another 243 question

xi32 · 02-24-2009, 10:30 PM

hey guys ive narrowed it down to 2 rifles thanx to all your help thanx a million what im wondering now would a stevens 200 be an ok coyote rifle i dontplan on using the rifle very often just shoot the yotes when i get the chance so would the 200 be ok or is there a big enough difference i should get the savage 111 i found a stevens for 300 and the savage for 475 i just cant see the reason to spend that much when i will use the gun so little but i want a good rifle so should i go the cheaper route or spend the extra money and get the savage thanx again

bugsNbows · 02-25-2009, 02:16 AM

The Stevens will work...no doubt. However, the Accu-trigger on the Savage is sure nice. I'd go with the Savage if it were my choice. Whether (or not) it's worth the extra $ is your decision. Good luck.

RugerM77.270 · 02-25-2009, 06:54 AM

For a every so often gun go with the Stevens, and get some good glass.

TUK101 · 02-25-2009, 12:14 PM

There is no reason that the Stevens wont work good for you. Just put a descent scope on it and practice enough with it to get good and comfortable with the gun. Practice is the key.

BuckShooter · 02-25-2009, 12:39 PM

xi32,
Hell, if you know what caliber you want? The hard part's done. Now, (here's where the wallet comes in) which one do you WANT? Sorry, couldn't resist.

JagMagMan · 02-25-2009, 04:16 PM

I have been reading good reviews on the Marlin XL-7 and they are coming out with a short action version, the XS-7. It has a trigger similar to Savage's Accu-trigger and will come in .243, 7MM-08 and .308.
I am waiting to get my hands on one in .243! You might want to find the Marlin before deciding!

BuckShooter · 02-25-2009, 05:17 PM

I have had a few different deer rifles. The only one I ever miss is an old Remington 788 in .243 Winchester. Had the trigger set at 23oz. That was the only gunsmith work ever done on the rifle. What a sweet shooter. I've been a .243 fan ever since.

Doe Dumper · 02-25-2009, 06:36 PM

That Stevens will do a fine job for you.

Bocajnala · 02-25-2009, 07:54 PM

Stevens will do good, but practice is key. it can be an every-so-often gun for hunting, but it has to be an often to practice and get good. Good luck and let us know what you choose.
-Jake

kilotanker19 · 02-25-2009, 08:40 PM

i bought a stevens 22-250 for my wife and with handloads it will shoot half inch all day but i have done some tinkering with the trigger. with the accutrigger it should be good to go. its a win win so the question is which one do you like best?