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09-11-2017, 10:20 #11
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Re: Choices 243win - 20" or 24" bull barrel.
I am bad at expressing what I want in English, but in otherwords:
I would like to add the a 6.5cal (hunting rifle), 223Rem (bakkie rifle) and a varminting rifle to my battery.
The 243Win I want to buy now to the role of those two combined and still have a dedicated varminting rifle.
So to answer your question, I want it to be just that - until I can buy the 6.5 cal. Then the 243 becomes a dedicated varminting rifle.
The thing is that the guy I drive for has recently married and has a kid on the way, soon he will have other matters to attend to and I want to step up in his place when needed. We used to go out at least twice a week, it is now down to two times a month.
I will only be able to buy one rifle now as I am saving up to buy my own bakkie, which mean I would probably not buy another rifle for the next two or three years.
Thanks for the advice.
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09-11-2017, 10:21 #12
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09-11-2017, 10:22 #13
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09-11-2017, 10:42 #15
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09-11-2017, 10:47 #16
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Re: Choices 243win - 20" or 24" bull barrel.
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09-11-2017, 10:55 #17
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Re: Choices 243win - 20" or 24" bull barrel.
I find that my 24" bull barrel is not ideal for carrying. You are young and possibly fit and strong this will make it easier to handle. The 243 is a good varmint rifle and works well on game up to blesbok size. I have used mine on Jakals, warthog, springbok, impala and blesbok with no problem. I have seen zebra culled with a 243 but I would personally go for a larger caliber for game larger than blesbok..
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09-11-2017, 11:13 #18
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Re: Choices 243win - 20" or 24" bull barrel.
Dankie, gaan darm nie altyd so nie..Dis nou maar as ek lanks die rivier 'n bobbejaan trop agter na sit wat in die rivier af beweeg..
Walk & stalk in die bosse van die rivier is dit seker 1km op 2ure.
What would your opinion/ suggestion on my rifle choice be(caliber and barrel profile)?
I am reloading for my rifle and handguns, so I have the equipment. Just need a die set and components.
I know the heavy barrel is far from ideal for carrying, for that I will carry my 300wm or the 303brit (in the bush) if I plan on carrying a rifle. Wounding an animal (usually vervet monkeys with the 22) would still require me to go after it, and they usually aim for thick bush. should be unlikely with the 243.
I would like to add a 6.5 to my battery, which means the 300 would see less use, and will mostly be used when hunting elsewhere, less so on the farm where I am staying.Last edited by CoffeeBean; 09-11-2017 at 11:17. Reason: added
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09-11-2017, 11:25 #19
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Re: Choices 243win - 20" or 24" bull barrel.
Will
That extra 4 inches is not going to bother you, it's going to help you.
It will make the rifle heavier, meaning better stability during longer shots, it's going to make the rifle shoot faster, less wind drift and bullet drop, and even if you decide not to chase velocity, then it will shoot to the same spec as the 20", but with less pressure.
Less pressure will increase barrel life.
Since the 243 does not have recoil you fit something like a hunt buddy silencer, works a charm, and then the rifle is just as long as a 22" with a regular silencer.
For your purpose I would definitely not select the short barrel. You can always make a barrel shorter, but you can never make it longer.
Also I would ackley from the start if possible, that would drop pressure further, and prevent the dreaded doughnuts in 243.
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09-11-2017, 11:44 #20
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Re: Choices 243win - 20" or 24" bull barrel.
Thanks Messor,
The length and weight are good points. In the end I would want the best accuracy at reasonable velocity, not over pressure, to justify the 243win cartridge.
It was a 24" HOWA with a huntbuddy in a laminated thumbhole stock.
I am sure I could have the chamber reamed to 243AI while waiting for the license.
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