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Rem 673 Guide Gun - .308 or .243 cal.

Old 12-30-2003, 02:41 PM
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Default Rem 673 Guide Gun - .308 or .243 cal.

Any feedback on the Rem 673 Guide Gun in .308 or .243 caliber?

The .300 Short Action Ultra Mag is a great shooting gun, I am more than satisfied with the performance of my 673. Remington has produced a few .308 and .243 caliber 673s this year. For my purposes, whitetail hunting and high power silohette matches, the .308 is a more appropriate caliber. The .243 is also a consideration with the reduced felt recoil and cost of ammo.

Interesting combination on the 673 would be scope with see thru mounts to use the iron sights as needed.

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Old 12-30-2003, 03:29 PM
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The term "guide gun" and 243 just don't seem to go together.
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Old 12-30-2003, 03:45 PM
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Default RE: Rem 673 Guide Gun - .308 or .243 cal.

I did give that some consideration. .300 SA UM, .350 and .308 seem to fit the 673.
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Old 12-31-2003, 05:07 AM
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Hi m2fin,

I know this doesn't help with your specific question concerning the .308 Win or the .243 Win. But I do have a Model 673 chambered for .350 Remington Magnum and have been very happy with it to this point. I have had it for less than a year....and haven't even had time to work with any handloads for it...so I'm speaking from very limited experience. For me, it seems to carry in the hands well....comes to shoulder well....and seems well balanced. Particularly because of my chosen caliber I elected to go with a Leupold Vari X III 1.5 X 5. This scope allowed me to mount it without requiring the removal of the rear sight. (An important consideration for me in this caliber and for when we get back to Alaska.) Also I elected to use "quick detachable" Leupold bases and rings. Once again I think in keeping with the purpose of the rifle!

I have had a fair amount of experience with both the .308 and the .243 in other rifles. Both are very capable cartridges. Considering the strengths of the .243 and what it does best...almost seems at cross purposes of the Model 673. Personally I prefer the .243 in a medium weight sporter where it accomplishes its dual purposes equally as well.....and even though the 673 could be applied in that fashion....mounting any type of scope in 3X9 or 4X12 "range" would require the removal of the rear sight. (Why package the caliber in that configuration?) But that is just a personal preference.

In all truth, between the .308 Win and the .300 SAUM, I almost might actually prefer the 673 in .308 over the .300 SAUM, for the exact same stated reasons. (I know that will garner a few howls.) Not because I don't believe the .300 to be a very capable cartridge...but because I'd hate to reduce the utility of the rifle by not having the option of quickly interchanging to open sights.....and that requires a "smaller scope" which does not fully utilize the potential of a cartridge like the .300 SAUM. Though you could most probably "make do" with a good l.5 X 5, 1.75 X 6, or possibly a compact 2 X 7 that would fit and not require removing the rear sight. (And in all cases I'd insist on quick release mounts on such a rifle.) Other wise it really does negate the rib...the sights...and the real purpose of having such a rifle.

Best of luck with your selection!

P.S. Which scope combo did you finally select to go with your .300? (Did it affect the handling in anyway that you didn't care for...or not really?) I like the cartridge immensely......but I've waited so long for a .350 that there was absolutely no way I was going to miss it this time around. (And knowing the American consumer.....there is no telling how long it will last this time?!?)
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Old 12-31-2003, 09:18 AM
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Default RE: Rem 673 Guide Gun - .308 or .243 cal.

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The 673 .300 has a Redfield Illuminator 3x9, with standard mount (no see thru). Very satisfied with the .300 performance on the range at 110m and 275m, 1.5" groups at 60m and 110m. Significant drop at 275m -5" using 165g Rem psp.

The weight, balance and fit of the 673 are really nice. The .300 felt recoil is significant but the muzzle blast/concussion is off the charts (shakes the rafters in the range shed!)

Based on the that the .308 should be a great shooter with lower felt recoil and muzzle blast/concussion.
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Old 12-31-2003, 05:34 PM
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Default RE: Rem 673 Guide Gun - .308 or .243 cal.

Remington is also chambering the 673 in 6.5 rem magnum. Grice's gun shop in clearfield ,pa are taking $25.00 deposits now and the guns will be available @ the end of Jan or first of feb. This cartridge may fit your needs as well.
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Old 12-31-2003, 11:35 PM
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Default RE: Rem 673 Guide Gun - .308 or .243 cal.

For me the 308 would be my choice . IMO the 308 is hard to beat for deer.
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Old 01-01-2004, 02:30 PM
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Default RE: Rem 673 Guide Gun - .308 or .243 cal.

There's some "felt recoil" in the .350 Rem Mag as well.....but quite manageable. Muzzle blast, though significant, is not what I'd call terrible. And even though accuracy has been "reasonable" with the factory loads....I'll wait until I've had time to test some reloads before I'll say any thing other than that! But, in total, I'm pleased with the "package" to this point in time.

I wouldn't mind having a 673 chambered in 6.5mm Remington Magnum....just to save as a "collectable". As good a caliber as it is....I'm not sure it is going to find much more acceptance this time around. (I wander if I can claim it in my IRA and take a "tax deduction" on the purchase?)

I guess I shouldn't even joke about that.....lest the IRS find out!
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Old 01-08-2004, 07:40 AM
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Default RE: Rem 673 Guide Gun - .308 or .243 cal.

Question for akbound...

In using the 1.5x5 Leupold on you 673, I understand you didn't need to remove the rear sight. What about the shark tooth front sight? If you left it on the gun, can you see it in the scope at any of the magnifications? I've never seen one of these guns in person (just in print and on the Internet) so maybe the front sight in not as high as it looks???

I'm thinking seriously that I NEED 673 and since I've already got one of the short 1.5x5 Leupolds, I think it would make for a nice scope for that gun. Least the physical dimensions of the scope won't overpower the gun.

Speaking of accuracy, how does your gun group w/ factory ammo. Say at 100 yards? I'm not a reloader, so this is of interest to me. As it's been said many times, only accurate guns are interesting.

Thanks in advance for answereing my questions. Appreciate your time.
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Old 01-08-2004, 08:25 AM
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The 673 .300 saum/Redfield 3x9 Illuminator I have shoots 1" groups at 100meters using Rem 165gr factory loads. Just tossed the targets the other day after taking them to the gun shop, they were not certain what the 673/scope/factory load results would be.
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