, I would be extremely upset. I have had bad luck with semi auto rimfires, except for the venerable 10/22. I've never even heard of one of those that would not shoot.
How good a track record does this rifle have? What kind of accuracy? It should be a 100 yard tack driver for the kind of money they ask...
I can't find this particular rifle on their website but the cheapest superlite they have is $1,100. I am certain the one he holds in his hands is a lot closer to $2,000 if not more.
Eddie Nickens, (tongue in cheek here), don't let Feinstein see that, looks like an assault rifle!
A $1200+ 22LR squirrel rifle? I think that's more for showing off to friends (and there's nothing wrong with that!)
"Best Squirrel Hunting Rifle Ever".... yet it has not even killed a squirrel yet? Get a grip.
I love seeing all the new toys coming out of these trade shows, but this ridiculous hyperbole does no good for anyone.
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It sure is pretty, isn't it? Good for the guy who has everything. Kinda looks like a budget-buster, though, eh? Wish they included the actual price, though.
Way too much money. I have a 10/22 that I customized myself that will shoot rings around that thing and it even with the customizing it weel under the price
sorry should say well under the price
first off, too much money, can buy a lot of beef for $1,100+. the space between the barrel and forearm will catch brush and weeds. around here we don't like to shoot rifle bullets into the air,where they can come down, know not where, so we pretty much use a.410 or 20 ga. also, i hunt grouse and only shoot squirrels when they don't mess up my grouse hunting. Wisconsin woodlands are being taken over by houses more and more.
Maybe I'm stupid, but what, other than weight, are the advantages of the carbon fiber barrel over a traditional barrel.
Bet I can kill more squirels with my 60y.o. Marlin Levermatic
I love my Remington Nylon 66. It always fires and is accurate.
Hi guys, I can testify to the accuracy and quality of these carbon fiber-barreled Volquartsen rifles. They are precision and will deliver excellent groups when paired with Hornady ammo in 22 Mag and 17HMR as well as quality .22LR fodder such as RWS and Eley. My "mags" will both hold an inch at hundred yards and the .22LR will easily shoot little, round sub 1/2 inch groups at 50 on windless days. The .22LR Superlite, shooting subsonic RWS or Eley, is great on squirrel here in Texas. Paired with an SWR Spectre suppressor, now legal here for game, is awesome.
These rifles are not inexpensive, but I am very happy with them. I'll save money elsewhere!
I love to squirrel hunt and usually prefer a .22 single shot bolt action marlin.
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Hi guys, I can testify to the accuracy and quality of these carbon fiber-barreled Volquartsen rifles. They are precision and will deliver excellent groups when paired with Hornady ammo in 22 Mag and 17HMR as well as quality .22LR fodder such as RWS and Eley. My "mags" will both hold an inch at hundred yards and the .22LR will easily shoot little, round sub 1/2 inch groups at 50 on windless days. The .22LR Superlite, shooting subsonic RWS or Eley, is great on squirrel here in Texas. Paired with an SWR Spectre suppressor, now legal here for game, is awesome.
These rifles are not inexpensive, but I am very happy with them. I'll save money elsewhere!
Eddie Nickens, (tongue in cheek here), don't let Feinstein see that, looks like an assault rifle!
Way too much money. I have a 10/22 that I customized myself that will shoot rings around that thing and it even with the customizing it weel under the price
For the serious squirrel hunter that has "everything".
Hi...
It sure is pretty, isn't it? Good for the guy who has everything. Kinda looks like a budget-buster, though, eh? Wish they included the actual price, though.
first off, too much money, can buy a lot of beef for $1,100+. the space between the barrel and forearm will catch brush and weeds. around here we don't like to shoot rifle bullets into the air,where they can come down, know not where, so we pretty much use a.410 or 20 ga. also, i hunt grouse and only shoot squirrels when they don't mess up my grouse hunting. Wisconsin woodlands are being taken over by houses more and more.
For the serious squirrel hunter that has "everything".
I usually hate futuristic crap like this, I like old and proven designs, but for some reason I like everything about this gun. If I bought one and it jammed more than once the first 100 times I shot it though, I would be extremely upset. I have had bad luck with semi auto rimfires, except for the venerable 10/22. I've never even heard of one of those that would not shoot.
How good a track record does this rifle have? What kind of accuracy? It should be a 100 yard tack driver for the kind of money they ask...
I can't find this particular rifle on their website but the cheapest superlite they have is $1,100. I am certain the one he holds in his hands is a lot closer to $2,000 if not more.
A $1200+ 22LR squirrel rifle? I think that's more for showing off to friends (and there's nothing wrong with that!)
"Best Squirrel Hunting Rifle Ever".... yet it has not even killed a squirrel yet? Get a grip.
I love seeing all the new toys coming out of these trade shows, but this ridiculous hyperbole does no good for anyone.
sorry should say well under the price
Maybe I'm stupid, but what, other than weight, are the advantages of the carbon fiber barrel over a traditional barrel.
Bet I can kill more squirels with my 60y.o. Marlin Levermatic
I love my Remington Nylon 66. It always fires and is accurate.
I love to squirrel hunt and usually prefer a .22 single shot bolt action marlin.
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