Deer hunting beginner
11-10-2009, 06:01 PM
#1
Spike
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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Deer hunting beginner
I will start hunting next season and would like info on the 243 rifle. What's your opinion and thoughts about what someone could buy a used one for and if you even think it would work for deer hunting. Deer is the biggest animal I will be hunting. I've read up some on the net and am pretty confused so far. Thanks in advance. Mike
11-10-2009, 06:47 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minnesota
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I bought another one just tonight. It is a Remington 700 ADL in .243. It's a versatile weapon. Some use it for predator hunting, mainly coyotes. It's a common whitetail deer caliber too. When I first started killing deer at long ranges, it was my first gun I used. Whitetails can be cleanly taken out to 400 yards and more. If one is strict to keeping to the "recommended" 1,000 ft. lbs. of energy to kill a deer, a 95gr. Remington Premier Accutip still retains almost a thousand pounds at 400 yards with the .243. It's a very good deer caliber and I think you will be very happy with it.
Good luck,
iSnipe
Good luck,
iSnipe
11-11-2009, 04:04 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,445
The 243 is fine. Other good short action choices are 260 Remington, 7-08, 7x57, .308 Win. Can't go wrong with any of these, so if you go used, keep your options open.
I also like the new Savage rifles, they are a good and accurate rifle. They don't look the greatest (except their top of the line models), but deer don't care. The Stevens model is even less money.
I also like the new Savage rifles, they are a good and accurate rifle. They don't look the greatest (except their top of the line models), but deer don't care. The Stevens model is even less money.
11-11-2009, 07:07 AM
#6
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: North Chili, New York
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Personally, I've had bad luck with Savage in terms of quality. May be poor luck as my dad and friends haven't had the same experiences with their older Savages. There are other inexpensive makers out there. The Marlin XL7 and XS7 have been getting great reviews.
I would also consider a 270. A little more range and would take larger game. I prefer versatility and range not only in yards but range of target selection. A gophers, pronghorn and deer will die with either one.
With all that said, any of the calibers mentioned are can't miss. I would base the selection of cost of rifle and availability and cost of ammo.
I would also consider a 270. A little more range and would take larger game. I prefer versatility and range not only in yards but range of target selection. A gophers, pronghorn and deer will die with either one.
With all that said, any of the calibers mentioned are can't miss. I would base the selection of cost of rifle and availability and cost of ammo.
