Counting My Chickens Before They're Hatched

[BK]

Haven't even started a new job yet...

New Remingtons are not to be found anymore.

So I'm thinking about picking up a heavy barreled .243 coyote/LR steel/play rifle. My initial thought was an SPS-V. But I'm thinking of other options... Howa being first on the list. I can get a McMillan A-series stock for the Howa, and I already have a couple of them (sorta, one's a Vanguard). Scope mounts should be the same as a 700, triggers are supposed to be fairly good from the factory, and aftermarket triggers are available. The only concern I have is a somewhat limited choice of gunsmiths who will work on the metric barrel threads (going to rechamber to AI).

Any other suggestions? Keeping in mind the overall direction...

 

[BK]

http://www.legacysports.com/barreled-actions

Bottom of the page. Not thrilled by the 1-10" twist, but that's only a concern for 2000-3000 shots...

 

[DrMike]

An 8 twist would be my preference, though I might possibly go with a 9 twist. Hope this works out for you, Kurt. Pity about the Remingtons, but they are still around.

 

[BK]

1-8" would be my choice, but I'll be having to shoot factory ammo in it for a while, so not that big of deal, I suppose...

 

[FOTIS]

Savage predator in 243. I had one shot like gangbusters.

 

[BK]

Hmmm, not a bad idea. For some reason, the only Savages I'm interested in are the Long Range Hunter in 6.5-284 and the HS Precision model .338 Lapua...

 

[FOTIS]

It is a nice rig!

 

[DrMike]

It is a nice rig!

Nine out of ten coyotes said they didn't like it. :grin:

 

[taylorce1]

You could always go this route:

Build was:

Stevens 200 action
Stockade recoil lug and tactical bolt handle
McGowen 1:7 twist 26" Varmint contour
EGW 20 MOA base
Sharp Shooter Supply Competition Trigger
HS Precision M24 stock
Savage DBM bottom metal and trigger guard.

This one has been a shooter for sure, 5 shot 300 yard group.

 

[sask boy]

There is nothing wrong with a Savage :wink: my son has one in a 223 in the Model 11 in snow cammo. I shoots great.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[257 Ackley]

Take a look at this as well:
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/12LRPVLEFTPORT

 

[BK]

Good to see a post, Joel!

That's an interesting one... just looking at the .223 and .22-250, they offer two different twist rates in each. And that 6mm Norma BR looks interesting...

edit: But no .243...

 

[BK]

I will say this: one thing I'm concerned about is the barrel nut on the Savage. Not that I think it's a problem, I'm just concerned I will end up with a stack of extra barrels in goofy chamberings, LOL.

 

[JohnB]

BK

I thought I would jump on the Savage train.

JohnB

 

[FOTIS]

Works on lopers also!

 

[wildgene]

...well, for what yer looking to spend, action, stock, trigger, smithing, etc., yer pretty much into the price range of a Cooper (of Montana) chambered in .243 AI (1:10, sorry), turn around time, order to delivery would be significantly less, & dere shure purty w/ dere< 0.5 targets. Scheels in Billings usually has a number of them in stock for substantially less than MRSP...

 

[257 Ackley]

Good to see a post, Joel!

That's an interesting one... just looking at the .223 and .22-250, they offer two different twist rates in each. And that 6mm Norma BR looks interesting...

edit: But no .243...

Than go with this one...http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/12LRP

I just helped my niece's husband mount a scope on one of these in a .243. We haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but everything I have seen about this rifle point to it being a shooter. Depending on what you want the rifle for, a 6BR doesn't give much up to a .243 and will usually be more accurate.

 

[SJB358]

Good luck with whatever you decide Kurt. Sounds like a cool rifle. I imagine there are plenty of used 243's out there for the taking.

 

[BK]

Thanks, Scotty!