Shilen short chambered Remington 700 barrel mark question

[pbslinger]

I understand all of the electropencil marks on my Shilen short chambered .308 Win 700 barrel except for one. I think it is the contour but I don't understand how "VF" fits into the contour nomenclature. Any ideas?

 

[butchlambert]

Have you asked Shilen?

 

[pbslinger]

Not open till Monday. If I could find out before then, that'd be great.

 

[butchlambert]

All my Shilens have been stamped with a metal stamp. None have been marked with an electropencil.

 

[Ggmac]

Did you purchase it directly from Shilen ?

 

[pbslinger]

The short chambered threaded barrels for Rem 700 have info on the breech ring that is too narrow for stamping. You can see pics of this on the Brownells site. I know the contour is Remington Varmint (Sendero) I just wondered how "VF" relates to that.

 

[pbslinger]

Called Shilen and the answer wasn't known by the receptionist who seemed quite knowledgeable. She speculated it may be a smith's initials but asked a technician. "VF" means "Varmint Factory" which is the same as Remington varmint and Sendero contours.