Tim Neitzke
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Originally Posted By: 2muchgunGet her a Remington Model 7........
The best for the price range.
The best for the price range.
Best .243 on the market today?
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EJ Reichenbach
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the weatherby s2 is a great shooter the 243 comes with a 24inch barrel they can be had for 499 and the trigger is adjustable
Step 1. Take Girlfriend to well stocked gun store. Step 2. Stand by with cash or credit card ready. Step 3. Remain silent while she looks over various rifles. Speak only when asked for information. Step 4. Pay the cashier for rifle that Girlfriend selects. Step 5. Enjoy life with happy Girlfriend.
Originally Posted By: GaryLCStep 1. Take Girlfriend to well stocked gun store. Step 2. Stand by with cash or credit card ready. Step 3. Remain silent while she looks over various rifles. Speak only when asked for information. Step 4. Pay the cashier for rifle that Girlfriend selects. Step 5. Enjoy life with happy Girlfriend.
Great advice listen to this and life will be good for you
Great advice listen to this and life will be good for you
Remingtonman
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Originally Posted By: jdk81Okay, I guess that is my fault for not adding in a price. I am not looking for a high dollar rifle. I want something that will be accurate enough for deer at her effective range. Which is probably no more than 200 yards, at best, at the moment. I am not looking to spend a lot. Basically the cheapest that you guys know of that has enough accuracy to take a deer at 200 and possibly further in the future. I do NOT want to spend much more than $400-500 before glass at the absolute most.
Thanks!
You cant go wrong with the savage axis. Ive got one in .223. She shoots great. With factory sierra 55gr. hpbt I was shooting a .55" group at 100yds. Its a cheaper rifle but a great gun for hunting and for the money you cant beat it
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You cant go wrong with the savage axis. Ive got one in .223. She shoots great. With factory sierra 55gr. hpbt I was shooting a .55" group at 100yds. Its a cheaper rifle but a great gun for hunting and for the money you cant beat it
Coyotejunki
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I'd Look for a used Rem, Howa/vanguard, tikka, savage
Dogpopper
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Originally Posted By: CoyotejunkiI'd Look for a used Rem, Howa/vanguard, tikka, savage
I agree a hundred percent. Hard to ask for the best 243 then get suggestions for an axis. Nothing against them but by the time you do a stock and or a trigger you'll be paying more than just buying a decent gun to start with.
I agree a hundred percent. Hard to ask for the best 243 then get suggestions for an axis. Nothing against them but by the time you do a stock and or a trigger you'll be paying more than just buying a decent gun to start with.
WyoCoyoteHunter
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I am a Remington fan, I would go with 2MuchGun on the model 7.. But a friend got a Stevens in .270. With Fed. blue bx ammo it is a tack driver..
dan brothers
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DannoBoone
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Or this:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/2-MAR70325
For a lower priced rifle in your price range, this is a
very good one. I did what was mentioned above and got rid of
the tupperware stock and replaced it with a nice Boyd's stock
which STILL all falls within your price range.
The trigger is adjustable but mine didn't need it. The
receiver reminds me a lot of a Remington receiver. Perhaps
that's just one more reason they're being called
"Marlingtons".
If you can find a place that has them, have her try it out
and see how it handles for her. I'm thinking she'll like it.
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/2-MAR70325
For a lower priced rifle in your price range, this is a
very good one. I did what was mentioned above and got rid of
the tupperware stock and replaced it with a nice Boyd's stock
which STILL all falls within your price range.
The trigger is adjustable but mine didn't need it. The
receiver reminds me a lot of a Remington receiver. Perhaps
that's just one more reason they're being called
"Marlingtons".
If you can find a place that has them, have her try it out
and see how it handles for her. I'm thinking she'll like it.
dan brothers
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but the savage has a 160.00 scope on it...plus a magazine feed... plus a accutrigger
trailrider121
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Originally Posted By: DannoBooneOr this:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/2-MAR70325
For a lower priced rifle in your price range, this is a
very good one. I did what was mentioned above and got rid of
the tupperware stock and replaced it with a nice Boyd's stock
which STILL all falls within your price range.
The trigger is adjustable but mine didn't need it. The
receiver reminds me a lot of a Remington receiver. Perhaps
that's just one more reason they're being called
"Marlingtons".
If you can find a place that has them, have her try it out
and see how it handles for her. I'm thinking she'll like it.
You got rid of the Marlin X factory stock? I modded mine by strengthen the foreend with a carbon arrow shaft (or alum rod) with filler. Did not spend much money on it, and has no bipod flex. Also bed action with Devcon. The stock performs well out to 600 yards. PM more with more info.
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/2-MAR70325
For a lower priced rifle in your price range, this is a
very good one. I did what was mentioned above and got rid of
the tupperware stock and replaced it with a nice Boyd's stock
which STILL all falls within your price range.
The trigger is adjustable but mine didn't need it. The
receiver reminds me a lot of a Remington receiver. Perhaps
that's just one more reason they're being called
"Marlingtons".
If you can find a place that has them, have her try it out
and see how it handles for her. I'm thinking she'll like it.
You got rid of the Marlin X factory stock? I modded mine by strengthen the foreend with a carbon arrow shaft (or alum rod) with filler. Did not spend much money on it, and has no bipod flex. Also bed action with Devcon. The stock performs well out to 600 yards. PM more with more info.