What twist for .243 Win.?

[Triggernosis]

I'm in the market for a rifle in .243 Win.. Would a 1:10 twist be O.K. for bullets in the 75-105 gr. range? I'll probably very seldom ever go less than 75 gr., but would likely stay more in the 95-105 gr. range.

 

[coyotewallace]

yes a 1-10" will work for what your talking about. also here is a link to a 243 that might interest you

http://www.snipershide.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=140715&page=1#Post140715

 

[bailey1474]

10 twist will not stabalize the 105s. Get an 8 or 9 and be happy!!

 

[Coyboy]

My 9.5 twist will not stabalize the 105 a-max.

 

[Triggernosis]

I was considering a Howa Supreme Varminter, either a complete rifle or a build on the barreled action. It comes with a 1:10 twist, so I don't really have much choice.

What I'm really looking to do is to get a rifle in .243 Win that I can comfortably shoot at the range, maybe a little long-range competition on occasion, and then be able to use it for deer and antelope. Little to no true "varmint" hunting with it.

Perhaps I should choose another action/barrel combo since it's only available in the 1:10 twist.