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kraigwy · August 21, 2012, 07:35 PM

Got chech his barrel. Most 243s have a 1:10 twist. Too slow for the 105's or simular bullets.

I decided to do some long range target work with my wife's Model 70 243 in 1:10. Bergers 87 VLDs for hunting were the cat's meow to 1200 yards. Didn't need to try it any further.

August 21, 2012, 07:35 PM	#11
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	Got chech his barrel. Most 243s have a 1:10 twist. Too slow for the 105's or simular bullets. I decided to do some long range target work with my wife's Model 70 243 in 1:10. Bergers 87 VLDs for hunting were the cat's meow to 1200 yards. Didn't need to try it any further. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071