I had a brand new Model 70 Winchester 30-06 and used it as a donor while I was in Colorado School of Trades Gunsmithing program.
We ordered a whole bunch of barrels to get a discount from Douglass.
I decided on a air gauged premium barrel
in 257 caliber. The barrel was cut and target crowned at 24.5".
The barreled action weighed 8.5 lbs
Total weight was 14 lbs. I shot an antelope a coyote and a few thousand prairie dogs with it.
Most ballistics for .243 are from 26" test barrels. Nobody carries those very much. If you chronograph a 22" .243 you will not be very impressed.
With 75 gr Hp you will be able to spot the bullet impact.
My first 25-06 was a FN Mauser with full length stock checkered at Ahlmans Inc.
It has a 19 inch barrel and when I loaded it with 785 W/W ball powder
and fired it late in the afternoon it was impressive.
I have a box of 125 gr. BARNES Originals I am going to try on deer this year.
You never forget your first love.
Buy the 25-06!
I'm kinda confused. You bought a 257 barrel and then talk about a .243. What did you chamber the 257 for that went in you mod 70?
