.243 recomendations

[riggers 2]

hi all put in for my .243 there on monday and got it back this morning less than a week really chuffed any way my question is what do you all recomend rifle wise all thoughts greatly appreciated i will be using it for fox and deer thanks all paul

[elvolcan 0]

When you apply for a variation , does the FEO need to visit again?

What did you have on your FAC previously and for how long?

 

Anway less than a week is amazing! Have you pinched yourself yet ? lol

[bignoel 14]

reccomendation depends on size of your wallet. the worlds your oyster i use a less exspensive remmi 7 with a 17.1/2inch barrel T8 mod and now a schmidt an bender scope shoots 100gr striaght as a die goodluck

[riggers 2]

hi mate was looking at a remi too and a parker hale safari i have had my fac since last august and no i didnt need another flo visit well chuffed though

[bignoel 14]

my remmi i get on great with and didnt cost a fortune does what i ask of it thats the main thing

[dartmoorman 0]

How long is a piece of string. But a Sako 75 or 85, S&B Klassic scope will last you a life time.

[Paul.L 0]

As mentioned before it all depends how deep your pockets are.

They all do the job so its all down to personel preference,some people prefer to buy something slightly cheaper and then get it worked on ,trigger etc, Others would rather buy the finished article . Another vote for the Sako 85 stainless /synthetic

[flytie 1]

I have seen some very good bargains to be had on Sako 75's (that's what mine is) at various gundealers. But when all said and done, you can buy any of the rifles available and not be dissapointed, but I would like nice glass to sit on it and I too would go for a Schmidt & Bender Klassic.

 

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[riggers 2]

thanks guys will see whats about any of you ever heard of a savage arms 243

[Mr_Logic 5]

Yes. Good rifles, Yanks love them but spoiled somewhat by high prices in the UK. Garlands are the importer.

 

So long as it is a new rifle with accutrigger it should shoot well.

[riggers 2]

great cheers mr logic was just quoted some prices there for some new rifles

 

remi 700 £720

 

tikka t3 £ 795

ruggar 45 £625

sako 85 £1400

 

what do you think of these prices

[jamie g 17]

you wont get much better shooter right out the box then a savage mate. i was close to buying one in 22/250. and all the reviews i had been reading up on them where top marks for accuracy. dead easy to rebarrel to if needed in the future.

 

sako are nice rifles dont get me wrong but there alot of money and i bet no more accurate then the savage. i guess your paying for the sako brand and build which is a good thing.

 

i would see what rifles you like the feel of in the shop. the new winchester mod 70 looks a good bet to im glad i got one in 22/250 and wouldnt swap it for any other rifle. soild build and accuracy comes with h/s stock to so cant be a bad thing:gunsmilie:

Edited March 29, 2009 by jamie g

[riggers 2]

cheers mate the savage is accually second hand not new

[Deker 3,478]

Difficult to respond as each manufacturer makes so many varients...but I have 2 x Tikka T3, a Lite and a Hunter and I have recently bought a Rem 700SPS Stainless in .308 and I'm impressed..... but the X Mark Trigger is still not as good as the Tikkas!!

Edited March 29, 2009 by Deker

[Mr_Logic 5]

Remington seems expensive, and personally for me Sako is too much money, but if I had it that might change!

 

Ruger is a good enough rifle but make sure you get a Hawkeye not a Mark II, as unless you get the VT variant you need a replacement trigger, they're about 6-8 lb pull and not adjustable - even dealers trying to sell them admit the trigger is shite!