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If you bough a new .243 and were in Oregon (if location matters) where and to whom would you send the rifle to have it punched out to .243 AI ?
Thanks in advance,
Mark
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I would rather leave it alone as a factory 243.
I have had a few "AI's" since the 50's and even commissioned some to be made up. They were fun to do at the time however looking back at it I wish I had not bothered.
Perhaps we all have to get at least one.
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Good job answering that question!
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I think we need a new wildcat... the GFY AI.
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We could name it after Dumb Don��." The Schittbird Special"
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How about naming it "Semper Fi" in honor of savage_99 insulting the Gentleman's son who is a Marine.
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Yeah, he bought himself a burr under the saddle with that one. Me�.
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You're not the only one,that schit will not fly at all.
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Soooooooo in answer to the OP's question, my first impulse would be to consult members here who are gunsmiths, Redneck and McColeman�both have great reputations...
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As much as it pains me to write this, I kinda agree with Don.
It's one thing to go Ackley if you're having a new barrel screwed on, but I personally see it as a waste of time and money on an already put together and perfectly functioning rifle.
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Mickey or Redneck would be a fine choice if the Ackley setback path must be followed.
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Think the OP is looking for someone local,and I would suggest going to the Gunsmith thread or look in the phone book and call a few of the LGS's that have a gunsmith.
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Copy this to Google, it may shortcut the search at least here:
gunsmith oregon site:https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/
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How about naming it "Semper Fi" in honor of savage_99 insulting the Gentleman's son who is a Marine. elkhunternm, Please find and link to what I said. I cannot remember saying that nor would I insult a Marine for being a Marine. Thank you.
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Been down the Ackley road, the novelty wore off after a bit.
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+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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