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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Barrel and stock advice, please.
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<blockquote data-quote="Inky Doc" data-source="post: 1060110" data-attributes="member: 87184"><p>Hello all,</p><p> I'm looking at my first build-out for a long (well, longer anyway) range weapon. I have a Savage model 10 in .243 that's about a decade old and I'm looking to upgrade the barrel and stock and see how it goes from there. I'm a non-working disabled vet thus money is always a concern. I use my .243 as an all-around utility weapon on deer, hogs and yotes. I know there are lighter weight bullets in the 50-60 grain range that are ultra-flat shooters but it's more important to me to be able to send 90-100 grain bullets at deer. I have heard good things about Shaw barrels and that they are quite affordable. I am not sure of what twist rate would be good for the heavier bullets. What twist rate should I be looking for? </p><p></p><p>What is the difference, if any, between a varmint and bull barrel? </p><p></p><p>Any other barrel makers with budget-minded models you'd recommend?</p><p></p><p>With all the same things in mind is there a stock/maker you'd recommend? I've looked at Choate and Stocky's and they have some I have my eye on. Any advice is appreciated. </p><p></p><p>I hope this is the right place to post such questions. Thank you for your time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Inky Doc, post: 1060110, member: 87184"] Hello all, I'm looking at my first build-out for a long (well, longer anyway) range weapon. I have a Savage model 10 in .243 that's about a decade old and I'm looking to upgrade the barrel and stock and see how it goes from there. I'm a non-working disabled vet thus money is always a concern. I use my .243 as an all-around utility weapon on deer, hogs and yotes. I know there are lighter weight bullets in the 50-60 grain range that are ultra-flat shooters but it's more important to me to be able to send 90-100 grain bullets at deer. I have heard good things about Shaw barrels and that they are quite affordable. I am not sure of what twist rate would be good for the heavier bullets. What twist rate should I be looking for? What is the difference, if any, between a varmint and bull barrel? Any other barrel makers with budget-minded models you'd recommend? With all the same things in mind is there a stock/maker you'd recommend? I've looked at Choate and Stocky's and they have some I have my eye on. Any advice is appreciated. I hope this is the right place to post such questions. Thank you for your time. [/QUOTE]
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