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 Wanting to buy a .243
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02/20/14 08:02 PM
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JMalin
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Accuracy out of the box and trigger are most important. After that would be action and fit+finish. What is my best option under $500? How about under $750?
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: JMalin]
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02/20/14 08:05 PM
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kmon11
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lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
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02/20/14 08:07 PM
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ETXFIREMAN 1
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^^^this^^^ I don't own one but if I was buying a new rifle this is what I'd buy.
No doubt about the AR crap, just damn shame hunters don't have self control and knowledge
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: JMalin]
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02/20/14 08:08 PM
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redchevy
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You looking for a wood or synthetic stock. If wood then there aint much if any in the 500 range.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: JMalin]
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02/20/14 08:22 PM
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Doc M
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Rem 700 can't go wrong with it.
Thanks
Doc
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: ETXFIREMAN 1]
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02/20/14 08:25 PM
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GriffGruff78
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^^^this^^^ I don't own one but if I was buying a new rifle this is what I'd buy. There are lots and lots of rifles that will fit the bill, but I absolutely agree that the Tikka T3 is one of the best value rifles available.
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: JMalin]
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02/20/14 08:46 PM
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Judd
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Tikka is going to be a good one hard to argue that.
For the money I'm not sure the Thompson Venture can be beat in the 1st category. Rem700 is good if you plan on upgrading a bunch of stuff because of the aftermarket parts availability.
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
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02/20/14 09:16 PM
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Txkiller
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Like Judd said if you plan on doing any aftermarket stuff remington 700 that's the only reason why I stick with the 700's.
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: JMalin]
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02/20/14 09:41 PM
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HuskerinAggieland
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Bought my son a Tikka in .243 for Christmas! Amazing gun- I am very jealous of him now. Only downside is that it is synthetic vs. wood. But that is my preference, not his.
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: HuskerinAggieland]
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02/20/14 11:49 PM
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Lone Ranger
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Winchester Model 70 Featherweight!!
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
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02/21/14 12:13 AM
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Winchester Model 70 Featherweight!! For <$500?? Don't think it'll happen. Ruger American Rifle meets your specs.
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: JMalin]
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02/21/14 12:17 AM
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Remmy 700 in the less than 500
"Democracy is a sheep and two lions voting. Liberty is a well armed sheep contesting the vote."
Ben Franklin
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
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02/21/14 02:23 AM
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Boomalkachaka. I have 2. Solid rifles.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
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02/21/14 02:28 AM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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Winchester Model 70 Featherweight!! For <$500?? Don't think it'll happen. If you could be the best deal ever!!!
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: JMalin]
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02/21/14 02:33 AM
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nsmike
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In the $750 category if you shop carefully the CZ 550 American.
for every stereotype there's a prototype don't be the prototype
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: kmon11]
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02/21/14 02:39 AM
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^^this^^ I helped a friend with load development for a T-3 in 243, and was astonished at how well it shot, as well as how well the rifle functioned.
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: JMalin]
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02/21/14 02:42 AM
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: JMalin]
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02/22/14 04:49 AM
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Winchester Model 70 Featherweight!! I love mine....but out of that $500-750 price range
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
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02/25/14 04:04 AM
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JMalin
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Went with a T3 hunter. Hopefully I'll have my hands on it early next week. Maybe this Friday if I'm lucky. Went $10 over the $750 budget after shipping costs and taxes.
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: JMalin]
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02/25/14 04:08 AM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
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02/25/14 10:11 AM
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Well played. 
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: JMalin]
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02/25/14 12:31 PM
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scrub buck
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Rem 700 no matter how you twist it.
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: tth_40]
#4991330
02/25/14 12:40 PM
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kmon11
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Well played. Post up some pics from the range when you can, every T3 I have shot has been great in accuracy and handling.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: JMalin]
#4992534
02/26/14 12:30 AM
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Black Ice
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I bought a Sako A7 stainless in .243 at cablea's last year for $699 on clearance. One of my most accurate guns and is light weight.
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Re: Wanting to buy a .243
[Re: JMalin]
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02/26/14 01:17 AM
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J.G.
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Went with a T3 hunter. Hopefully I'll have my hands on it early next week. Maybe this Friday if I'm lucky. Went $10 over the $750 budget after shipping costs and taxes. With the right powder charge under a 90 gr bullet it will put 3 touching at 100 yards, 5 inside 7/8". Very good rifles! Well done! Never sell it!
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