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TacoBruiser
03-08-2011, 05:04 PM
The rifle will be used mainly for coyote and for some long range target. Someone has mentioned that I should get chrome lined. Will probably be going with 70gn Ballistic Tips. I would like a heavier contour. What twist, length and who makes barrels chambered for this round?
snowgetter1
03-09-2011, 02:01 AM
I just mounted my Shillen 243 wssm today. I ordered it from Northland and it came in in about 3 months. It is a 28" straight 1" tube with a 1/8 twist. Hopefully I can shoot it this week. I have been thinking about the nitride treatment but I may just wing it and see how far it will go.
snowgetter1
03-10-2011, 09:24 AM
ER SHAW also lists all wssm and wsm on their website.
LSUBOY
03-15-2011, 10:40 PM
As soon as you figure out what you like in your barrel and the way it shoots, order yourself 1 or 2 more spares.......
Don't ask me why you should?
sinman
03-16-2011, 09:59 PM
I have a mod 70 stealth II in it and I actually just cut one on my lathe
snowgetter1
03-17-2011, 01:26 AM
Finally really got to shoot mine today. .25" group at 100 with Sierra 70gr HPBT and 760 powder. I shot a bunch on different loads and that was by far the best. I have to move it out to 200 next though. The only bad thing I could see with it is if used a hunting rifle the empties do not eject about 80% of the time. This is not bad for me with a single shot follower and just shooting targets. I built this on a Model 11 300 wsm large shank action.
TacoBruiser
03-17-2011, 10:21 PM
Mine is also a model 11 .300 WSM. Does that mean its a large shank as well?
snowgetter1
03-18-2011, 03:04 AM
I would think so if it is a new model for sure. Mine had a smooth nut, bolt release in front of the trigger guard, and there is a step down on the barrel from just in front of the nut. If it has all of those it is a large. Or you can call Savage and ask them. Just provide the serial number.