SHILEN 243 WSSM BUILD

David G. from Texas sent us some photos of his 243 WSSM build using a Shilen barrel purchased from Northland Shooters Supply.
Here are some of the items David used in his build:
- 26” Shilen Stainless Select Match- Varmint Contour- Large Shank Savage- 243 WSSM (Winchester Super Short Magnum)- 8 Twist With Muzzle Thread
- NSS Squared and Trued Barrel Nut
Here is what David had to say about his build:
“I just wanted to thank you for all the help with my 243 WSSM Savage build. It’s probably a rare build these days. I wanted a 6mm that would really push 87gr and up. When breaking in the barrel I found a nice load for some 90 grain Sierra game changers that easily pushed 3220 fps with 47grains of Hodgdon Superformance, it was sub 0.25 moa. I just now started working on a load for some 103 eldx. I was hoping for 3150 fps and found a nice load that easily pushes 3247 fps with 43.3gr Hodgdon 100V, it was 0.63 moa. Needless to say, the velocity and accuracy blew away my expectations for this cartridge with such a minimal build.
Build notes
– Action: Savage model 16 short action.
– Barrel: 26 inch Shilen heavy varmint, 1:8 twist.
– Savage AccuStock purchased from Northland.”