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The only downfall with the .243 Win is barrel twist. If manufacturers would offer an 8 twist that would allow for the High BC 105 weight class of bullets to be used and that would really open the doors to hunters in the versatility department. The 105 Berger is devastating on deer and offers ballistic performance very similar to the very popular 6.5s. Your average .243 Shooter never even thinks about bullet weights above 85 grains.

The rifle itself is generally the cheapest thing on any of my rifles. For a hunting rifle, the B&C is definitely a great stock for the money.

Might also try some fore end pressure. Those little lightweight barrels can get whippy.

What is your idea of breaking the bank? Boyds will sell you a nice laminate for under $200. Bell & Carlson or HS precision will sell you a nice composite for $300-$600 depending on what style you want.

Finally got the new 6.5-06AI broke in and a load developed. Winchester model 70 26" shaw barrel Lake city match brass sorted by volume and neck turned 59.0 grains H4831 CCI magnum primers 140 berger vld Velocity = 3180 fps Here is a three shot group at 200 yards to confirm zero. And here is a five shot group at 800 yards on a steel gong. The square in the center is 4"x4". The wind was variable and blowing in from the left at 8-10 mph. I got to say I'm pretty happy with the results. When running my data through bergers ballistic program I'm reaching a 1000 yards with more than 1000 ft lbs of energy and running about 20" flatter than a 300 Rum running a 210 berger at 3050. Windage numbers are within an inch and I'm only giving up 400 pounds of energy while using 30 grains less powder and producing the recoil of a 270.

Use the two-piece Burris Extreme tactical bases and Burris signature rings or tactical rings. Super solid set up and no stress or ring marks on the scope with the ability to add MOA inserts to the rings if you need it. Rem 700 bases will work on the Howa.

Just because he has a large budget doesn't mean he has to jump into a very niche do everything cartridge to begin with. There is nothing wrong with the 28 Nosler, in fact, its my favorite of the new Nosler offerings, but if it were me and I was in the market for a 7mm do anything rifle I would look at the 7mm Rem Mag and open up a whole bunch of options for factory rifles and save a ton on dies and brass.

No. It's the classic or prairie hunter both look very similar.

I Believe I have one walnut BDL and I still have the Boyds ADL. Both long action I'm pretty sure.

Varget has never treated me well. No matter the cartridge it just doesn't shoot for me. IMR 4064 and H4895, however, have worked very well for me. 42.0gr of IMR 4064 under a Sierra 175gr bullet in the .308 has been a very consistent and accurate load in multiple rifles. Do yourself a favor and buy a reloading manual and read the front half. It will give you everything you need to know and the proper way to set things up to get started.

Located in Safford and looking to sell a couple things. 1. Old Savage 110 action flat back receiver .243 Win. This is an older model action but it has a new model 11 barrel installed with less than 100 rounds down the tube. Walnut stock, factory 3 screw trigger tuned to 2.5lbs, Burris Extreme steel bases, Burris signature zee rings and Redfield 6-18x40 Revenge scope. Asking $500 for the package or $300 for just the rifle. SOLD. 2. Stevens model 77 pump action 20 gauge with adjustable choke. Nice little shotgun, very clean and works flawlessly. $200

Bump. Nice shotgun still looking for a good home.

My suggestion would be to stick with the 7mm since you already have all the stuff. Truth be told unless you plan on shooting extended ranges and doing so with bullets over 200gr you or the animals you kill with it will never know the difference.

Bump and price drop on the Nikon glass.

I have one used factory synthetic.

Just about everything.

Wow this thread got brought back from the dead. Located in Safford. 34Bunters: Yes I have a short action Ruger M77 MK II stock but it has been opened up for a Shilen #5 contour. $60 shipped. Youngdon: Yes I have a couple Axis stocks actually. One is factory black and the other is painted green with black webbing. $40 Shipped CatFish: I have a new BDL complete floor plate, spring and follower. Short action matte black. I also have two or three bdl mag boxes, springs and followers, long and short. I also have a complete short action Cabelas qwik clip detachable mag box and magazine. Latch is a little loose but still works, locks in solid when rounds are in the mag. PM me if you are interested in any of that and we can discuss price.

Mueller is now Sold.

Scopes are Sold.

Redfield is SPF.

Bump.

Weekend bump.

Weekend bump.

.243 is sold.

Mixing or blending powders is just asking for trouble in my opinion. Like Lance said there are plenty of powders available to fine tune anything you want. If you are wanting to duplicate factory loads I have seen multiple reloading articles that talk about doing just that with production powders available to the hand loader. I am not sure why anyone would want to duplicate a factory load though, just go buy it.