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<blockquote data-quote="clintbailey" data-source="post: 3405876" data-attributes="member: 8544"><p>I have an older Rem 700 in 243 that I have kept around mainly for a project gun, and still hunt with it every now and then. I have considered rebarreling it a few times, but never can decide on a cartridge. I have considered 22-243, 260, one of the Lapua's, or even a fast twist 243. I am seriously thinking just going 260, for ease of finding dies and brass, although I do already have dies for the 22-243 & 243. Don't plan to go wild, just a "budget" build/rebarrel.</p><p></p><p>The gun already has a Timney trigger, and I honestly don't mind the factory stock thats on it. I don't need or want a big diameter and heavier barrel, the standard "pencil" barrels are sufficient for me. Optics will need upgraded, but probably something in the PST range will be used for that. A rifle that will handle a 1000ish yard range trip on occasion, but be light enough to take coyote hunting is what I'm hoping for.</p><p></p><p>Thoughts on barrel manufacturers, cartridges, gunsmiths, etc will be appreciated</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="clintbailey, post: 3405876, member: 8544"] I have an older Rem 700 in 243 that I have kept around mainly for a project gun, and still hunt with it every now and then. I have considered rebarreling it a few times, but never can decide on a cartridge. I have considered 22-243, 260, one of the Lapua's, or even a fast twist 243. I am seriously thinking just going 260, for ease of finding dies and brass, although I do already have dies for the 22-243 & 243. Don't plan to go wild, just a "budget" build/rebarrel. The gun already has a Timney trigger, and I honestly don't mind the factory stock thats on it. I don't need or want a big diameter and heavier barrel, the standard "pencil" barrels are sufficient for me. Optics will need upgraded, but probably something in the PST range will be used for that. A rifle that will handle a 1000ish yard range trip on occasion, but be light enough to take coyote hunting is what I'm hoping for. Thoughts on barrel manufacturers, cartridges, gunsmiths, etc will be appreciated [/QUOTE]
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