My first centerfire rifle in the mid 70's. Purchased it new, also a 243w. I handloaded a 70gr hp for it, using a Lee whack a mole die set. Drove my parents crazy loading at my desk in the bedroom. Dad would tell me to stop the racket about 10pm. It shoot good enough for me. First couple years I would check Christmas presents hoping "Santa" had left a box of shells for me. I got the rifle when I was 12, bean walking,hay baling, fur money. Started reloading when I got a drivers license.
