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.

 

[Hogbear]

I'm over 6' tall and close to 200 lbs and I still hunt with a .243 every year. There's nothing better for whitetails as far as I'm concerned.

 

[bobthebowhunter]

Rem Model 7,,the best 243 out there

My father in law has one in the youth model. I think it's his favorite gun in the safe.

 

[hitek7]

but i really wish you would reconsider the 243.

and go with a ????

 

[mr.big]

but i really wish you would reconsider the 243.

and go with a ????

260

 

[Model70Man]

If you reload 260 would be awesome. Finding ammo is tough. 243 ammo can be found easily compared to 260.

 

[Hogbear]

I think .243 is awesome and it kills deer just as quick and dead as my .30-06 from what I've seen over the past 25 years. Not enough difference to notice on Southern whitetails. I'd want something bigger for western mulies or elk, but .243 is ideal for TN and AL where I mostly hunt.

 

[stik]

but i really wish you would reconsider the 243.

and go with a ????

7mm-08

 

[fastbs]

for draggin it through the woods i would really like a remington model 7 in .243 or 7mm-08. The model 7 is a compact rifle my wife has a .260 model 7 that is a very nice.

On the budget side stevens is made by savage. it has the same barrel and action as a savage, also parts interchange between the 2 makes. I would put the accuracy of the stevens up against the rem model 7 or 700 anyday.
from what i've played with i would not go any cheaper than the stevens.

 

[Velocity kills]

I purchased the Mossberg super bantam 243 for my son a month ago.It was a selective choice and a good one. It is so light my 7 yr old can hold it well.The trigger is great as well. He loves it and it shoots good. I shot it and fell for it. I like the cun the action is good, accurate and a goog gun. I am getting a 270!! Good bang for the buck.

 

[TiminTN]

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

Excellent advise.....