Question: Factory sporting .243 with a 1-8 twist, does anyone make it?

[45Guru]

Is anyone aware of a factory sporting weight rifle that has a 1-8 twist barrel. I’m thinking it may just be easier to Rebarrel.

I’m aware the Gen 1 Ruger Precision has a 1-8 but i’m looking for a light weight.

Thoughts?

 

[jiffx2781]

You're not going to have much luck finding a factory .243 sporting rifle with a 1in8 twist. If you're desire is to shoot the heavy projectiles you're either looking at re-barreling or possibly looking into the new 6mm Creedmoor.

There are a few sporting rifles now being chambered in 6mm Creedmoor which is specifically designed for shooting heavy projectiles and comes standard with the 1in8 twist.

There are a few options such as this:

http://www.irunguns.com/product.brn-035-379291-xblt-hllscnyn-spd-6mmcr

 

[KodiakHntr]

Barret Fieldcraft is twisted 1:7”, 5.2 lbs. 243 Winchester.

 

[hometownhero]

Barret Fieldcraft is twisted 1:7”, 5.2 lbs. 243 Winchester.

This is about as easy as you will get without rebarrel.

 

[KodiakHntr]

And a pretty high grade rifle to boot from all accounts.

 

[terez]

My IBI prefit spiral fluted 243 is 1/8....and is a freakin lazerbeam.....screwed that onto an old action and into a takeoff HS stock...better than any factory rifle for the money

 

[kayaker1]

New Tikka’s and Rem 700’s are 1:8. New Weatherby 307’s are 1:7”.

 

[boxhitch]

does one need faster than 1;10 for normal hunting bullets for the 243?

 

[Buckmastr]

105-107 target bullets through a factory Rem 700 9.125T stabilized for me no issues.

 

[dan belisle]

Is anyone aware of a factory sporting weight rifle that has a 1-8 twist barrel. I’m thinking it may just be easier to Rebarrel.

I’m aware the Gen 1 Ruger Precision has a 1-8 but i’m looking for a light weight.

Thoughts?

New Remington 700 comes with a 1-8 twist in 243. - dan

 

[guntech]

does one need faster than 1;10 for normal hunting bullets for the 243?

In factory ammo probably the most normal hunting bullet is 100 grain and you don't need more than a 10 twist for that... but it's kind of nice Remington (and others) have come out with a factory 8 twist for those who reload...

 

[EJG]

Some countries have 100gr minimum and in some places also non lead bullets required. Sales of 243 seems to be way down. They talk about future proofing with 1/8 twist mainly because of copper bullets. 90gr Hornady CX is 1/8 min recommended as well as 103 ELDX for example. I would certainly prefer 1/8 twist in a 243.
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