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<blockquote data-quote="rjr6036" data-source="post: 265645" data-attributes="member: 15987"><p>Hello,</p><p> </p><p>I am looking at buying a Savage Predator rifle in 243. This rifle will mainly be used for a mid weight play/work rifle and it will probably shoot 6-12 whitetail doe's, the occasional hog and coyote a year at ranges to 350 yards.</p><p> </p><p>I have never really been a fan of deer hunting with a 243, but I bought a youth Mossberg for my 5 year old son and was very impressed with the damage done to the deer he killed with it. If I had told you it was belted magum you would not have doubted the damage done. </p><p> </p><p>I also have a Mossberg 835 12 gauge that I purchase in 1991 and the camo dip has held up extremly well for a cheap gun that has served as a boat paddle, club, push pole and any other abuse you can think of.</p><p> </p><p>Was thinking of topping the rifle with a Bushnell 4200 6 x 24 x 50 in Warne rings. </p><p>Shooting the heavier Barnes X or Triple Shocks out of it(if they shot well).</p><p> </p><p>It could also serve as another rifle for my son as he grows. With all thing the same I wish Savage would offer the weapon in .260 or 7-08. I have enough .308 cal. to sink a ship.</p><p> </p><p>What ya'll think? Go or no Go.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks</p><p> </p><p>Russell</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rjr6036, post: 265645, member: 15987"] Hello, I am looking at buying a Savage Predator rifle in 243. This rifle will mainly be used for a mid weight play/work rifle and it will probably shoot 6-12 whitetail doe's, the occasional hog and coyote a year at ranges to 350 yards. I have never really been a fan of deer hunting with a 243, but I bought a youth Mossberg for my 5 year old son and was very impressed with the damage done to the deer he killed with it. If I had told you it was belted magum you would not have doubted the damage done. I also have a Mossberg 835 12 gauge that I purchase in 1991 and the camo dip has held up extremly well for a cheap gun that has served as a boat paddle, club, push pole and any other abuse you can think of. Was thinking of topping the rifle with a Bushnell 4200 6 x 24 x 50 in Warne rings. Shooting the heavier Barnes X or Triple Shocks out of it(if they shot well). It could also serve as another rifle for my son as he grows. With all thing the same I wish Savage would offer the weapon in .260 or 7-08. I have enough .308 cal. to sink a ship. What ya'll think? Go or no Go. Thanks Russell [/QUOTE]
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