Ruger No. 1 Varminter .243 re-chamber suggestions

[Gulf Coast Sportsman]

So I had a Ruger No. 1 Varminter in .243 fall into my lap and I'd like to re-chamber it for something interesting. Here's the specs (from Ruger's website).
26" barrel
1-7.7 twist.
Will be used for critters in Texas from white tails to coyotes and hogs of course. Maybe some steel for fun. Wife and kids might shoot it as well.
I'd like to change it to something that can take advantage of the heavier bullets. I'm thinking something like a .243AI or 6-284 or ?????.

What say you?

 

[Andrew Massi]

243 ai makes the most sense.

 

[bullfrog]

I would look at the 6mm Rem ackley improved. The 6mm/284 would be even better but I don't know how well the ruger #1 extractor will work with the rebated rim.

 

[coop2564]

I would do a 6.5cm or 7mm-08 2 perfect TX rounds.

 

[Gulf Coast Sportsman]

I would do a 6.5cm or 7mm-08 2 perfect TX rounds.

While I don't disagree that both of those cartridge are exceptional Texas deer rounds, neither of them will fit in a 6mm bore...

 

[Frog4aday]

243 ai makes the most sense.

I agree with Mr. Massi. If you already have a .243 Win barrel with a 1 in 7.7" twist, then you are already good to go! But if you want "interesting", then the .243 AI route seems easy and logical with no changes needed to extractor.

 

[Equalizer]

I love the Ruger #1. I remember reading a great article (circa 2004) about a guy who was rebarreling #1's. Very interesting (wish I could find it now) Since it's a breech block instead of a bolt face, as long as the extractor will work, any case is an option. (And the extractor can be fiddled with in some instances) I know you said "rechambered" but I wanted to mention the wide field of choices available to you if you ditch the barrel. Good luck in your efforts.

 

[Chopaka81]

So I had a Ruger No. 1 Varminter in .243 fall into my lap and I'd like to re-chamber it for something interesting. Here's the specs (from Ruger's website).
26" barrel
1-7.7 twist.
Will be used for critters in Texas from white tails to coyotes and hogs of course. Maybe some steel for fun. Wife and kids might shoot it as well.
I'd like to change it to something that can take advantage of the heavier bullets. I'm thinking something like a .243AI or 6-284 or ?????.

What say you?

If you are determined to re-barrel I would look seriously at a 25-06 of a 6.5-06 AI.
If you only want to rechamber, I would look at a 6mm Rem AI.
Just my $.02,