is it possible to have a 243 in an AR

[tjonh2001]

I know that guys are making 243 in an AR10 platform. What I am wondering is if they are reliable. I have read some posts that they had an issue of jamming. If these are not working i will be looking into the 243wssm (heard hard to load for).

I want to buy or build a coyote rifle. I live in wide open and have opportunities from 5ft to 1000ards. Right now I shoot a bolt action suppressed 243. It’s a great rifle except for when I have multiples come in and need the second and third shots fast.

Anyone building these or what parts do I need? I want a rifle that will shoot ¾ MOA
8lb rifle without scope
20-24inch 8twist barrel med weight
1-2lb trigger that breaks like glass-single stage if possible

 

[338RUM runner]

Re: is it possible to have a 243 in an AR

Rock River Arms makes one. I have there 26" Varmint and it shoots great.

 

[KillShot]

Re: is it possible to have a 243 in an AR

Have you checked with the guys at G.A. Precision? I know they build one chambered in .260 so you might call them and find out what other calibers are offered.

http://www.gaprecision.net/ga-precision-2011-custom-rifles/ga-precision-g.a.-precision-gap-10-.html

 

[ErikS]

Re: is it possible to have a 243 in an AR

Remington R25.

 

[cooper_257]

Re: is it possible to have a 243 in an AR

G.A. Precision is making a 6mm Creedmoor in there GAP-10 witch works much better for 105s and 115gr pills than the 243 in an AR platform. hear is a link that has some good information on it.


http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2814921#Post2814921

 

[biteemnbeatem]

Re: is it possible to have a 243 in an AR

R25 and a jp trigger

 

[longguntoter]

Re: is it possible to have a 243 in an AR

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: xp100man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rock River Arms makes one. I have there 26" Varmint and it shoots great. </div></div>Rock River and I also think I have seen DPMS ads that also advertise a .243 as well.

 

[tjonh2001]

Re: is it possible to have a 243 in an AR

guy i know that they can be built. im wondering if anyone has first hand experiance with them.

 

[MedinaM40]

Re: is it possible to have a 243 in an AR

AI used to have a dpms 243 shot great, it did dent some of the cases upon ejection but overall a good shooter. I would reccommend an armalite ar10t in 260 but they make it in 243 also

 

[bigwheeler]

Re: is it possible to have a 243 in an AR

The .243 in an Armalite was probably the first non .308 ar10 put out on a production line. Been around awhile now.

 

[tylerw02]

Re: is it possible to have a 243 in an AR

I wouldn't even consider the .243 WSSM.

8 lbs isn't going to be easy with a .243 with a long barrel.

I'd honestly consider a 6.5 Grendel were I in your situation.

 

[cuernos1]

Re: is it possible to have a 243 in an AR

I have an R25 Remington n with my hand loads it shoots .5" at 100. Some box ammo is .75. Is that good enough? Mine is dependable as hell. Had it 3yrs.