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    243 Win 1 in 12 twist barrel and 95 grn bullets?

    My gun smith told me that my 1-12 will shoot 80g max correctly
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    Load data .243 Ackley varmit load please

    Hi guys I am over on the other side of the pound (UK) I am after some loads to try in a .243 AI it has a 1 - 12 twist barrel 270 neck and I would like to use 70g Nosler BT's the powder I am starting with is Varget. Any suggestions please.
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    Free Nightforce NXS 3.5-15x56 Scope - Drawing

    What state(s) do you hunt big game in most often? NORFOLK (ENGLAND) What is your primary long range hunting cartridge? .243 -------------------------------------- Regarding your primary long range hunting cartridge choice above: Do you use factory ammunition? NO If so, which brand and...
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    My new rifle project .243 Akley

    Yes I would very much like to shoot the 55g noz. 58g or the 65g v-max but I am a bit worried that a 1-9 twist would like (need) something a little heavier.
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    My new rifle project .243 Akley

    The foxes I am shooting will be at night using a lamp most of them are around 250 - 300 yards (sometimes a little more may be 350) but as anyone knows at night things seem a lot further than there are! The pelts are of no concern to me I just want them dead! What are the views on a 1 -9 twist...
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    My new rifle project .243 Akley

    Oh My God, you get everywhere! How embarrassed do I feel now! I was just after a bit of independent advice from our friends overseas and of all the people in the world you pop up. You've got the job anyway. Speak soon.
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    My new rifle project .243 Akley

    Hi guys, This is my first time on here so hi to you all. I am about to order a custom build rifle, it will be a Sako 75 action in a Mc Millian A5 stock with a 26" Krieger barrel, chambered in .243 Akley. I want the gun to shoot as flate as possible to shoot foxes. I will be using either...
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