Vang Comp users...what are your experiences?

[2bad4u2]

Looking for experienced Vang Comp shooters to answer a few questions. I've read some testimonials and how the system works. What I'm wanting to know is how effective was it in reducing patterns in birdshot - typically the 7.5 and 8 shot variety.

As far as recoil is concerned how effective was the porting in minimizing felt recoil and muzzle rise? Is the system more effective with shorter barrels (12"-14") compared to longer (20" and greater) barrels? I'm considering having it done to both a 14" and a 20" barrel.

Thanks!

 

[BJP]

I have the treatment on a 20" 870 barrel and can tell you on my gun the patterns are definitely smaller with all shot sizes (but I only shoot it to 25 yards) and recoil is indeed softer. it seems like more of a push than a sharp smack. i'm a believer, mine was done by Casey at TacOrd.

 

[mebiuspower]

Almost no recoil at all if you go with porting.

 

[johNTO]

Casey did the VCS treatment on this 590A1 20".
My only experience is with 00Buck due to Range rules. At 25yrds all 9 rnds grouped tight on chest sized targets.

At minimum I would get the forcing cone lengthened and back boring done to the bbl. Do the ports work?….I'm sure they do what they're designed for and look "trick" IMO.

 

[6MT]

So, does that help with shooting slugs?

 

[Phat Eagle]

Mine is on the 14" bbl on my PM-5. It recoils quite softle compared to other, non-comp'd shotguns.

My shot patterns are tight, but I seem to have a disparity in POI of shot patterns and slugs... doesn't matter what brand of slug. Not sure if that's due to the porting or what...

 

[6MT]

So, what's the difference in poi with the two types of ammo?

 

[PitBull1973]

If your serious about your shotgun , then get it done . Trust me it's awesome

 

[00Buck]

Works as advertised but it makes the gun louder.

 

[HuntersStand]

So bad for slugs,good for buck?

 

[Dietz]

works as advertised but it makes the gun louder.

oh...

 

[2bad4u2]

With birdshot specifically, was there a significant improvement in patterning?

 

[juancarlos]

Huge difference with birdshot and buckshot. No experience with slugs but it's my go to for 3gun matches when I am using a pump. Before the treatment I could not knock down a b-zone target with birdshot at 25 yards. Now no problem at all.

 

[6MT]

Who does this? Specifically, in Alberta? And, what does it cost?

 

[dogzilla]

As far as I know Tac ord is the only gunsmith doing actual Vang comp (trademark registered I believe), but skeet shooters have been getting forcing cones and back boring done for years

 

[Phat Eagle]

So, what's the difference in poi with the two types of ammo?

At 25m my Valtro shoots slugs 6 inches lower than shot... Worse with the Dominion Arms non-rifled slugs.

Again, I don't know if it's the VC that causes this, but I do know I see plastic from the wad grated up in the venting... I'm not sure if this contributes.

 

[mebiuspower]

With birdshot specifically, was there a significant improvement in patterning?

It tightens up the shot pattern regardless of shot #.

 

[870P]

I'm planning a Tacord build and am going back and forth on whether to go Vang Comp or not, I'd actually rather *not* have tighter patterns with buckshot but would really like them with birdshot.

 

[dogzilla]

That would be called Rem Chokes

 

[Ghost~Rider]

Well I'de consider this if the POI with slugs was unchanged.

I shot Bird-shot mostly but pony up with slugs while out in the bush for predator defence. I ain't a greatest shot anyways never mind rolling the dice.