Been quite some time since I have posted here. I recently picked up a M70 chambered in .243 WSSM. I have enough brass to last a lifetime of hunting.The bad news is it splits necks and shoulders with factory loads or reloads. I have it at the smith to see if head space or a bad chamber is the problem. I bought the rifle in hopes of it being a nice rifle for my grandson when he is ready to hunt. It is short and light and a bit more velocity than a .243. If it turns out it needs rebarreled my smith likes Shilen barrels. I would like to stay with a light profile as it will be for a youth and only used for deer hunting. My question is what twist? I am thinking 85 or 95 grain Partitions and whatever powder it likes.
Last edited by WSM_Shooter; 06/26/16.
