Help need buying picking out a new gun!!!!!!!!!!!
 

im looking at a rem. 710 bolt in 243. just wanted to know if any
body used one a these and if there any good. how bad would they
blow up a coyote?

RE: Help need buying picking out a new gun!!!!!!!!!!!
 

the gun would not bemy first chioce the action on a 710 is very rough but the gun is extremly accurate. If you dont mind a rough action then the gun would be fine.
good luck

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what would be a better choice? just started coyote hunting and
am looking for a gun that dont costo much

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Avoid the 710 if you can!! Look at the 700 SPS or the Howa 1500's.;)

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CZ 527 American and Savages plain package with scope in .223 Rem or .22-250 as the two quich choices.
I only use my .243 on really windy days for longer shots because of the heavier bullets. They fly a bit better in heavy wind.
Savage has a 10GPX3 w/ Accutrigger in .223 rem or .22-250 with a Simmons 3x9x40 scope for $556.00
CZ527 American- no scope same calibers- MSRP $664.00
Got mine NIB at a shop in NY for $309.00 in .223- a real shooter too!
Easy on the wallet and excellent out of box accuracy for a new comer.
Good luck!

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I picked up a Savage 110 chambered in .270 win as my first rifle. I've been nothing but happy with it at the range, have yet to take it in the field. I spent somewhere in the neighborhood of $354 brand spankin new at walmart. That included a 3x-9x scope, which I hear that particular model that comes with the package isn't the best choice, but it will work for now.

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Avoid the 710. Do some searches on the various forums and you'll understand. Keeping it inexpensive, I'd look at Savage.
Also, since when is the desired outcome to "blow up" a coyote?

RE: Help need buying picking out a new gun!!!!!!!!!!!
 

thanks for all the info. the desire is NOT to blow them up

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You could get a Remington Model 700 SPS in .223, I think they make it in that caliber, or maybe it's the .22-250. That'll cost you $500 minus the scope brand new.

Or, you could get a Ruger MKII in .220 Swift, it's a VERY accurate rifle at 100 yards, and it'll do great on longer shots if you practice.

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I recommend YOU AVOID THAT REM. 710 as if it was infected with ANTHRAX! It is one P.O.S.

There's nothing wrong with the .243, but get one in a Weatherby Vanguard or a Savage. If you have to buy a Remington, save up your cash until you can afford a M700 or a Model 7. Look on the gun auction sites...they can save you big bucks!

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A lot of folks are very happy with the Stevens 200, which I am one of them. Very accurate, reasonably well made rifle for a low price, normally around $265-$300 new. Seen a few for sale in the forums in .243 w/decent scope for about $325. Basicly, it's an older Savage w/o accutrigger in their old style synthetic stock. It makes a perfect fit for those on a tight budget and is WAY better than the Rem 710! The stocks are a bit rough, factory leaves the mold lines on, saves money, I reckon. And the finish on the bolt handle could be a bit "thicker" but overall very nice, exspecially on target paper.

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Unfortunately I own a 710. Shoots real straight, but internally it is junk. I live in Illinois, where we have to slug hunt for deer. I was invited to go on a deer hunt in Missouri and needed a decent rifle scope combo. I looked at the name Savage and couldn't do it.

Then you see the name Remington. Great name. I was stupidly biased. The 710 that I own still shoots straight, nice groups at 100 yards but the action is already showing sighns of wear and only after 100 or so rounds through it. I will not take this gun on any hunts as my primary piece. It will be used as a back-up only. $289 poorly spent. I should have bitten the bullet and spent just a little more on a 700 and put a scope on it. In fact I would have been just fine with open sights on that trip. Killed a doe at 75 yards. I coulda done that with open sights.

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Not sure what a 243 will do, but...

took 3 "out" a couple weeks ago with a 7 Mag using 140 Gr Nosler BT's. Kinda put a hole through them.

Did I mention I hate Coyotes...

RE: Help need buying picking out a new gun!!!!!!!!!!!
 

i had the 710 in 243. it was pretty accurate. but as for the mechanical specs of the gun i would avoid the 710 and get a howa or savage.