RE: which .243 is the best
every .243 i've owned (4) has been a decent shooter, the least i was impressed by was my blr in .243 alot of fun to shoot but the trigger was the pits and nobody wanted to work on it. the best was a rem model 700, but the only one i've still got is a nef single shot that i keep out of the safe for coyotes and such. just like jd mentioned get what feels best, because i've been able to get everyone of them i've owned to shoot good.
best of luck
oh yea! welcome to the forums
btw, nice yote getter jd