I realize that most of you guys have rifles that absolutely outclass this one but I was wondering if any have experience with it? I was thinkin about getting one in 243 Win and having it rechambered for 243WSM (if that is possible, haven't checked it out yet).

Ruger#1

Try this site out. http://www.hr1871.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi

Good info over there, and surprisingly these can be pretty accurate little guns for the money. Someone should be able to answer your questions over there. I wouldnt be too surprized if NEF came out with a 243WSM or some other short mag. soon anyway.

I have 2 handi rifles-.223, .243w/ bull barrel. Got a 3rd one on the way- .223 stainless steel

Thanks, I posted there and at an HR yahoo group, we shall see what folk have to say.

Ruger#1

Also there is a NEF/H&R Forum at marlin talk. Since Marlin owns them now. Here is the URL. Good luck.

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/cgi-bin/ubb/Ultimate.cgi

the other answer would be, no, you could not rechamber it to 243wsm. there is not way to set the barrel back like you could with a bolt rifle, and the wsm is shorter.

Oh well... so much for that idea... thanks for the info.

Ruger#1

243WSM or 243WSSM? 243WSM would likely be a wildcat.

I think I confused myself (this is amazingly easy to do unfortunately)... Winchester lists 243 WSSM and then 270 WSM as factory loads... What's up with that? I apparently need to do more research. I thought WSM and WSSM were the same line of cartridges.

Ruger#1

Ruger#1; Try having a look at www.chuckhawks.com foe info on weapon and cartridges. derF

Thanks, there's some good general info there.

Ruger#1