Looking to purchase a 243 for long range shoot/varmint hunting and deer hunting. I currently shoot Remington and shot browning before as well. What would be a good starter gun? read several articles about Savage and leaning more to that because of the camo options but not sure on accuracy vs Remington.
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FearNoWind
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Whether you select a Savage or a Remington I'm sure you'll be satisfied. Run down to the local gun shop and fit one of each to your shoulder. The one that fits best is the one I'd choose.
I'm almost exclusively a Remington rifle advocate. But that's because I was born (almost literally) with a Remington in my hands. I have friends who are just as dedicated to their Savage rifles and they compete very well with the rest of us.
I'm almost exclusively a Remington rifle advocate. But that's because I was born (almost literally) with a Remington in my hands. I have friends who are just as dedicated to their Savage rifles and they compete very well with the rest of us.
snox801
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I would look at the savage axis if its just a beginning rifle. Don't laugh a friend bought one and after a few boxes of ammo we went with hornady 95gr sst. Thing was shooting .75 moa no problem. Them by chance he bought the Winchester combined tech 95gr silvertips. Now all I can say is wow that thing makes one ragged hole at 100 yards. Really very impressive, now that they offer it with the accutrigger should be even better. I do not own a savage but will shortly after seeing his and others shoot that well.
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All the things said before.
Like the 308 offerings, 243s should all be relatively good. Tikka, Weatherby, Savage/Axis, Reminton, Browning and many many more.
If you like to tinker or like the idea that you can, Savage/Axis or a Rem 783.
If you are a take it as it came, almost anything.
I prefer Weatherby which would mean a Vanguad 2 for you but that's the rub. So many so many. So hard to choose.
My decision tree includes:
American owned company.
American made.
Ferners get some consideration for quality but... LOL
Try putting 243 into Gun Genie on Gallery of Guns. At the moment there are 90 offerings in stock. So much fun to shop.......
Like the 308 offerings, 243s should all be relatively good. Tikka, Weatherby, Savage/Axis, Reminton, Browning and many many more.
If you like to tinker or like the idea that you can, Savage/Axis or a Rem 783.
If you are a take it as it came, almost anything.
I prefer Weatherby which would mean a Vanguad 2 for you but that's the rub. So many so many. So hard to choose.
My decision tree includes:
American owned company.
American made.
Ferners get some consideration for quality but... LOL
Try putting 243 into Gun Genie on Gallery of Guns. At the moment there are 90 offerings in stock. So much fun to shop.......
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Research the twist rate of the models you like.
1-8 preferred.
1-9 acceptable
1-10 hmmmm.. Unless you want to tinker...
1-8 preferred.
1-9 acceptable
1-10 hmmmm.. Unless you want to tinker...
Unofficial Gun Addict (UGA)
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Well... Tough choices... But a lot of fun. I have 1 remington 700, 4 savages, 1 winchester model 70, and 4 tikkas. Which would I choose? Well... All of them are tack drivers minus 1 of the savages that just came from the factory refusing to shoot anything well. (Best.. 2" @ 100 yds). All the others shoot .3 to .75 at 100.
Again... Which would I choose? Depends. If you want to upgrade... Change parts, etc... It's hard to beat the remington 700. Tons of aftermarket accessories and parts so you can go hog wild accessorizing and upgrading. If you think you might like to change out your own barrels... Savage is one that you can do so yourself fairly easily. If you just want a rifle that has one of the smoothest actions around, shoots nearly everything well that you feed it and an excellent trigger... Tikka is hard to beat.
Others have recommended weatherby etc. fact is, there are so many excellently produced rifles out right now... You'd have a tough time choosing a gun that doesn't perform extremely well... Unless you just happen to get a lemon from the factory.
Try as many as you can and see what feels good in your hands. Something will appeal to you!!! Good luck and good shooting!
Again... Which would I choose? Depends. If you want to upgrade... Change parts, etc... It's hard to beat the remington 700. Tons of aftermarket accessories and parts so you can go hog wild accessorizing and upgrading. If you think you might like to change out your own barrels... Savage is one that you can do so yourself fairly easily. If you just want a rifle that has one of the smoothest actions around, shoots nearly everything well that you feed it and an excellent trigger... Tikka is hard to beat.
Others have recommended weatherby etc. fact is, there are so many excellently produced rifles out right now... You'd have a tough time choosing a gun that doesn't perform extremely well... Unless you just happen to get a lemon from the factory.
Try as many as you can and see what feels good in your hands. Something will appeal to you!!! Good luck and good shooting!
I have 8, 9, 10 and 12. wanna shoot against a 10 or a 12 twist ? they really shoot good. the 10's are sako barrels, the 12 i s a hart. barrel quality is important.
snox801
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Ya wouldn't worry about twist to much because most will handle 95 gr. Maybe if you went with a crazy long bullet 1 /10 is what I would sport.
midwesthunter
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I have a Rem 700 243 varmint, shoots 1/2 MOA out to 500 yards pretty consistently. I like the 26" barrel they come with. I did beef up the forearm of the cheap SPS stock.
