The VS was and still is highly sought after, I passed on one a few years back and still regret it. I may have to pick up an used one someday
VolFan9183, the difference between the new Xmark and the old style is that out of the box, these new triggers have little to no creep whatsoever. I have never had one out of the box that had no creep like this new Xmark and I've gone thru close to 15 700's in the past 2 decades. It still might take 4 to 5 lbs to pull but when you remove the creep and get it to break so nice, it makes for a better day at the range. I could have swore my trigger had a regular screw for adjustment and it wasn't an allen key. I'll look at it again when I put the new stock on.
Over the years I've messed with several Banner models and learned my lesson. They aren't terrible by any means but for a few $$ more, much better can be had. Don't count out the Bushnell Elite models, they are every bit as good as higher priced models from other makers and their warranty is excellent.
*As far as the Wolf ammo....shoot it up and don't bother with it again. That is some of the most inconsistent ammo out there. We chrono'd some .223 a couple years back and almost every bullet was different by a couple hundred fps, that's horrendous if you have a rifle that you expect consistency from, it can be very frustrating. I am honestly stunned you got the groupings you did. Open her up and use that ammo, I guarantee that at 200 and further you'll see why you paid so little for it.
LOL I remember when I bought my AR-15, a piece of paper that accompanied the rifle specifically stated to stay away from Wolf ammunition. I didn't listen but it seems that's how I learn
I am going to try some Black Hills 168 grain A-Max when this weather breaks, I'll give a report as usual. I'll be stretching Kates legs(yes I named it) and shooting between 2 and 500 yards next time.
