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243 ackley action lenght

Discussion in 'Gunsmithing' started by 450matt, Dec 26, 2009.

  1. Dec 26, 2009 #1
    450matt

    450matt Well-Known Member

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    i am going to build a 243 ackley improved. what action lenght should i use to build a repeater rifle. i plan to shoot 105 bergers and didnt know if they would feed out of a short action
     
  2. Dec 27, 2009 #2
    EddieHarren

    EddieHarren Well-Known Member

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    I think you have answered your own question. Use a long action.
     
  3. Dec 27, 2009 #3
    MTBULLET

    MTBULLET Well-Known Member

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    correct if ONLY loading the loooong bullets, but i preferr the short actions, feed better. I just "sled load" (one at a time) if I need the bigger stuff.
     
  4. Jan 2, 2010 #4
    450matt

    450matt Well-Known Member

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    will a stevens model 200 25-06 action work fine for this gun