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<blockquote data-quote="Long Time Long Ranger" data-source="post: 384004" data-attributes="member: 505"><p>I do not have a 6mm BR so I can't comment on that one but I think it would be good to consider. Quite a few years ago I started the same search and built over 20 rifles until I was satisfied I had the one I liked best. The 243 AI is the best I have shot for your purpose. Long barrel life and incredible accuracy out to 1000 yards. Easy and cheap to load for. My 6mm-06 imp, 240 wby and 240 gibbs are faster but the barrels don't last as long either. I can do anything with the 243 AI that the bigger ones will do, just a couple more clicks. My varmint rifle in 243 AI will consistently shoot 5/8"-3/4" groups at 300 yards. It is hard to miss a head shot on a prarie dog out to a quarter mile with it. It shoots light bullets and heavy vld bullets well. That would be my vote. Since then the 6mm BR came out and I haven't worked with it but I think it is mostly best for shorter range targets and not as a 1000 yard rifle. Liltank might could correct me on that if I am wrong. My 1000 yard 243 AI rifle will shoot the 107 matchking in the 3300's fps extremely accurately for a deadly 1000 yard rifle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Long Time Long Ranger, post: 384004, member: 505"] I do not have a 6mm BR so I can't comment on that one but I think it would be good to consider. Quite a few years ago I started the same search and built over 20 rifles until I was satisfied I had the one I liked best. The 243 AI is the best I have shot for your purpose. Long barrel life and incredible accuracy out to 1000 yards. Easy and cheap to load for. My 6mm-06 imp, 240 wby and 240 gibbs are faster but the barrels don't last as long either. I can do anything with the 243 AI that the bigger ones will do, just a couple more clicks. My varmint rifle in 243 AI will consistently shoot 5/8"-3/4" groups at 300 yards. It is hard to miss a head shot on a prarie dog out to a quarter mile with it. It shoots light bullets and heavy vld bullets well. That would be my vote. Since then the 6mm BR came out and I haven't worked with it but I think it is mostly best for shorter range targets and not as a 1000 yard rifle. Liltank might could correct me on that if I am wrong. My 1000 yard 243 AI rifle will shoot the 107 matchking in the 3300's fps extremely accurately for a deadly 1000 yard rifle. [/QUOTE]
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