Best .243 on the market?
#1
Spike
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Best .243 on the market?
I am looking into purchasing a .243 and would like to know what the best gun on the market is for this caliber. I have looked at the TC Venture and it is very impressing for the money...are they good guns?
#2
Here are 3 that I'm looking at right now in .270 Win. (My .243 is a Remington 700 SPS DM - great shooter too !).
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ucts_id=121934
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ducts_id=86703
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ducts_id=90826
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ucts_id=121934
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ducts_id=86703
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ducts_id=90826
Last edited by Sheridan; 04-13-2011 at 11:47 AM.
#3
I'd look at rifles (like the Remington 700 SPS) that use a short action for calibers like the .243. Some (like Mauser actions) use the same long action for the .243 that they use for a .30-06 (example). Long bolt throw not needed.
#4
You might want to refine your question by specifying the intended purpose. I understand the .243 is a pretty versatile caliber, with potential for whitetail as well as varmint shooting. But I'm not sure whether the same rifle would be recommended for either application.
#7
so many options, TC venture didn't make my list though...
If I had to do over I'd certainly want my .243win built on a short action, not a long action.
browning, remington, sako, savage,
If you wanna spend the $$ and want a lightweight .243, I'd probably go for that Browning A-bolt Ti.
Depends on the use for this rifle, varmints, long range, deer and coyotes, most sights have a search option for calibers, with some spec comparisons you can find out whether or not they're built on a short action or long action.
If you're looking for a handy 243 to deer hunt and shoot a coyote, then I'd avoid buying a varmint style 243 weight over 9lbs with a 26" barrel.
Give us some more info and we can probably narrow it down for you.
If I had to do over I'd certainly want my .243win built on a short action, not a long action.
browning, remington, sako, savage,
If you wanna spend the $$ and want a lightweight .243, I'd probably go for that Browning A-bolt Ti.
Depends on the use for this rifle, varmints, long range, deer and coyotes, most sights have a search option for calibers, with some spec comparisons you can find out whether or not they're built on a short action or long action.
If you're looking for a handy 243 to deer hunt and shoot a coyote, then I'd avoid buying a varmint style 243 weight over 9lbs with a 26" barrel.
Give us some more info and we can probably narrow it down for you.
#8
Here are 3 that I'm looking at right now in .270 Win. (My .243 is a Remington 700 SPS DM - great shooter too !).
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ucts_id=121934
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ducts_id=86703
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ducts_id=90826
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ucts_id=121934
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ducts_id=86703
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ducts_id=90826
#10
There are a lot of good ones out there. What is the best for me however, may not be the best for you. Tossing out the 'el-cheapo' models, find the one that fits you and feels good to you.
I once was a diehard Rem fan. Now I have swung almost exclusively to Savage and Browning. But the T/C has some great reviews. Unfortunately I am a southpaw and I've become too accustomed to LH bolts.
I once was a diehard Rem fan. Now I have swung almost exclusively to Savage and Browning. But the T/C has some great reviews. Unfortunately I am a southpaw and I've become too accustomed to LH bolts.