Thanks for the info. Thinking of using 95s up to 115 maybe. Mostly for hunting and some target shootingWhat shooting discipline?
For hunting I'd choose a 243 SAMMI reamer since I believe it will accommodate reloads and factory ammo better. The last thing you want in the field is functionality problems.
While capable, and l love the 243 Win, it would not be my first choice for a high-volume target cartridge due to barrel life issues unless changing barrels more often than some other more barrel friendly target cartridges is ok with you.
PS: I had one of my re-barreled a few years ago with a Hart barrel, standard reamer. Shoots lights out.![]()
For those bullet weights, check with your smith but an 8" twist might be the ticket.Thanks for the info. Thinking of using 95s up to 115 maybe. Mostly for hunting and some target shooting
Right. I was looking at a 1-8. Found a good deal on a 1-7.5 to.For those bullet weights, check with your smith but an 8" twist might be the ticket.
If you plan to shoot the heavier 105 - 115 grain (longer) bullets, yes.If I go with a sammi chamber I will probably have a lot of billy in the case correct ?? Thanks.
Ok thanksIf you plan to shoot the heavier 105 - 115 grain (longer) bullets, yes.
If compared to a .2435" diameter parallel freebore, the SAAMI reamer freebore will be about .050".Does anyone know the freebore on a sammi reamer
I have 1 - 7.5 Twist barrel on my 243AI and it shoots lighter bullets all the way down to 55 gr. Nosler B T really well. Have had no issues period with lighter bullets however I am not trying to shoot the riflings out of the barrel with one trip.Right. I was looking at a 1-8. Found a good deal on a 1-7.5 to.
Peterson brass requires no neck turning but lapua needs to be skimmedMy reamer is 0 Freebore with. 2725 neck . I use throat cutter for the berger 105s 8 twist and leave it 0 for the 69s for the 12 twist
How much do you cut for the 105s.My reamer is 0 Freebore with. 2725 neck . I use throat cutter for the berger 105s 8 twist and leave it 0 for the 69s for the 12 twist
HENCE WHY,.. I built, a 6 XC and, I expect, to get at LEAST, 2 Times that, amount of,.. Accurate, ShotsI had a 243 done on a saami reamer and had the throat lengthened with a unithroater so a loaded round with a 105 vldh was 2.800 oal,
It was the funnest 900 rounds I ever had. Lol
I agree but with the 105 vldh at 3300 fps it was so much fun to shoot I couldn’t help myself.HENCE WHY,.. I built, a 6 XC and, I expect, to get at LEAST, 2 Times that, amount of,.. Accurate, Shots
The .243 Win ( Unless just used, as a strictly, Hunting Rifle ),.. IS,.. Obsolete,.. IMO
Sorry to, BE,.. Blunt and,.. Truthful
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