Originally Posted By: B23The original version Rem VSSF, often called a Sendero by many because they look the same, is probably my favorite off the shelf factory gun of all time. Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder, but the original Rem VSSF rifles not only looked good but they felt good in the hands. They were maybe a little on the heavy side due to them having a pretty healthy size barrel but, to my eyes, they just were a dam good looking rifle, and they generally shot real well too.
BUT, then Remington in their infinite wisdom had to go and ruin their good looks and great feel by coming out with the VSSF II. They still generally shot very well but, ugh, that new stock, to my eyes, is just fugly. The original VSSF stock had a nice look/feel to it and the forearm tapered up to its rounded tip. I can live with the black inlaid flutes on the barrel, but the VSSF II stock is chunky, kinda wide and squares off at the tip and I struggle to like the double palm swell, no matter what I do it just doesn't feel right in my hands. Probably why the VSSF compared to the VSSF II take off stocks usually go for a higher price and get snatched up a lot quicker.
Completely agree with you! I have the original VSSF 220 Swift and will never part with it. I tell guys that ask me about what Swift to get that they need to be patient and find the first edition VSSF! Great rifle and mine is extremely accurate.
