In the very early stages of building a lightweight Target/Hunting Rifle. I plan on using the Defiance TI action and Bartlein #3B barrel chambered for the .243 AI . Am having a hard time finding a Gunsmith in Western Oregon that has any glowing reviews. Would really like to find a local smith to perform this work so there can be more open communication as the build progresses. Any one out there have an suggestions? I have used SPR recently for a Re-Barrel and am considering just talking to them about this build. A small list of other questions for those that are more experienced than I.
1. Suggestions on Trigger. looking between trigger tech and Jewell. (worth cost of having defiance handle the trigger?)
2. Stock suggestions i would like to keep this rifle around 8lbs. finish weight with optic.
3. Bottom metal would like to go DBM with a flush fit 3 round mag. currently looking at the Curtis Custom any other suggestions.
4. Lastly any suggestions on the chamber itself as i have not spoken to a smith interested to hear any suggestions those who have owned this caliber have (headspacing, Reamers, general info)
Any feedback is greatly appreciated. As a footnote this will be the rifle my son learns to shoot centerfires with. so light recoil is a must and I feel that the 243 is an excellent caliber for mid size game with minimal recoil and the AI version with the extra capacity should be able to extend the effective range a bit.
1. Suggestions on Trigger. looking between trigger tech and Jewell. (worth cost of having defiance handle the trigger?)
2. Stock suggestions i would like to keep this rifle around 8lbs. finish weight with optic.
3. Bottom metal would like to go DBM with a flush fit 3 round mag. currently looking at the Curtis Custom any other suggestions.
4. Lastly any suggestions on the chamber itself as i have not spoken to a smith interested to hear any suggestions those who have owned this caliber have (headspacing, Reamers, general info)
Any feedback is greatly appreciated. As a footnote this will be the rifle my son learns to shoot centerfires with. so light recoil is a must and I feel that the 243 is an excellent caliber for mid size game with minimal recoil and the AI version with the extra capacity should be able to extend the effective range a bit.