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Re: .243 Question

Postby cwink » Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:52 am

Buckwabit wrote:I've looked at the ruger, Remington, savage and Browning varmint models with heavy barrels and the Remington feels the best by far. I'm a ruger man but I think in about a month I'll own my first Remington .243
Which model are you looking at? I can maybe order it cheaper than others.
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Re: .243 Question

Postby Buckwabit » Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:48 am

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Buckwabit wrote:I've looked at the ruger, Remington, savage and Browning varmint models with heavy barrels and the Remington feels the best by far. I'm a ruger man but I think in about a month I'll own my first Remington .243
Which model are you looking at? I can maybe order it cheaper than others.
When i get my money together Chad...You will have the first opportunity because wherever I get it from...It will have to be ordered. The one I like is the Remington 700 Varmint SF(I think). It's the composite stock, Stainless fluted barrel one. 26" Barrel i think..No body has them in Jackson but everyone can order them for me
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Re: .243 Question

Postby cwink » Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:07 am

Buckwabit wrote:
cwink wrote:
Buckwabit wrote:I've looked at the ruger, Remington, savage and Browning varmint models with heavy barrels and the Remington feels the best by far. I'm a ruger man but I think in about a month I'll own my first Remington .243
Which model are you looking at? I can maybe order it cheaper than others.
When i get my money together Chad...You will have the first opportunity because wherever I get it from...It will have to be ordered. The one I like is the Remington 700 Varmint SF(I think). It's the composite stock, Stainless fluted barrel one. 26" Barrel i think..No body has them in Jackson but everyone can order them for me
Great.. See if you can find the model number on here and I can get you a price
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Re: .243 Question

Postby Buckwabit » Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:47 am

Her is the one I looked at. I forgot that the Stainless one doesn't come in .243 so I had to go back to the Blued one. 84217 is the number.

http://www.remington.com/products/firea ... rmint.aspx
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Re: .243 Question

Postby Buckwabit » Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:57 am

The browning's and Ruger's don't come in 243 for their varmint guns so I guess Remington is the one to go with. I don't like the savage..Any other suggested Manufacturers??
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Re: .243 Question

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Re: .243 Question

Postby cagoodwn » Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:24 am

I've had great success on deer and antelope with the 95gr Nosler Ballastic Tip. Has put them all down quick even with some not so perfect shots. I think that would be a great round for hogs as well. I wouldn't use a lighter varmit round for hogs. You want something that will stay together and penetrate. .243 is a great versatile round. Have fun with it.
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Re: .243 Question

Postby cwink » Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:45 pm

Buckwabit wrote:Can I get a price on this

http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/Defa ... code=39042

Out the door prices including Tax Cash price $765/Credit $790.00 for the Ruger Compact.. FYI I have this in a 7mm-08 and love it..
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Re: .243 Question

Postby cwink » Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:50 pm

Buckwabit wrote:Her is the one I looked at. I forgot that the Stainless one doesn't come in .243 so I had to go back to the Blued one. 84217 is the number.

http://www.remington.com/products/firea ... rmint.aspx

This one is $665.00 Cash Price and $685.00 credit. They actually have 2 in stock on this one and could have it here for you Monday..
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Re: .243 Question

Postby Buckwabit » Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:18 pm

Chad, In your opinion, which would be the better all around deer varmint gun??
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Re: .243 Question

Postby cwink » Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:42 pm

Buckwabit wrote:Chad, In your opinion, which would be the better all around deer varmint gun??
Really apples to oranges here. The Ruger is a compact model with a 16.5 inch barrel and was designed for youth/women, I like mine because I like short guns, easy to get in and out of blinds and through the woods and really handi while your walking through the woods with it slung on your sholder. If your primary use is going to be deer then I would say the Ruger..

The Remington 700 is one of the most accurate actions ever made.. Most bench shooters use it. The long barell will really help on velocity and accuracy if your shooting little (Varmits) targets.. So if your primary use is going to be varmits the the Remington..

So for deer in the woods I would go Ruger, for varmits or longer range shooting I would go with the Rem...
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Re: .243 Question

Postby Buckwabit » Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:03 pm

Think I'll go the Remington route cause I don't mind a long gun and i think the accuracy will come in handy..Never know what i'll be shooting or how far. Coyotes could be a couple of hundred yards
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Re: .243 Question

Postby cwink » Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:29 pm

Buckwabit wrote:Think I'll go the Remington route cause I don't mind a long gun and i think the accuracy will come in handy..Never know what i'll be shooting or how far. Coyotes could be a couple of hundred yards

Good deal..
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Re: .243 Question

Postby KWAKHED » Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:18 am

You won't go wrong with that caliber. I love it. It is perfect for what you want. I have killed over 30 deer with one using the winchester 100grain power points and shot several yotes. I think the Remington will serve you the best for dual purpose.
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