Building new rifle in .243 WIN.

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10-13-2014, 10:40 AM
mikgarus

Building new rifle in .243 WIN.

Gentlemen:
Building new rifle in .243 WIN.
Would a 20" barrel be too short for this cartridge?
Thanks.
10-13-2014, 11:04 AM
scope eye

No a 20" will do 90% of what a 26"plus will do, only at very long extended ranges you will begin to see a difference.

Dean
10-13-2014, 11:46 AM
mikgarus

do you think there will be excessive muzzle blast?
10-13-2014, 11:57 AM
scope eye

I do not think so, 45 some odd grains of powder will not make that much of a noticeable difference.

Dean
10-13-2014, 12:41 PM
snowgetter1

The only real fireball 243 I have seen was one of my original factory 14" Striker barrels. When I installed a 17" barrel the fireball went away. You will have nice handy rifle with the 20" barrel.
10-13-2014, 11:15 PM
CAPTBEACH

Do yourself a favor and get an 8 twist so you can shoot 107-115

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