I originally bought the swede to shoot the 6.5. I am left handed and the right handed bolt did not suit me. The Obie is a long range shooter. To use it for a 100 yard or less shot, I would need to change the front sight.
When I was in the service, I bought a Savage 110 DL in .243. I wanted to convert it to 6.5. I found out the cartridge was too long. I ordered a 110 left hand in 06. It is an older version than my 1970 110DL. After cleaning the 06, I used it last year. It has found a nesting place in my gun safe.
Back to the .243. I took it to a gunsmith in Ruskin, Florida. He made a cut in the receiver to accomodate cartridge along with a new long magazine. The bolt face was opened up, a timney trigger, and a shilling barell which is longer than facory by about 3+ inches. It is topped with a 1.5-4.5 leuopold.
My last two break in rounds a 100 were the size of a pencil eraser. I was using a cheap remington 140 gr bullet because you can buy a tubfull cheaper than a hornady or other premium bullet to use for break in. I also have gone to varget at 35.5 grs. I find varget will load every rifle cartridge I have. Makes it simple to buy only one powder for 223, 30-30, 308, 243, 6.5 and 06. I am pleased to own a Savage 110dl in 6.5 that is why I have an Obie in my safe.
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