243 Re-barrel advice please

[Anton Chigurh]

Kicking around the idea of re-barreling my Rem 700 in 243. I'm debating which twist, and weighing advice I've gotten elsewhere. This will be a medium sporter contoured carry rifle (22-24"), that I also use (secondarily) to play around with medium range target work.

I just want a carryable, but accurate rifle that I'll enjoy shooting for years to come.

I have been shooting 87 g v-maxes, and started loading berger 95 hunters as well. If I can, I may try 105 A-maxes. I have another 243 in 9.25 twist that I'll keep for the forseeable future, that can do my light bullet work.

So, 8 or 9 twist?

Advice from those with more experience is appreciated.

 

[Shane1]

Go with an 8 twist and take advantage of the heavy high BC bullets. It will still shoot your lighter loads fine.

 

[davewitt]

+ 1 on the 8 twist

 

[westcliffe01]

Ditto the comment by Shane1. Mine is an ackley chamber, not sure if all the extra work is worth it, but it was what I could get in 2 days vs 3-6 months...

 

[Gary Kaney]

I rebarrelled my Mod. 70 with an 8". It loves the Hornady 105's.

 

[HunterGreen]

Just received my rebarrel ruger. 1-8 twist is perfect for 95gr to 107gr

 

[MudRunner2005]

.260 Ackley would be a good option... That's what I would do. Just my opinion.

 

[Anton Chigurh]

.260 Ackley would be a good option... That's what I would do. Just my opinion.

I have a 6.5 Creedmoor, so I think I'll stay with the 243

 

[Anton Chigurh]

Thanks for the replies guys. I do think I'll go with the 8 twist.