.243 Rifles

T223

Hi lads,

Looking to get into deer stalktng this year and was looking at a few .243's on the market for under a 1000 to get me started.Just looking for rifle as have scope and bi-pod already.These are my options so far so any info would be appreciated

Savage Edge 650 new
Howa 1500 700 new
Remmie 700 700 new
cz 550 900 new
Ruger hawkeye 900 new

Thanks

daithi55

ive a savage .243 accu trigger and think its a great rifle
fires ust as well as most rifles for the price
knocked fallow and reds with it this year and last

tomcat220t

TIKKA ...go the extra few quid

T223

daithi55 wrote: »

ive a savage .243 accu trigger and think its a great rifle
fires ust as well as most rifles for the price
knocked fallow and reds with it this year and last

I like the price but not the syn stock i prefer timber to be honest,how do you rate the stock.

daithi55

T223 wrote: »

I like the price but not the syn stock i prefer timber to be honest,how do you rate the stock.

i think its great its alot tougher than wood
and easier clean with baby wipes
and a small scrubbing brush fior the grips where clay gets in
and ya can dry it with the hair drier when ya have taken it apart
had a wooden stock before and it marks way easier

T223

tomcat220t wrote: »

TIKKA ...go the extra few quid

I had one in my hands yesterday and would rather the ruger for feel and little bit more weight plus funds are very tight so is unrealitic to me also.

deerhunter1

T223 wrote: »

Hi lads,

Looking to get into deer stalktng this year and was looking at a few .243's on the market for under a 1000 to get me started.Just looking for rifle as have scope and bi-pod already.These are my options so far so any info would be appreciated

Savage Edge 650 new
Howa 1500 700 new
Remmie 700 700 new
cz 550 900 new
Ruger hawkeye 900 new

Thanks

Go .308:D

medic 1

have a remington .243 no problems last few years

Tackleberrywho

T223 wrote: »

Hi lads,

Looking to get into deer stalktng this year and was looking at a few .243's on the market for under a 1000 to get me started.Just looking for rifle as have scope and bi-pod already.These are my options so far so any info would be appreciated

Savage Edge 650 new
Howa 1500 700 new
Remmie 700 700 new
cz 550 900 new
Ruger hawkeye 900 new

Thanks

A mate of mine has a Tikka for sale, second hand for a little over your budget, but is seriously accurate.

I am a Remington fan, But I would only buy the upper range Remington.
Free floating barrel is what you are looking out for

clivej

T223 wrote: »

Hi lads,

Looking to get into deer stalktng this year and was looking at a few .243's on the market for under a 1000 to get me started.Just looking for rifle as have scope and bi-pod already.These are my options so far so any info would be appreciated

Savage Edge 650 new
Howa 1500 700 new
Remmie 700 700 new
cz 550 900 new
Ruger hawkeye 900 new

Thanks

I shot my first Sika deer with a CZ 550 in 65x55 the american model. The owner only changed it for a custom job.

Good rifle and they use them a lot for big game hunting in Africa 'cos they can take a lot of abuse and still come back for more.

In the end a rifle is a rifle is a rifle and all those you have listed will shoot good and kill any deer. And after all it's the one that suits you and feels good in the hand that you will buy.

It wasn't me!

Would definitely go with Clive on this. If it feels good in the hands, you'll shoot better with it. Personally, I really like the CZs, and the day they start offering their standard length 550 actions in left hand, they'll be hearing from me about a couple of guns.

Tackleberrywho

Don't forget http://www.irishguntrader.ie/remington-700-vls-laminated-308-bar/

The above add is 2 months old, but may still be up for sale.

Dealers quote the cheapest Remingtons.

Remingtons are in every price band
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-vls.aspx

Antoennis

T223 wrote: »

Hi lads,

Looking to get into deer stalktng this year and was looking at a few .243's on the market for under a 1000 to get me started.Just looking for rifle as have scope and bi-pod already.These are my options so far so any info would be appreciated

Savage Edge 650 new
Howa 1500 700 new
Remmie 700 700 new
cz 550 900 new
Ruger hawkeye 900 new

Thanks

I am actully on the look out as well. Where you getting those prices?

Thanks

dwighet

The CZ 550 is a very good no frills rifle...
Make sure to get the american stock and not the monte carlo stock though..

The monte carlo stock is designed more for open sights and the american is for a scope;)

John 5

go the extra few bob an get the tikka. be money well spent.

meathshooter1

have a look at these

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=70585126

fallowbuck

I use the Howa 1500 model and can honestly say its as acurate as any... my hunting buddy has the tikka and often suggested a swap out of a laugh, but it can stand to the tikka for accuracy and feel just as good and for anyone who,s going to reply been sarcastic dont knok it till you try it a good quality rifle for its price can,t go wrong

T223

Antoennis wrote: »

I am actully on the look out as well. Where you getting those prices?

Thanks

Dave Mullvihill in Ballymahon gave me prices on remmie,ruger,howa and cz ,Tallaght Rod And Gun for savage and in ISD hilltop have savage + scope for 675 new.

Mountainy Jack

I have a full setup for sale.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=69800143

I am eager to sell, so make me a reasonable offer if you wish. I would be prepared to sell the rifle on its own either if you don't want to buy the whole lot. PM me if you are interested.

The .243 is a fantastic round, you wont be disappointed if you buy one.