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Jim Watson · April 1, 2013, 05:09 PM

For 600 yards, I'd get a good bolt action .223 with a 7 to 8 twist for 80 grain bullets.

If you want Something Different, the 6mmBR looks good. Accurate and with less recoil and longer barrel life than .243 Win.

April 1, 2013, 05:09 PM	#14
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	For 600 yards, I'd get a good bolt action .223 with a 7 to 8 twist for 80 grain bullets. If you want Something Different, the 6mmBR looks good. Accurate and with less recoil and longer barrel life than .243 Win.