Thread: .243 Varminting

I used a Sako Hunter in 243 for a while; 75 grain HP Sierra, in very carefully assembled cartridges to get consistent 3/4" five shot 100yd grouping. Shot a lot of rabbits and hares at longer ranges in windy conditions. Had the muzzle magna-ported so that I could see the shot land. The barrel was rather shot out at 750 rounds with lots of fire cracking from the chamber onwards, despite being careful to keep the barrel cool.

Originally Posted by rupert

The barrel was rather shot out at 750 rounds with lots of fire cracking from the chamber onwards, despite being careful to keep the barrel cool.

was hoping for something around the 1000rnds mark with careful cleaning and slow fire . . . have seen 1500rnds count mentioned but that maybe just wishfull thinking or good enough for Deer accuracy.

if thats what it is . . . cool . . it means i am quicker onto the next barrel or a cartridge change.