243 Improved, the 6mm Creedmoor

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Just received my 243 Improved from Terry at Black Art Rifle

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Stiller Predator action, Proof Research Sendero Light 24" 1:7.7 twist, McMillan Game Warden adjustable stock, TriggerTech trigger, Pacific Tool floorplate. Weighs 8lbs 14oz topped with a Leupold Vx5 3-15x44 CDS in Talley lows.

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Took it out last night just before dark to get scope on paper, fired a couple groups at 100y with factory ammo, 0.75moa with 108gr ELD and 0.71moa with 103gr ELDx Precision Hunter.

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I have a bunch of bullets to try, 90gr Sierra TGK, 95gr Barnes LRX, 105gr Berger Hybrid, 105gr Nosler RDF, 105gr Lapua Scenar L, and 112gr Barnes Match Burners. I'll keep this thread updated with my results as I go
 
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kamlooky said:
That shewt'n table looks interesting as well.
Details?
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Caldwell Stable Table Lite. It's actually not too bad, fairly solid. Takes a little getting used to, like loading the legs on a bipod for best results. Nice and portable, inexpensive
 
Beauty rifle! Terry just finished one for me as well. Just need to get pictures up to post my results. Not a creedmoor though. :cool:
 
Nice looking rifle , bet is comfortable,
She deserved at least a shooting mat and some sand bags,,,

Also getting sick of plastic tables, I mean it gets the job done.
But, should be a screamer,, and good in the wind..
Nice caliber choice..
I'll be interested to see , the threads to follow

Kind of gelous.. hehehe
 
Like to see the leftie action. You have the rifle on the “right” side.
Reasonably light with the adjustable stock too.
 
jkc said:
Like to see the leftie action. You have the rifle on the “right” side.
Reasonably light with the adjustable stock too.
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It's really light, considering the stock is 48oz. In a standard McMillan Edge with no extras, should be 6.5lbs bare rifle. I didn't want something that light, as most of my shooting with this rifle will be long range plinking, some predator and deer hunting.
 
Nice build. Maybe look into the Matrix 125 gr for another bullet to try out. I inquired about them and they sent me out a sample pack to try. May need a 7 twist to fully stabilize though. Matrix was unsure of the BC or twist needed as they were a one off bullet for a customer in the States shooting silhouette. Good looking bullet though. It is long so has a fair amount of baring surface.
 
hoytcanon said:
Please don't do that...


Very nice build... no point in shooting short bullets when you built for long.
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I wasn’t reading between the lines on the chambering. Thought it was a 243 Improved. All good my bad. I appreciate TB sharing his builds, all are well thought out and put together perfect. Cheers
 
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