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Offline Jayhawkeye

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« on: January 29, 2008, 08:31:13 AM »
What is the best economical .243 bolt action rifle for hunting deer and varmints?  New or Used.  Under $400?  Under $700?
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Re: .243 Opinions…
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2008, 08:46:22 AM »
Under $400 would have to be a Stevens 200.
Under $700 would have to be Savage, Tikka, CZ......

That is just my opinion.
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Re: .243 Opinions…
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2008, 09:14:34 AM »
Under $400 the Stevens 200 hands down. Under $700 take your pick. The $$$ you save with the Stevens 200 you can put into a decent scope.
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Re: .243 Opinions…
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2008, 03:11:23 PM »
Under $700 I would take a look at the Ruger MKII Varmiter, mine is an absolute tack driver and will shoot 5 shot groups that can be easily covered with a dime at 100 yards
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Re: .243 Opinions…
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2008, 05:03:32 AM »
SAVAGE - you cover both ends of your range - economical, reliable and accurate. If you want pretty - CZ w/ wood stock.
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Re: .243 Opinions…
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2008, 12:30:38 PM »
The Stevens is a 110 Savage action without the accutrigger. I left a .243 new in the box youth model on the table for $225 out the door. Been kicking myself ever since. If the guy still has it next month I`ll bring it home.
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Re: .243 Opinions…
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2008, 01:38:55 PM »
I bought a Stevens this season and it shoots very well for me.  The only thing about this rifle that I slightly disliked is the stock...It looks kind of cheap, but I airbrushed it and I think it looks awesome now.  It shoots 70 up to 100 grain factory loads right around MOA all day long, it has the recoil of a .410, and I only paid $269 for it brand new.  Get a good scope and a Stevens and you will be more than satisfied!  Good huntin!
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Re: .243 Opinions…
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2008, 02:30:24 PM »
Simple , Stevens 200............
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Re: .243 Opinions…
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2008, 09:41:41 AM »
In the under $700 range, I've got my Ruger M77 MKIIs  (25-06 and 260 Rem). Under $400 I've got 2 Stevens 200s (223 and 243). I love em all.
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Re: .243 Opinions…
« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2008, 01:03:52 PM »
The CZ550 in .243 w/Burris Fullfeild 2 3-9. 14 rounds fired, loves 100 grn PMC. Shipped to you ffl for $575. That's the best one!
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Re: .243 Opinions…
« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2008, 02:27:42 PM »
Sounds like a good deal to me. You have to figure the scope alone is about $150.00. Dale
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