.243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/10/10
Building a lite weight 6-7lb #3contour varmint rifle in .243. What barrel length you prefer shooting out to 300yrds for coyote? Bullet weight 70-90 grains.
Re: .243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/10/10
What are the rest of the specs? For me it'd be between 21 and 23 inches.
Re: .243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/10/10
Mnt rifle, Rem 700 action. 3x9 scope. Im thinking 21 or 22"?
Re: .243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/10/10
21" for me on a #3
Dober
Dober
Re: .243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/10/10
My coyote specials all have 22 inchers.
A couple of them usta be 25's, but got circumcised to 22".
A couple of them usta be 25's, but got circumcised to 22".
Re: .243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/10/10
21 for me
Re: .243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/10/10
Mine is 24" and I don't see a need to change it, but 22" is probably just as good.
Re: .243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/11/10
ya know, I am becoming a big fan of the concept of a varmint rifle for that kind of work having a heavy barrel with a length of about 18 to 20 inches...
just like those police tactical rigs that are selling real well..
plus a stock with a 12.5 inch length of pull instead of the standard 13.5 inch length of pull...
the shorter barrel may not deliver top velocity, but at the same time... how far are most of your shots being taken at????
a SHORT heavy barrel, and a 4.5 x 14 scope with a wide field of view....can easily cover a 300 yd point blank range...
portability and maneuverability are more important than max velocity...
just like those police tactical rigs that are selling real well..
plus a stock with a 12.5 inch length of pull instead of the standard 13.5 inch length of pull...
the shorter barrel may not deliver top velocity, but at the same time... how far are most of your shots being taken at????
a SHORT heavy barrel, and a 4.5 x 14 scope with a wide field of view....can easily cover a 300 yd point blank range...
portability and maneuverability are more important than max velocity...
Re: .243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/11/10
I'd go 21. Have a similar build in 250ai...and depending on who's #3 you are using you are going to be closer to 7.
Re: .243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/11/10
Those short barrel 243's are loud! I had a 20" and it sure rang my bell! I shoot 24" standard sporters now, never know the difference with the exception of muzzle blast!
I built a couple of 6/250's and it dropped the powder charge 10+g which was even nicer.
I built a couple of 6/250's and it dropped the powder charge 10+g which was even nicer.
Re: .243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/11/10
22" will be a nice length on a calling stand or plunking varmints.
Re: .243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/12/10
I'd go 20" on a rig like that, as I think the #3 contour is going to make it a bit heavier than you think.
I'd use the heavier end of the bullet spectrum, and a slightly "too fast" powder (such as Varget) to keep the powder charge lower. That would give you decent velocity but keep the muzzle blast and recoil down a bit more. It'll cover you to 300 yards easy.
I'd use the heavier end of the bullet spectrum, and a slightly "too fast" powder (such as Varget) to keep the powder charge lower. That would give you decent velocity but keep the muzzle blast and recoil down a bit more. It'll cover you to 300 yards easy.
Re: .243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/12/10
22 to 24 inch with the 243 Win. My Pac Nor Barrel Montana i had cut to 24 inch
Re: .243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/12/10
Just got a chance to clock my .243..24 in Bbl..80 gr TTSX @3420fps..
I vote for 24 " !
Ingwe
I vote for 24 " !
Ingwe
Re: .243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/12/10
Too late.....
It's cut, crowned, and shipped.
It's cut, crowned, and shipped.
Re: .243 barrel length. Coyote hunting - 05/12/10
My Tikka T-3 has an odd barrel length - a bit over 22 inches, I believe. It works fine and is a real lightweight. It also shoots under a half-inch with 70 gr Blitzkings over Varget.