ORIGINAL: salukipv1
So my lightweight rifle in some .243 caliber I believe the field has narrowed.
The only 2 I have found to be what I want, the weathervby mark v ultralight most likely in .243 win, though .240wby is an option though unlikely.
The other a custom HS precision lightweight, in .243win, though I could have it in anything really. Course this is almost twice the price, and neither I would say is cheap.
Already have 1 weatherby, which I love, just kinda would like a little variety, but I almost feel no reason to need a custom in a .243 at twice the price, not crazy about the action/safety on the weatherby, but also don't hate it.
Is 1:10" twist the norm of a .243? what else would I want to consider? I plan to shoot 95gr bullets, though a 55gr varmint bullet would be nice too, but isn't it usually easier to go lighter than heavier? ie if i wanted to shoot 105gr or for instance 115gr I might want a tighter twist? will a 1:10" shoot 90-95 and 55 well?
What 95's do you want to shoot? If you shoot the Bergers you will probably need a 1/9.
I would do with an HS or a custom. They should be about the same price.
If you wanted to shoot 105's or 115's you would need at least a 1/8.