Hi guys,

Basically, i have already bought a Manners stock to fit a Savage VLP, i was originally set on the 204 ruger idea, but recently i thought, i really want to get good at this long range varmint work(You guys helped alot with decision).

Where i hunt, can get pretty damn windy at times, so i thought the 204 little pills would quite cut it, in the wind.

Next i thought, alright, 223, 1 in 7" twist, nice long heavy pills, upon reading on the internet, one guy with the VLP had a problem, he SINGLE loaded his pill and closed the bolt, it would take some manipulating to close it due to the bullet not sliding up into the barrel, problem with the bullet ramp.
Was this just bad luck or would it happen even with single loading? - I realise the long pills wont fit in the magazine(I'm guessing, but I'd be 99% sure of that).
Single loading won't worry me for paper and long range varmint, i will just pick a different bullet with shorter length for rapid spotlighting etc.

Now, i have also come across the 243, It has a 9.25" twist:
What bullet weight would this support up to?
Would i have the same problems as i would with the 223?
Would this be a better cartridge to use over the 204 and 223?

Recoil shouldn't be a issue, heavy varmint rifle, heavy NF scope..If i really have to, i could muzzle break it, as i always use ear protection when varmint/paper work.
The 243 could be a nice all rounder for here in Australia:
Rabbit
Fox
Cat
Goat
Pig
Small Species of deer

Fire away with the questions and suggestions

Thanks alot fella's

Dan..