It’s basically a .243 DR (Done Right), the 6mm equivalent of the .260/6.5 YKW (You Know What) situation. Optimized case design and standard twists that allow longer bullets in SAs. Less trimming and maybe better case life.
No real reason to switch if you’re happy shooting 100gr bullets in a .243, or have one of the few made with fast-twist barrels like some Rugers were (are?) except maybe being able to find ammo. I see more rifles available all the time. I managed to snaffle a Fieldcraft before they ran out. Sold my fast-twist .243 Number 1V to help pay for it. Later, I bought another .243 because it was a good deal and it’s still just as useful as ever. If limited to one, I’d go CM.
Winchester makes the 1885, Browning has XBolts, Ruger has a bunch, Howa made some. Saw some Lapua brass today.
I like my FC pretty well, but I’d like it as a 7” twist .243 with a 3” magazine too.
Last edited by Pappy348; 10/26/21.
