I'm considering getting a new 243win barrel for a Savage 110. Looking more for a range, maybe field gun. Not too concerned with weight, as if going out it won't too much walking or hiking. Would use a SSS recoil lug, Timney trigger and hopefully a Manners EH4 or MCS-T if I can get in a group buy.

Thinking SS maybe Shilen or Apache gunworks, any other recs?
Wouldn't like to go past 24" and maybe even 23", though 22 wouldn't bother me, unless velocity drops too much. Also thinking Varmint contour or Savage heavy sporter - Differences?
I'd like to shoot bullets in the 80-105grain range, so from what I've read a 1:8 or 1:9 would be ideal. Is 1:9 better suited?

Thanks for your opinions