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Im thinking of purchasing a Jarret Rifle in .243 . I have a buddy who is great friends with Kenny and can get me a great deal. What are your opinions of this rifle and are there other rifles I should concider along the same lines?

If owning a Jarrett rifle means that much to you then by all means buy it. There are however more alternatives to that rifle then can be posted here without crashing the server and all will be at the max 1/2 the cost.

I can't see having that kind of money wrapped up in a .243, but that's just me and my opinion.

Is there such a thing on a Jarrett?

I don't get it, thousands of dollars for a rifle, make from the same stuff as a BIC lighter.....Lots of guns in that $$$ range that will hold more value down the road....my 2 cents worth

OK i dont know anything about Jarret thats why I am asking. From the sound of it looks like it's an over priced piece of plastic. What are some gun manufactures that would hold there value down the road? Would something like a Griffen & Howe be a better option? All ideas & opinions would be helpful & appreciated. I would like something in the .243 caliber.

overpriced yes but is quality rifles.It has to depend on how good the deal is you might be getting it for a price even with others.So find out the deal you can get before discounting this option

If you can get a Jarrett at a price comparable to other name builders, I would jump on it.

What's comparable? Well, to me that is $2500-3000. About the price of a NULA, Rifles Inc. etc.

For me, beyond $3000 I'd have to think twice. Others may have a higher pain threshold.

But, if you get a smoking deal you can always peddle it later if your wants change.

I'd get a 270/280. The 243 has too many limitations.

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If .243 is your game plan,then look at the many Winchester pre-64 model 70's,featherweights,varmints,standard or Super Grades.You can shoot,or hunt with them, own then awhile,then sell them and get your money back or even make a little.Same with Savage 99's,Mannlichers,so on...

Kenny builds a great gun for his "niche" market,but at 5 thousand plus there are other options....and I will be the last to fault a fellow for his choice in women,guns or dogs..

If you can haul that load....do it!

+1

Or any caliber he makes for that matter. I have shot one of his beanfield rifles before. 3/4 @ 100 with handloads.

Not impressed with that one, especially for the $5,300 my buddy paid for it.

Over rated, Over priced and Over hyped. IMHO.

JM.

Well, I've had several rifles built up for a lot less. Even the new Savage rifles I've put together myself will do as well as any super custom jobs from top makers. You can build a new Savage action up from ready made high end parts for about $1,400 at retail, not including the scope. Or look at Coopers, a lot of gun for the money.

But if you want to purchase a heirloom rifle, or spend a lot of bucks why no get one of these?

www.johnrigbyandco.com/html/AfricanExpressBoltRifle.html

The light rifle can be had starting at $18,500, in 270 to 375 H&H, and the African Express Rifle starts at $33,500. Go to the "Stocks" page ( www.johnrigbyandco.com/html/stocks.html ) and see what a real rifle is supposed to look like, exhibition English or Turkish walnut - oh my! Why they even fit the stock to you. That way the rifle in the pickup rack can be worth more than the truck! Makes me wish I had won the lottery, I'd order one tomorrow.

A $1400 Salvage ought to come with a courtesy kick in the nuts................

Have you shot one of the high-end savages lately?

There's no such thing. Do I have Salvages wearing Custom tubes?

Certainly.................

I'd go for a custom by one of the other makers before I'd spend the money on a Jarret.
We have some good custom makers who post here. Ask and ye shall recieve lots of references of the good guys.
Or you can almost do it all yourself. Order your choice of stocks. See if Rick's got a bargain McMillian that will fit your choice. Have a good Remington, or some other action, rebarreled by somebody like Pac-Nor and you are 80-90% there.
After that, it's a few little things and you are done. Same performance and much less cost. E
I've done it. Got advice right here. Works quite well. E

you guys are not looking at the big picture if this great deal is equal to a custom from other sources why not get the jarret.

I agree!

If you can buy a Jarrett at 1/2 price you will never lose on the deal.

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+1 on this train of thought. I could not see paying $5000+ for one of his rifles though he does build the whole thing himself, action, barrel and stock but if your buddy can get one at 1/2 price then why not. You should also look at Jarret's wildcat if you want a 243, I believe its close to a 6-06 based on a 270 win case.

You have to live with shelling out the money, so its really your decison to make. He may have a niche market but doing something right as he's been around for 20+ years.

Checked w/ my buddy and he said 1/2 price and a real nice tip.

+1 on the Savage....It's a great gun these days, Had a guy beside me slip away his SAko .243 topped with a NF that you could count craders on the moon with, and pull out a brand new f-class Savage. It had a Bushnell Elite on it and he was outshooting the Sako hands down. One ragged hole. It was brand new Out of the shop that day. Nothing wrong with a sAvage. Not my preference but I wont' be dissn them.