nico243 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 After a chatting at some length with two very knowledgeable Stalkers/Gamekeepers (thanks Alex and Mike) as I already have a slot for .243 & mod, I am now looking into getting an Ackley Improved .243 as an all-rounder and I may even ditch my old faithful .308 altogether I am looking for more info on the .243AI can anyone recommend any good websites for further reading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest northernchris Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Speak to Col48 on here he has a brand new boom stick for sale in .243 AI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ppc Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Both Col48 and Funky bunch has one so it may be worth sending them a pm,as Northern Chris has said Col48 has just built a custom rifle which he has for sale at a bargain price. Look here for more info. http://www.angelfire.com/nd/243ackleyimproved/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermincinerator Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Hi nico, Check out this link: http://www.6mmbr.com/243Win.html there is info on 243 AI plus links to very comprehensive 243 AI Loading data and other information. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Hi nico , welcome to the site :lol: Bought my first custom rifle - It was a RPA interceptor in 243 ackley / action and trigger are RPA / Robertson stock and a Border 26 inch 1 in 9 twist barrel chambered in min spec 243 ackley!! Well as this was my first custom rifle i was not dissapointed , when i fireformed me cases the load i settled on was Lapua cases / federal 210 match primers / 47 grains of Viht N165 and the 105 A-MAX seated 10 thou into lands - this load cruised along at 3150fps with awesome accuracy .... Please beleave me when i say this was a awesome pest machine!!!! ;) Only regret is i sold it to fund my 6.5-284 , but i shall definitely get one again!!! Here she is....................... Hope you enjoy the site and all the best................ RAY.................................................. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest varmartin Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 I can vouch for Varminter and the lethality of his 243ACK. I took my first 400+ yard Bunnie with it...actual distance was 472 yards. We both routinely took varmints at long distance with it, I also regret him selling it. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico243 Posted October 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Cheers guys some good info there for me to trawl through, I am currently using a std .308win for fox and deer, I did also have a std .243 SAVAGE but I have to say it was the worst rifle I have ever used/owned. I was considering a variation and dropping the .243win in favour of a .25-06rem, but I have now been swayed towards the .243AI, so it looks like I'll either have to do a bit of saving or try and sneak the plastic past the missus Cheers guys all replies appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico243 Posted October 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Can anyone else suggest a fast alternative calibre as an all-rounder, capable of Hampshire foxes and Scottish reds and everything inbetween or should I just go with a .243AI?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-max Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Yeh a 25/06 as i thought of the 243AI when i got rid of my 243 but too muck cost etc so went for some thing of similar in mind as a standard round & ended with 25/06. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico243 Posted October 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Hi nico , welcome to the site Bought my first custom rifle - It was a RPA interceptor in 243 ackley / action and trigger are RPA / Robertson stock and a Border 26 inch 1 in 9 twist barrel chambered in min spec 243 ackley!! Well as this was my first custom rifle i was not dissapointed , when i fireformed me cases the load i settled on was Lapua cases / federal 210 match primers / 47 grains of Viht N165 and the 105 A-MAX seated 10 thou into lands - this load cruised along at 3150fps with awesome accuracy .... Please beleave me when i say this was a awesome pest machine!!!! ;) Only regret is i sold it to fund my 6.5-284 , but i shall definitely get one again!!! Here she is....................... Hope you enjoy the site and all the best................ RAY.................................................. I like that RPA Ray, that for me would probably be ideal!! I have seriously considered the .25-06rem, but I will probably just either go with the .243AI from the outset, or buy a std .243 rifle (I have a lot of experience with std .243win anyway) , shoot out the barrel and get it re-barrelled with a decent heavy .243AI tube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Personally, I wouldn't discount a 25-06 - it will do just as much as the 243AI with heavier bullets.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermincinerator Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 I second Vmax's suggestion but would go for the Ackley version of the 25-06. 120grn Partitions at 3500fps and 85grn ballistic tips at 3800fps. Thats some performance Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico243 Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I second Vmax's suggestion but would go for the Ackley version of the 25-06.120grn Partitions at 3500fps and 85grn ballistic tips at 3800fps. Thats some performance Ian. Thanks a bloody bunch Ian, now I have another calibre to consider .25-06AI decisions, decisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col48 Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Thanks a bloody bunch Ian, now I have another calibre to consider .25-06AI decisions, decisions hi i have a 243 AI ON THE SHELF it is a no neck turn stiller predator, on a bedded MC Milan stock.ready to go ATB COLIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico243 Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 hii have a 243 AI ON THE SHELF it is a no neck turn stiller predator, on a bedded MC Milan stock.ready to go ATB COLIN the above rifle, how much and do you have any pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col48 Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 the above rifle, how much and do you have any pics hi - send me an email col48@ukonline.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rapid Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 I second Vmax's suggestion but would go for the Ackley version of the 25-06.120grn Partitions at 3500fps and 85grn ballistic tips at 3800fps. Thats some performance Ian. Or even better the 25WSM. All that performance and a short cartridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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