Looking at buying a Savage in .204

LB · #8 10-10-2004, 01:17 PM

A Savage represents value, but it is not an example of the finest workmanship. Who cares, as long as it shoots, right? Well, maybe?

The only CZ that I have used, a .19 Calhoon, kind of "retro" but very pleasing lines, with an excellent trigger.

You might like either (or) both, but the CZ has a much nicer finish, and costs more. I don't especially care for the protruding magazine, but that is the only negative I would have with the CZ.

In any case, the pure utility of the 243 cartridge seems an intelligent compromise, although it may be a little boring, compared to the excitement of a new introduction; such as the 204 Ruger. As far as I know, you have a range of bullets from 56 to 105 grain, so handloading will allow you to do everything you want.....with slightly more recoil.

Good luck with your choice, LB

Ryan · #9 10-10-2004, 06:17 PM

Maybe I'm just going to have to get honest and real with myself. I'm not going to be lugging some heavy barreled rifle in the mountains of Arkansaw looking for a deer. If I'm going to get a new gun it will be for PD shooting and shooting at the range. What caliber would you get? I don't reload but my father-in-law does. Thanks for all the help.

marlow 243 · #10 10-10-2004, 06:38 PM

look at the 260 rem i shoot a 7mm08 on both and love it the 260 is a 6.5 08 just my 2 cents

Imortal Wombat · #11 10-10-2004, 07:39 PM

IMO the .204 won't be much good if you plan to handload as it needs a special ball powder that isn't available yet (well at least not available in australia) to my knowledge.
Have you concidered any of the WSSM chamberings?

D.P. · #12 10-10-2004, 08:27 PM

JRMoney
For good info on the 20's and 14-22cals try www.woodchuckden.com In Ohio 330-897-0614. Great guys for small cal info.
I haven't shot the 204 but I can tell you the 20 Var Targ (221 necked down) with 36 grain MEF Bergers shot some insane groups at 300 yards out of a Cooper.(The MEF's explode on impact)

LB · #13 10-10-2004, 10:13 PM

Seems like the question is evolving?

I get the impression that you don't actually own a 223 or a 22-250? In any case, since you do not reload, I think either of those two calibers is a "can't lose" if you think that you really want, and need a dedicated rifle for shooting live targets.

I'd lean towards the 22-250. You will never be sorry.

Good hunting. LB

Ryan · #14 10-11-2004, 09:02 AM

I don't own a 223 or 22-250, the ones that we used PD hunting were my father-in-law's. He just wanted me to try both of them out, and I really couldn't tell much difference between the two. The dogs that we shot at were around 400 yds out. He mainly used the 22-250, and I shot both of them equally. The good thing about getting a 22-250 is he's been loading shells since we got back in August. Thanks for all of everyones help. I'm going with the 22-250 in the Savage.