+1 on the gunsmiths here at the forum as I have always tried to do business with forum members as oft as I can but if you want to stay in Oregon with your rifle for less paperwork and shipping costs, I highly reccomend Jim Rector of Valley Shooters Supply in LaGrande Oregon.

He screwed together my last (probably ever) full custom about 8 years ago, had a hand in my 416 Rigby build and a 458 Lott build before that, and does much work for Ross Seyfied and a couple of other international hunters of some repute and experience.

He has built a good number of winning 1,000 yard benchrest rifles and competes in that game himself.

I hope this helps. Good luck with the project! Give a look at the 6mmAI and 6/284 as well. Those two offer more significant upgrades in performance over the 243, AI or otherwise.

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