243 Question

[Diago]

I am going to buy a 243WSSM for hunting Deer and Yotes out west. It currently is not available in the Tika or Savage guns which I would prefer. Can these guns be modified to accept the new cartridge? Any advise would be apreciated.

Jim

 

[Brian Rybicky]

Jim,

You can use that chambering on a savage short action, by getting an custom barrel, and getting a new bolt face for your action.

Brian

 

[Brian Rybicky]

You might also want to think about switching to a differnt chambering, that .243wssm will burn out a barrel in under 2000 rounds

 

[Varmint Hunter]

Wouldn't the feed rails also need to be modified to accomodate the little fatty?

VH

 

[Diago]

Can anyone recomend a gunsmith that would be able to make an accurate rifle for me. I would probably be ahead having one built rather than trying to modify an existing gun.

Also, any thoughts on the winchester rifle that the 243 WSSM comes in? Is it accurate enough to shoot as is, or does it need to be modified?

Thanks for the advise!

Jim

 

[Len Backus]

Jim

Call Chris Matthews if you want an accurate rifle built. He did a great job on my recent project.

 

[Diago]

Thanks Len:

Could you give me Chris's number or e-mail adress?

Thank You