Striker and the .308 family

[Rupe]

I had a nice talk with Ernie over the phone a few weeks ago. Nice guy and full of info.
I now have some idea's for future calibers and why. THANK YOU ERNIE!
Today if something doesn't come ul, I will be cutting a .243 barrel down to 14- 15 inches and crowning it. After I practice a few times to make sure I can do it right. Later on I will install a muzzle brake. Not sure which one to get. Leaning toward the Monster. Any suggestions on aa muzzle brake for a .243 win 14' barrel?
Rupe

 

[tinkerer]

How about 16.5" plus brake for best velocity?

Larry
Tinkerer

 

[Rupe]

How about 16.5" plus brake for best velocity?

Larry
Tinkerer

IHMSA has a barrel limit of 15" So if I start shooting it again I wouldn't be legal.

 

[Rupe]

BUT on second thought, I could just cut it down again! So I will take your advise Tinkerer and cut it at 16.5, but I am breaking my own thoughts on what length a hand gun barrel should be (15" max) but what the heck, if it helps me reach out and pop a coyote at 500 yards, I'll change my max barrel belief.
Thanks Larry!

Rupe

 

[tinkerer]

Besides, if you like the 16.5" 243 and want to keep it, you can always pick up another 243 and cut it down.

I just so happen to have an extra 243 you could pick it very reasonable if you like . Heck, I'd even trade for a decent 308 barrel in black.

Larry
Tinkerer

 

[Rupe]

Hum?? I will keep my eye open for one. You can pm me the price if you if you want.
The barrel turned out great. Still need to crown it a little more. I am waiting for the nut wrench to get here so I can swap it over and see how it shoots.gun)
Rupe

 

[Rupe]

Just an update: I cut the barrel, 16.5", Crowned it and finally had a chance to swap it with the .308 barrel. But as my luck goes, just as I finished the swap, the wind started blowing with gusts to 55mph. Well I grabbed 3 rds. and shot them, just so I could say I shot it! gun)
Well I have no clue if I hit one of the used targets I had still on the 100 yard home range. But it felt good just to pull the trigger. I won't get to shoot it today either cause we suppose to get 70mph gusts. So I'll have ro wait to start working up a load. Using IMR8208BR and Sierra 75 gr. HP.
I loaded; .5 gr for 3 rds. starting at 34.5 to a max of 37.3 Hopefully I will find somewhere in the middle a good load I can work into the sweet spot.
I'm not new to reloading but I am new to trying to find that one load that gives me that long range accuracy the we all look for. Any suggestion are more then welcome!
Rupe

 

[G36]

I have the same Striker in 308 and have been looking to make it a milder shooting pistol for javelina and coyotes. The 243 is probably one of the easiest conversions, but as others have mentioned, I also like the 6.5 bullets. I like the 6.5 Creedmoor and have it in a Savage LRP rifle and it is accurate. If a Savage rifle sporter barrel was cut down in this caliber, I think it would be optimal.

 

[Rupe]

Yes that would be a nice shooter! I really like having the choice between having my .308 or the .243 barrel to shoot.
I'm not sure what barrel I'll get next.

Rupe

 

[Rupe]

I might just go for the 6.5-284 Norma. xphunter really likes it in his SP's. You know doubt read about his feats woth it!

Rupe

 

[zuba]

I love the 6.5x.284 in an SP. I used an MOA chambered in it to kill my first antelope at 492 yards, and I have probably killed more deer and antelope with it then anything else. I have a 7-08 striker that I would love to turn into a 6.5x284, someday...

 

[Rupe]

I love the 6.5x.284 in an SP. I used an MOA chambered in it to kill my first antelope at 492 yards, and I have probably killed more deer and antelope with it then anything else. I have a 7-08 striker that I would love to turn into a 6.5x284, someday...

Nice shot on the antelope!