DamascusSteel
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Does anybody have a 243AI? If so what velocities are y'all getting? Thinking about building one, let me know y'alls thoughts and experiences.
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Addicting
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Not specifically 243 but all of my AIs average 75-100 fps faster. But a 243 is fast enough, hard on brass, and throats. I’m not sure AI a 243 is going to be worth it for the cost.
DamascusSteel
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I heard rumors that 243AI isn't as hard on barrels as the normal 243 but either way I'm not too worried about the barrels just wanted something fun to shoot out at 500yds. And see how small I can get groups.
Sounds like a perfect spot for a 6mm creedmoor
Or just a plain old 243. I think the AI would be cool. mtmuley
p_ham
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I don't understand how more powder would be easier on throats..
I do like AI cartridges though.
This is one of those cartridges that has always appealed to me. Just gotta keep in mind that: “rifle barrels are like truck tires…”
A guy local to me has one for sale that he built to tinker with. Tried selling it to me but I’m not looking for right handed bolt guns anymore.
A guy local to me has one for sale that he built to tinker with. Tried selling it to me but I’m not looking for right handed bolt guns anymore.
BackofBeyond
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Is there much difference between a .243 AI and a 6 Creedmore?
But don’t let practicality stop you, I say .243 AI or bust!
But don’t let practicality stop you, I say .243 AI or bust!
p_ham
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They're probably pretty close. The AI doesn't start with a "C" though.
6mm CM is a pretty awesome round, as much as I hate to admit.
BackofBeyond
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Still needs more.
Listened to a podcast the other day and they were talking about a 6 SAUM Imp. Absolute screamer.
Only issue would be alot of saami spec throats don’t work well with long vld style bullets for the longer range stuff he wants to do. Magazine oal is also a hurdle with the 243 in a short action and longer bullets
6mm creedmoor is more like the 243 than the ackley
Few guys over on rokslide killing everything up to elk with it
Of course they are. mtmuley
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a self build in 6mm remington with a 1 in 8 twist, nice long neck on them, be a screamer with an 85 gr hammer
the most impressive deer kill that ive ever seen, considering that it was a 75 gr hollow point on a large red stag was that the guy hit it in the paunch and killed it stone dead on the spot. on the kill we found that the projectile had opened a dinner plate size hole, this was back in 1967 and has stayed in my memory as if yesterday.
the most impressive deer kill that ive ever seen, considering that it was a 75 gr hollow point on a large red stag was that the guy hit it in the paunch and killed it stone dead on the spot. on the kill we found that the projectile had opened a dinner plate size hole, this was back in 1967 and has stayed in my memory as if yesterday.
Addicting
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If building, I would do the 6mm Creedmoor. I’ve had a .243 and a Creedmoor. Creedmoor seems to be easier on brass and is just as readily available now.
BackofBeyond
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Ooooooo… take a 6.5 RPM (stretched and necked down .284 Win) and neck it down further to 6mm.
That could be cool.
A 6mm prc would be the easy button. Great brass and a simple neck down
Why no 240 weatherby? That’s not going to be throat friendly either but those 6mm bullets are scooting.
I’ve really enjoyed shooting my “wife’s” 243 the last couple years. They are just great for deer sized game at reasonable ranges and shot angles (85 grain ttsx).
I’m sure that 105 Berger or 95 lrx would be hell out of a 6mm creedmoor tho
I’ve really enjoyed shooting my “wife’s” 243 the last couple years. They are just great for deer sized game at reasonable ranges and shot angles (85 grain ttsx).
I’m sure that 105 Berger or 95 lrx would be hell out of a 6mm creedmoor tho
