Flash Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Having a tikka m590 243 off a mate. Barrel is getting towards the end of its life with groups opening up a tad. Going to scratch an itch I've had for a while and have it rebarreled. Sticking with 243 as I have a slot to fill. Plan is to make it future proof in regards to copper ammunition so want use a suitable twist rate for barnes ttsx in 80grain as well as the higher bc 243 options around the 100grain mark. What speed would you All recomend? And while I'm at it can anyone recomend a reputable Smith to contact about it. Based just north of Southampton if that helps. Cheers Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeman Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 If you go 1-8 it should handle most things, although I'm not sure about the solids. I had a Dasher which had 1-7.5 and it stabilised the 110SMK which is quite a long bullet. As to gunsmiths, Neil Mckillop seems to be highly recommended, not used him myself, don't think he is that far away from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 You will not be disappointed if you choose Neil. His work is immaculate. He’s between Basingstoke and Reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srvet Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Have you considered the 6XC. I’ve just had a 595 rebarreled to 6XC (1:8 twist) by Ronin and I’m getting just shy of 3200fps with 105g Scenars. I am very impressed so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted April 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Thanks chaps will try and get hold of Neil! I had thought about other calibres, but I have a slot for the 243 on my ticket. To be honest it should do everything I want out of it, although had considered the ackly improved 243. but that's only through things I've read etc. No hands on experience with the calibre in regards to more fps etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevgun Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 Neil put a 1 in 8 twist on my .243, it's perfect now, copes with the 100+ grain stuff fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted April 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 What's the lightest you've put through the 1-8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted April 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Kevgun said: Neil put a 1 in 8 twist on my .243, it's perfect now, copes with the 100+ grain stuff fine. What's the lightest you've put through the 1-8? 4 hours ago, Kevgun said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevgun Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 108 Gr ELD-M , I want to try some 115 Dtacs as well, but can't find any at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 A 1-8" will still shoot the 58 grain v-max. Its about all I ever fit to .243's as it will cover all bases . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted April 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 2 hours ago, baldie said: A 1-8" will still shoot the 58 grain v-max. Its about all I ever fit to .243's as it will cover all bases . That's exactly what I wanted to hear. Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevgun Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 +Run some 58gr Vmax up weekend just gone and it cloverleafs them, so like Baldie says, no problem in a 8 twist barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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