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If you were looking to buy a 243 and had an $800 budget (scope not included)what brand would you buy?
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Vanguard or Remington 700 are the two I chose between
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I could be happy with a Tikka.
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I'd try to find one of the Ruger All Weather rifles. Failing that, I'd go with either the T3 or the American.
The Americans are beginning to show up frequently at the range i shoot at most. Hard not to like a rifle that performs like they do.
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Ruger American. Then plenty left over to upgrade on the scope, buy loading supplies, etc.
Or a T3 stainless for under $600
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I also want a nice .243. I am looking for a Sako or a winchester feather weight.
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Ruger, Remington & Savage are twisted faster than Tikka & Winchester. I like the faster twist cause I gives me option if I wanna load a 105 A-Max.
Cant warm up to the stock on the RAR. If there was an after market stock that wasn't so heavy it would be an option.
My last Rem 700 was an SPS ADL Walmart special that I was to happy with.
Savage I don't know a thing about and don't hear much about on these forums.
Was also looking for a SS option but not a deal sealer.
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Remington or Ruger Hawkeye
I really like my 24" ADL in a Ti stock
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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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The Tikka stainless/laminate is a very nice gun as well and is right at that price range
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Yeah Tikkas are prove shooters, I can even live with plastic stock, but can it spin a 105??
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I have a TC Venture. I am happy with . It is a .243 Win youth with 20" barrel. I have had some really good groups with it and some only 1" - 1.5" . It goes for about 450 now days. Cant say I LOVE the gun , but am happy with it. Kind of heavy for a youth 20" barrel though.
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Winchester model 70 featherweight - period.
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105 might be best in an 8 twist according to most sources, so I guess that does throw out the 10"
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Hawkeye, 700, or used Kimber. Stainless.
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Yep, Howa, Remington, Ruger Hawkeye, or Tikka.
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Vic, I have a VanGuard in 270, damn thing is heavy. If the Howa is like the VG in 243 its a 10 twist
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