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    .243 barrel option?

    My build idea was around the 105 VLDs with the possible option to try the 115 vlds also the aamax 105's was at top of the list
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    .243 barrel option?

    I am building a .243 and I am just curious what everyone else would do with the Barrel such as length and contour? I am going with a 1 in 7.5 twist with a Brux Barrel... at least that's my thoughts for now.
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    .243 build ideas

    6mm 105 vld's call for a 1 in 8 twist, also if you plan on going 115 vld's they call for a 1 in 7. Has anyone shot the 115 gr vlds out of their. 243?
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    .243 build ideas

    308220 the only issue i have with that is if i do go with the .243 i want to shoot at least the 105 vlds that require a 1 in 8 twist. Doesnt savage runs a 1 in 9.25 twist in their .243?
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    .243 build ideas

    Also, my reloading books are old enough the 6.5 creedmoor is not part of it. What are the major differences between the 6.5 creedmoor and the 6.5x284 in velocities, energey and everything else? I know the 6.5x284 is a bit much for a varmint gun but just curious with the difference between the two.
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    .243 build ideas

    Thanks texAZ. I have never heard the 243 been called a barrel burner but never looked into that so thanks for pointing that out. The .260 was actually on my list of options of well although I have never shot one. How is the recoil on it compared to the .243. The last thing I want is to scare my...
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    .243 build ideas

    I am looking into building a .243 for varmints and for a starter gun for when my girl gets old enough to shoot. I have an idea of what I want but I would like some advice on what you would do if you built a .243. Or would you build something else. My goal is I want a varmint / deer gun with some...