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Stevens 243?
« on: October 20, 2008, 01:33:55 PM »
I have a 200 in 223 that I am toying with the idea of getting a 243 bbl for. I noticed that Savage lists the 243 a having a i in 9.5" twist. This would be for long range plinking ( 500+ yards) and the occasional coyote. What is the longest bullet that you all are getting to stabilize in the factory bbl.

Back in Ca I have a spot on BLM land that we like to shoot on and you can safely shoot well over 1,000 yards with no problems.

Thanks for any help
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Re: Stevens 243?
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2008, 03:57:05 PM »
I had a Savage 10 in 243, it would shoot 110 gr bullets fine, but I think the .243 really likes the bullets around 80-90 gr or even lighter.  Just change out the bolt heads and Magazine and you are set.  I did mine just backwards from you, I went from a .243 to a 17 Remington.  You will probably need the front baffel also, on the .223's I have seen it has a little ear that keeps bolt travel shorter than a .243 would need.  You can use all the internal bolt head parts from one to the other, from time to time I run into my parts sitting a a box.  Lary
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Re: Stevens 243?
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2008, 07:05:57 PM »
Ever think about a 204? It does not have quite the range of a 243, but does not miss it too much. It does not take a lot of powder and the cases are fairly reasonable. You would not have to change the bolt head. Or a 260? The bullets are real slippery for those long shots. Any way you go, if you do not have the tools to switch barrels, I have them. Since you do not live very far away, you can come over for an after noon and I can switch it out in just a little time. If you need a place to buy barrels, I have done a lot of research and head you in the correct direction for the amount of money you want to spend for a barrel. I have one on order right now from Shilen. A 26" Select Match bull 223 with tight neck, 1-14" twist ratchet rifling. I will not get it until after the first of the year :(
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Re: Stevens 243?
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2008, 03:35:10 PM »
LaOtto Thanks for the offer. Once I can talk my wife into letting go of the funds I will take you up on it. I was looking at the .243 due to the cost and availability of ammo (pluss you can pick up brass for free at most ranges if you just look down on occasion ;)). But I do reload and like to play around to squeeze the most out of what I have. So I figured it would be a good cartrige for my budget.

Thanks for the info guys.
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Re: Stevens 243?
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2008, 03:44:31 PM »
87 Grain V max have a very high BC you might want to try them, especially if the gun is going to be used on varmints at long range. Having a varmint bullet that breaks up is a very nice saftey option.


Or wait, scrb the option word at the end of the las sentence, saftey is never an option.
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Re: Stevens 243?
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2008, 12:09:20 AM »
The 243 is a good cartridge and popular too. I just threw out a couple of other possibilities for the type of shooting you were talking about. Keep us posted on your "progress". billy_56081 is right about getting bullets that do not ricochet; round here any way.
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Re: Stevens 243?
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2008, 03:41:28 PM »
You all are right safty is not an option but mandatory. LaOtto you will be one of the first to know when I get started being so close by I will be picking your brain.
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Re: Stevens 243?
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2008, 04:03:05 PM »
I built my own action vice and turned my 223 model 110 into a 220 swift. It is not hard and I used the not recomended procedure of a factory round for head spacing. You will need a barrel wrench, a barrel of your calibe, a bolt head and magazine to match your caliber and you are all set. BTW my 220 swift is an awsome coyote gun giving me 4250 fps with CT 40 grain ballistic tips. Have fun devil dog.
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« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2008, 01:29:36 AM »
4250FPS OUCH that will get it done alright. I imagine that the results are impressive. :)
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