Might need a small base die for the 243
Liked On: 27-02-2023, 05:28 PM
Better results if you run it through a 7mm08 or 260 Rem die first. Shoulder to neck angle on the 243 is pretty steep compared to the 308 so I would also anneal the brass first. As mentioned,...
Liked On: 26-02-2023, 07:13 AM
Just picked up a first year 243 Rem Mod 7 to accompany my 7mm08 Custom KS 207644 More details here: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f15/first-year-remington-model-7-1983-a-87519/
Liked On: 16-02-2023, 11:34 AM
Timney triggers are base model compared to Triggertechs which are often the same or less money for 2-3x the trigger. My M7 7mm08 did well with some 150grain ELDX handloads today. 216785
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 01:51 PM
It was this forum that made me aware of the Remington Model 7, so I thought it apt to post my latest rifle acquisition on here! A suspiciously cheap online ad on Guntrader for a Remington Model 7...
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 10:38 AM
Just picked up a first year 243 Rem Mod 7 to accompany my 7mm08 Custom KS 207644 More details here: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f15/first-year-remington-model-7-1983-a-87519/
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 10:07 AM
Quick update regarding the rifle; Added an EGW 3-hole picatinny rail and epoxy bedded the rail for good measure. Did this on my other M7 and have got good results from it. Copped some flak for...
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 09:41 AM
Thanks team, hoping to do the McCervus soon (Roe, Red and Sika) with one rifle, close do doing it with my 7mm08 M7 KS, have done it with a crappy 270 Tikka but will get a load sorted with the 243...
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 09:39 AM
£150 which is approx 300 NZD?
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 09:38 AM
1983 Catalog with details can be found here: https://cartridgecollectors.org/ammunition-catalogs/Remington Note the .243 and 6mm Rem have 9 1/4 twist rates. You can see the decline of Remington...
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 09:38 AM
Some more details, note barrel stamps showing this was made in January 1983: 207638 207639 207640 207641
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 09:37 AM
Unique bottom metal, which is a steel 3 piece design, only featured for the first few years before Remington went to the two piece 'pot metal' aluminum type which is a far simpler design. Benefit...
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 09:37 AM
Just picked up a first year 243 Rem Mod 7 to accompany my 7mm08 Custom KS 207644 More details here: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f15/first-year-remington-model-7-1983-a-87519/
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 08:45 AM
Just picked up a first year 243 Rem Mod 7 to accompany my 7mm08 Custom KS 207644 More details here: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f15/first-year-remington-model-7-1983-a-87519/
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 07:51 AM
Might be of interest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt6LGcn4I_4
Liked On: 26-01-2023, 08:29 PM