I'm nearly outta belts and L/A's both,for some reason.(grin)

Tough to really trump a 308,if forced to slum Factory Fodder...though a Montucky 243Win would undoubtedly make things easier for him,the way he is trying to do it. I told him I'd SawZall the brake and it's threads off,then have it gunning Skinners into a half-inch in no time.(grin)

Montucky boxes are GTG,though their throating can be proud,thus the appeal of a Custom spout/throat/twist aboard said platform. Never have had a throat that was "too short",but have suffered many dozens of too long ones by many Makers.

I keep thinkin' there's sumptin' to be said for throat/twist/COAL harmony.(grin)