.243 WSSM Rifles - Page 2

PawPaw · May 2, 2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Djbuttolph

Got any input on the difference between the Challenger vs the classic?

I used a Challenger press for twenty years, reloaded everything on it, from .38 Special to .30-06. Great little press and I'd still be using it if my kids hadn't upgraded me to a Classic Cast two years ago for Christmas. I gifted the Challenger to a next-door neighbor who's using it to start reloading.

There's not a thing wrong with the Challenger press. Good strength and plenty of room under the ram. However, the Classic is easily double, maybe triple the press the Challenger is. Big, heavy, steel press, definitely a keeper.

jhz · July 28, 2012, 08:44 AM

What did they do to fix the sticking bolt? I have a 25 wssm that sticks very bad.

FiveInADime · July 29, 2012, 02:07 PM

I would skip the Challenger and go with the Classic Cast. I'm sure the Challenger would be fine for your needs for now but it's almost surely something you will upgrade in the future. The Classic Cast is worth saving a few more Pennies for.

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maineguide · January 12, 2013, 07:22 AM

I have two 243 wssm's . a Browning A-bolt madalion and an Olympic arms AR-15 with a 24 " bull barrel. I plan on ordering another AR -15 from Mike at D-tech . He builds custom uppers with match grade barrels . The 243 wssm is my go to 300 yard coyote killer .Load it up with Balistic tips and blow them up !!!

doofus47 · January 12, 2013, 10:32 PM

I was looking at an AR in 25wssm; 243wssm is just as intriguing. I don't see the downside. If you can handload, it's the bees knees.

reynolds357 · January 13, 2013, 08:03 PM

Mine is one of the 70's. Some low end model of the 70 that Win made right before they sold out. Barreled action is good, but the stock is junk. I bought it and a .270 WSM at the pawn shop as a pair. Some brain surgeon had bulged the barrel on the .270 so I pretty much bought it for the action. Got both for $425 so it was a could not pass up deal. 2 Mod 70 bare actions are worth more than that.

July 28, 2012, 08:44 AM	#27
jhz Junior Member Join Date: July 28, 2012 Posts: 1	Sticky bolt What did they do to fix the sticking bolt? I have a 25 wssm that sticks very bad.

January 12, 2013, 10:32 PM	#30
doofus47 Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2010 Location: live in a in a house when i'm not in a tent Posts: 2,483	I was looking at an AR in 25wssm; 243wssm is just as intriguing. I don't see the downside. If you can handload, it's the bees knees. __________________ I'm right about the metric system 3/4 of the time.

July 29, 2012, 02:07 PM	#28
FiveInADime Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2012 Posts: 607	I would skip the Challenger and go with the Classic Cast. I'm sure the Challenger would be fine for your needs for now but it's almost surely something you will upgrade in the future. The Classic Cast is worth saving a few more Pennies for. Sent From My Galaxy S 4g Using Tapatalk

January 12, 2013, 07:22 AM	#29
maineguide Junior Member Join Date: January 8, 2013 Posts: 4	I have two 243 wssm's . a Browning A-bolt madalion and an Olympic arms AR-15 with a 24 " bull barrel. I plan on ordering another AR -15 from Mike at D-tech . He builds custom uppers with match grade barrels . The 243 wssm is my go to 300 yard coyote killer .Load it up with Balistic tips and blow them up !!!

January 13, 2013, 08:03 PM	#31
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 6,165	Mine is one of the 70's. Some low end model of the 70 that Win made right before they sold out. Barreled action is good, but the stock is junk. I bought it and a .270 WSM at the pawn shop as a pair. Some brain surgeon had bulged the barrel on the .270 so I pretty much bought it for the action. Got both for $425 so it was a could not pass up deal. 2 Mod 70 bare actions are worth more than that.