Also in that price range is the Remington 783, i really like mine but it's nowhere near stock anymore. Poking around some site sponsors i came across a 783 in walnut stock for 540. I prefer its trigger to the accutrigger. Also found a rem 700 adl compact with scope for 580. In 243.
Looking for rifle recomandations.
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Mystic Precision
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Summerland, BC
Nice to hear about another fan... yep, great rifle
We just need more stocks/chassis.... :-(
Jerry
My recommendation?
Don't be cheap and spend more money.
It is the one tool that will outlast you.
I can't understand why people will spend so little on something that will last forever, yet many spend a fortune on computers that live for a few years only.
As far as caliber, depends what your hunting.
And for a lady or youth go with a caliber light for the game.
It's amazing how many choose calibers that are way overpowered for the game they hunt.
A light caliber will decrease flinch, improve accuracy, comfort and confidence.
Don't be cheap and spend more money.
It is the one tool that will outlast you.
I can't understand why people will spend so little on something that will last forever, yet many spend a fortune on computers that live for a few years only.
As far as caliber, depends what your hunting.
And for a lady or youth go with a caliber light for the game.
It's amazing how many choose calibers that are way overpowered for the game they hunt.
A light caliber will decrease flinch, improve accuracy, comfort and confidence.
fade2black
CGN Regular
- Location
- Central Ontario
Weatherby Vanguard how a 1500 is great value and well built but a little heavy. Ruger American offers a med contour that would make a good range gun. Personally not a savage axis fan but others seem to like them. Also the ruger comes in the new 6mm/243 creed
The recoil really depends on shooting position and rifle weight etc. Even a 243 has some kick when shooting off a bench with fixed rest. If your wife is recoil sensitive then a 243 might have enough recoil to spoil her enjoyment.
For the 300 to 500 meters you mention there really is no need to shoot more than 223. Get an 8 twist barrel (7.5 even better) and load some 80 grainers. She will have fun shooting 300 meters all day.
I bought a Stevens 200 (Savage) in .243 quite a few years ago for about $380 new. To this day, it outshoots my Remington’s and Rugers, and is light and easy to carry - recoil is manageable. I’ve seen a few of them on here where people restock them with laminate or hardwood stocks, which would increase weight and lower recoil even further. With a light bullet (say 70gr) it would be a good rifle for her. They sell for around $400 on here (so basically they don’t depreciate - you could try one and get your money back if it’s not a good fit). The other one I’d suggest is a Ruger American; you could get a compact version in .243 if you need a shorter length of pull - $599 at Cabela’s, so a bit more than your budget but dependable and a nice trigger.
Avoid Mossbergs like the plague - If you swapped one for a timmies coffee you’d be getting ripped off.
I think you’re right on with a .243. Tons of options for reloading so you can go light or heavy, and not break the bank.
Avoid Mossbergs like the plague - If you swapped one for a timmies coffee you’d be getting ripped off.
I think you’re right on with a .243. Tons of options for reloading so you can go light or heavy, and not break the bank.
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- West Quebec
Good advice especially with the computer reference
