caliber swap

[dogman]

Anyone else use one action and swap between barrels? I'm not talking about a plain out conversion. I have a .308 I built off a varmint action and I'd like to try a .243 AI as well. I can get a .243AI varmint barrel for around $340. I don't want to give up the .308 for good just try the 243 for varmint shooting and swap back when I'd like to shoot the 308. Anyone?

[RP12]

People do it all the time.

[stangfish]

If you like it you will end up buying another action.

[dogman]

Thanks

[missed]

I am going to have this setup between the 243AI and a short barrel 308. But like said also your going to want another action, I know I do! Being a lefty I'm kinda cursed on this I end up buying a new $700 rifle to tear into.

[FW Conch]

I do it often. That is one reason many of us are "Brothers of the Barrel Nut".
Good Luck-Good Shooting..........Jim

[dogman]

On that note what are you guys thoughts with a longer barrel say 26" to 30" for the 243ai? I have the 24" varmint on my 308 right now and I love it. Like I said I'm thinking of groundhog shooting out west. Too long or just right?

[stangfish]

what are you guys thoughts with a longer barrel say 26" to 30" for the 243ai?

Coming from a guy who has some experience in mid range shooting at paper but none in hitting varmints an a windy prairie....More weight, more speed and more opportunities for barrel harmonics.