I've settled on the classic .243 caliber as a small hunting gun/large varmint gun.
I'm looking for recommendations on a cost effective rifle. Something not stupid cheap(read crappy) but the lower cost the better.
I'd prefer a Bolt action instead of a break open.
I'm looking for around/under $400 for the gun itself with no accessories.
Thank you
.243 recommendations
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PoorManQ45
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I was playing with a Howa last night.
The bolt was really sloppy
I also played with a Ruger and a savage(with accutrigger). The Ruger was IIRC an 18" barrel yet weighed more then The Savage with a 22" barrel.
The Savage had a Jeweled bolt and was extremely smooth.
Both were I think $500 new.
I think that's too much, correct?
The bolt was really sloppy
I also played with a Ruger and a savage(with accutrigger). The Ruger was IIRC an 18" barrel yet weighed more then The Savage with a 22" barrel.
The Savage had a Jeweled bolt and was extremely smooth.
Both were I think $500 new.
I think that's too much, correct?
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Urabus GodofTraction
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PoorManQ45
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Re: (Mr1der)
Shoot Straight in Tampa,FLMr1der wrote:ehhh maybe.
where was this at?
Ive got to check local pawn shops(not many).
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PoorManQ45
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Re: (PoorManQ45)
You should be able to get a used savage around that price, which IMO shoots rings around the Marlin. You're correct though that it feels like a big 917, but I'd recommend you pick one up and sight it a few times to make sure it's really what you like.
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