blue devil
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I have a Ruger #1 that was originally a .243 heavy barrel and it was turned into a .257 Ackley Improved. That barrel lasted for 40+ years and showed "fire cracking" this past year and is no longer usable. I am looking to send the gun back to RUGER to get a new .243 heavy barrel put back on it. My question is can I make a 6.5x284 out of that new .243 heavy barrel or is that not possible? Also, I would take any other caliber suggestions that would work with that new barrel. Thanks!