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<blockquote data-quote="azsugarbear" data-source="post: 441214" data-attributes="member: 4809"><p>I recently completed a semi-custom build in .243 Win. on a Rem Model 7 action. The Brux barrel has a 1:8 twist to stabilize the 105 gr. berger VLD's. It is my lightweight "truck" gun and recoils is mild. It shoots the 105 gr. VLD's at 3,020 fps, which will knock any Mulie out there for a loop (even at 600 yds).</p><p></p><p>Another option is the 25-06 on a long action. If memory serves me correctly (and it seldom does these days), it will move a 100 gr. bullet at 3,300 - 3,400 fps. A 120 gr. bullet at 3,00 - 3,100 fps. </p><p></p><p>Just about any off-the-shelf 25-06 will have the right twist to achieve the results in the 25-06. For the 243, I'm not sure if there is a stock rifle offered by any of the manufacturers that has the 1:8 twist necessary for the heavier 6mm bullets.</p><p></p><p>As far a lightweight & accuracy is concerned: I can highly recommend the Browning A-Bolt/X-Bolt. They are lightweight (as you have found out with your 30-06) and usually very accurate. For me, the Tikka T3 Light has had some mixed results in accuracy of late. If you have a few more $$$, I would bypass the Tikka and buy a good used Sako synthetic. Savage is known for accuracy, but I am not familiar with their rifles in terms of weight.</p><p></p><p>Your original post states the possibility of a build, so the sky is the limit there. Good luck to you and your Dad.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azsugarbear, post: 441214, member: 4809"] I recently completed a semi-custom build in .243 Win. on a Rem Model 7 action. The Brux barrel has a 1:8 twist to stabilize the 105 gr. berger VLD's. It is my lightweight "truck" gun and recoils is mild. It shoots the 105 gr. VLD's at 3,020 fps, which will knock any Mulie out there for a loop (even at 600 yds). Another option is the 25-06 on a long action. If memory serves me correctly (and it seldom does these days), it will move a 100 gr. bullet at 3,300 - 3,400 fps. A 120 gr. bullet at 3,00 - 3,100 fps. Just about any off-the-shelf 25-06 will have the right twist to achieve the results in the 25-06. For the 243, I'm not sure if there is a stock rifle offered by any of the manufacturers that has the 1:8 twist necessary for the heavier 6mm bullets. As far a lightweight & accuracy is concerned: I can highly recommend the Browning A-Bolt/X-Bolt. They are lightweight (as you have found out with your 30-06) and usually very accurate. For me, the Tikka T3 Light has had some mixed results in accuracy of late. If you have a few more $$$, I would bypass the Tikka and buy a good used Sako synthetic. Savage is known for accuracy, but I am not familiar with their rifles in terms of weight. Your original post states the possibility of a build, so the sky is the limit there. Good luck to you and your Dad. [/QUOTE]
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