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I have pretty much decided on a stevens/savage 243. and have been looking at used rifles with little luck. Yesterday I found a Stevens 200 22-250 with a bushnell scope for $250.00. I want 243 since it will allow me the opportunity to hunt deer at our place in upper Michigan. I am toying with...

Thanks for the advice and help. I am hoping to buy a new one in the next few weeks. any hints on what i should get when it comes to handloading supplies or kits to start out with. I have only reloaded shotgun shells in the past. So I will also be learning this new skill from scratch.

what about this one? Stevens Mod; 200 camo Cal; 243 NO CA SALES : Bolt Action at GunBroker.com

I found this on GB. Seems like a deal I dont know much about the scope. What kind of questions or issues should i look for in buying a used gun like this? Do you guys think this would be a good starting point? Stevens Model 200 243 Bolt Action Rifle USED NR : Bolt Action at GunBroker.com

I am thinking more and more towards a 243 as a starting point. Now what am I gonna need when it comes to scopes and reloading?

of the above which one would be the most economical to shoot and good for learning to hand load?

i am looking for more varmint and long range target, but occasional deer. I was leaning to .223 if only going to varmint hunt. But not sure what to go from there since .223 isn't good enough for deer.

A little background on me. I have been an avid hunter and fisherman since I was a young kid. My first firearm was my grandpas old Steven Savage .22/.410 that is what i learned to hunt with. As I got older various 22's 870 and rem 1100 3' mag gun found there way in to my collection. found my...