I've been wanting one of these for a while and bought one with some honest use from an online auction a few weeks ago. By the time it got to the FFL and in my hands, I had less than $400 in it. This one is a .243. I would have preferred a 22-250 or maybe a 222, 223. For the money, I figure I'd take a chance.

I'm probably going to put a BV-20 on it once I get a new rear block made up.

I've got a couple of questions.

1st question - The trigger is set very light. And I find the safety is difficult to engage with the bolt cocked. I think the two are related. It appears the rear screw in the trigger adjusts the safety engagement. When I loosen it a fraction of a turn, I can engage the safety, but I can bump fire the rifle. Any ideas or information on adjustment here? Sear engagement too shallow?

2nd question - What kind of loads does the .243 like? I'm assuming the lighter loads perform better. My plan is to mostly use this for paper and the occasional ground hog. I'd much rather prefer a projectile that disintegrates when it hits a rock or similar.

Thanks for your time.