Originally Posted by 458 Lott
For low recoil deer and varmints, 243 hands down. I take the "maybe elk" to mean it's a dream but unlikely to occur. Might as well pick something for what he is using it for and the 243 is far and away the milder recoil and more than enough for varmints and deer.

If I was to build another .243, it would be an 8 twist for 105's.

With these new powders and in a fast twist, the old .243 takes on new flavor.

But, I have too many ongoing projects to circle back.

DF