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

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.

Good job answering that question!

GFY

I think we need a new wildcat... the GFY AI.

We could name it after Dumb Don��." The Schittbird Special"

How about naming it "Semper Fi" in honor of savage_99 insulting the Gentleman's son who is a Marine.

Yeah, he bought himself a burr under the saddle with that one. Me�.

The DOTM Improved...



Diarrhea of the Mouth Improved....

You're not the only one,that schit will not fly at all.

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...

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.

Mickey or Redneck would be a fine choice if the Ackley setback path must be followed.

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.

Copy this to Google, it may shortcut the search at least here:

gunsmith oregon site:https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/

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.

Been down the Ackley road, the novelty wore off after a bit.

Don GFY you POS

I second this motion.

+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.

What were the issues? Seems like all the hurdles would be on the front end. Feeding problems?

How I understand it,you sent a PM to a member here saying that his son is a "babykiller." That son is a Marine. So if you could prove that Gentleman wrong I'll retract what I said.

elkhunternm,

Show me what that PM said I wrote!

He just did, you [bleep] POS�.

+1

By asking elkhunternm to prove what he claims I wrote I am of course denying I would say that about a Marine.

If you would please stop using profanity and call me names you would have more credibility.

Thank you.

OK, how about initials?


GFY!

How in the hell am I supposed to prove a PM you (Savage_99) sent to someone else?

A Father of a Marine wrote that you called his son a "babykiller" in a PM and that gentleman also tried to get you and his son to meet in person.

Found the post I'm referring to!

Here is copy of some of the link:

"riginally Posted By: RWE
Originally Posted By: weaselsRus
My first received PM here was S99 informing me our Marine son was a babykiller.

I tried to arrange the meeting for Jr. to move up to adult euthanasia.


I'd be willing to kick wholesale ass by proxy if you need to phone a friend for that one.

Consider it professional courtesy.

I'll include video confirmation.



That "babykiller" [bleep] strikes a chord with me. Had an English professor call me that in class once. It doesn't sit well with me.


I'd like to see the guy in person, not just for a trip behind the woodshed. I'm bettin' he's a vanilla Marvin Milktoast, morphing into Keyboard Kommando at night in Moms' basement.
_________________________
Eagles may soar, but a weasel never got sucked into a jet turbine!"

Link

I deny that I would ever say such a thing.

So far your posts on this are unfounded heresay.

So you're calling WeaslesRus a liar. So far my posts have been spot on.

You have failed to post what you claim.

You can't because it's not true. I would never say such a thing.

Again,you are calling WeaslesRus a liar. Can you not read or is that because your head is up your a**!

As in the PM I just sent to S99, 8+ yrs ago my 1st received PM was from him, since then my PM box has been full and deleted twice. So I can't prove it. Giving S99 the benefit of doubt I can't remember if he referred to Jr. or the MC in general.

I really try not to be a chit stirrer, online or in person, but I did not make up this spectacle.

weselRus cannot find what he claims! Baloney.

He can't find it because it's not true.

What's wrong is his memory.

Look back through your PMs, if you have 'em still. If you see the error of your ways, man up.

Everyone makes mistakes. I made one bringing this up.

Again savage_99,you cannot read,WeaslesRus cannot remember if you said Jr. or the Marine Corps in general.

WeaselsRus,I am sorry for bringing you into this pissin' match please accept my apologies and tell your son THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!

Don asked for proof of the "babykiller" PM, it's been long deleted. Without proof I do apologize to Don/Savage99 and regret bringing this up.

Ok,well WeaslesRus as far as I'm concerned this subject is over.

Here They are in North Bend Oregon and do great work.

http://www.straightshootersupply.com/

Ahhhhh...... back on topic. How wonderfully refreshing!

Now the OP has a couple of Oregon based gunsmiths to check with.