243 Savage Package
 

It seems like I am always running into coyotes when deer hunting as well as pheasant hunting. Therefore, I came to the conclusion that there must not be enough folks hunting them and since I am a good guy, I should fill the void.:)

My son and I ML hunt for deer, but I wouldn't mind having a 243 just in case we modern rifle hunt at some point.

After looking around a little I have almost settled on the Savage package gun at walmart. It does come with the Accu-trigger and a Simmons 8-Point scope. The price is $360.

My wife is in her last leg of school as a Nurse Practitioner, so at this point I have to keep the $$$$$ down as much as possible. At least for the next 6 months or so.;)

I have also looked at the Rem SPS as well as the Tikka. Can get the Rem for 420 and the Tikka for 490. Really like the Tikka by the way. But, but by the time I add a scope to these, I am at least $100 over the Savage.

I know the Simmons scope is not the best and many consider it junk. I currently have an 8-Point on a 10/22 and really like it, especially for the ~$40 price.

Anything I am missing here?

RE: 243 Savage Package
 

I don't think you're missing anything if you're deadset on a bolt action. If you would consider a single shot then I would suggest on of these, they are pretty cheap.

http://www.hr1871.com/Firearms/Rifles/hunter.aspx

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976752449.htm

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976687162.htm

The Remington SPS is probably the best gun for the money. They can be had for under $400 if you look hard. At least I can get one from my dealer for about $380.

RE: 243 Savage Package
 

if you are set on the bolt action my opinion you cant beat a savage for the money i have a stevens 200 in 223 and i love the way it feels and handles basically the same gun you are looking at havent got to shoot it yet but hopefully this weekend but a single shot would be cheaper and do the same thing

RE: 243 Savage Package
 

If finances is an issue, you can't beat the Savage Package!

RE: 243 Savage Package
 

Well, I went and bought it. :) It was the last one they had in 243. The price was actuallya little less than I thought. It was $354 and change.

I can't wait to shoot it. Hopefully this weekend.

After looking it over very closely, I am very happy with the fit/finish, etc. Also can't wait to pull that Accu-trigger.

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RE: 243 Savage Package
 

But it aint no 710.:D:D:D

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RE: 243 Savage Package
 

Well, it is late, but I couldn't wait to clean it. After taking it apart and cleaning from top to bottom, I am very, very pleased with this gun. It is built very solid and to me, the fit and finish are outstanding for a gun with this price tag.

Now, I just have to find time to get out and shoot it. I am going to do everything in my power to get out this weekend. Will try to post how the first range session goes.