What .243 to buy?

[hitek7]

I am looking to buy a .243 to have for the kids I take hunting and for my daughter to have in a couple years. I amy shoot it some as well. It does not need to be a high end gun but I want a decent shooting gun. I have looked at the Mossberg Maverick and the the Remington 770. The Remington is a heavier but I like that it has a clip unlike the Mossberg. Anyone have opinions on either of these guns. Are another model I should consider. Thanks in advance.

 

[Plateau Hunter]

Re: What .223 to buy?

I would look at a Stevens 200 or Savage Edge over either of those two-esp the Stevens. PH

 

[hitek7]

I will look a these also. I like my Savage .270 so that may be a good route. THX.

 

[ShaneHallum]

I like the Marlin xs7 myself

 

[PickettSFHunter]

Something nicer. Abolt Medallion or upper end Rem 700

 

[WTM]

anything Savage, or a marlin(savage wannabe)

 

[rdl65]

Can't go wrong with a Remington 700.

 

[huntinman]

I have a Rem 700 in 243, and it shoots really good. When my youngest was 11, he took a fat doe with it. It also dotted his eye, since he had it too close to the scope. Oh what memories...lol

I am in the market for a Rem 7600 pump in 243 if anyone out there has one they will part with.

 

[mr.big]

Rem Model 7,,the best 243 out there

 

[jakeway]

REM Model 7 is a good one for kids, especially the Youth model. I own a Ruger Compact in 243 and it shoots and handles really well.

I like the idea of single shots for novice hunters; no worries about forgetting to put safety on after excited shot. Of course, you can always load a bolt with one shell.

Today I picked up a CVA catalog and they have a new centerfire single shot called a Scout which weighs just under 6 pounds and is avail in 243. I know nothing about how well it shoots.

 

[redblood]

kimber 84 is the best imo, but carries a hefty price tag. try the marlin or a rem model 7

 

[Hogbear]

Steyr Prohunter is nice. Adjustable stock length for different shooters.

http://hogsbreathfineguns.com/special_deals.htm

 

[Gravey]

I liked the .243 so well I bought a Remington 700 SPS for myself a couple of years ago and love it. My son has a single shot NEF Handi Rifle in .243 that I hope he gets to put to use this year.

 

[.243 works]

I like my h&r handi rifle single shot.Im fixin to be 15 and im still hunt with it . Oh, yeah and its bull barreled.

 

[infoman jr.]

I used a model 700 ADL .243 from age 9 to about 16. I shot many deer with it. I'd have to recommend a 700 sps DM since you like the detachable mag.

 

[Kimberman]

On the cheap: Marlin XS7
Nice: Win Model 70
Nicer: Kimber 84M

 

[stik]

Rem Model 7,,the best 243 out there

even better in 7mm-08

 

[Model70Man]

If you are looking for an economy rifle:
Howa
Savage

 

[JimFromTN]

If you are looking for cheap, try the Stevens 200 or Marlin xl7. I would stay away from the rem 770. If you can spend a little more, Academy has rem 700 adl's for $350.

 

[stik]

but i really wish you would reconsider the 243.