Back when we were doing the Mcmillan group buys I went with a 14.5" McGowan 6.5 CM in centergrip XP. I wouldn't change a thing.

One year when I was getting ready for Wy Shot and the MOA I got my paws on a Brand new Savage PTA large bolt face. On that one I went with a 15" 243 7.5 twist Criterion barrel throated for the long 105-108 bullets. I really like the PTA but stocks are the stumbling block for that action. If I would ever do another one I would do 14-15 on the PTA. Someplace on this forum is a picture of the 243 PTA.