Well it turns out I need a new rifle.

[pharaoh2]

It's going to be a .243 Winchester, I need a new moose and bear rifle.

Not sure what I want though, I thought Sako 85 but their just too much money. I can't really justify spending $2000 on one rifle, though I have always wanted to try one. I like the Ruger rifle, but the CDL is a nice looking rifle too. I had good luck with Tikka, and probably would just buy a Model 70 Sporter if they came in that chambering, which unfortunatly they don't. Don't really feel like a Featherweight but maybe I suppose. I figure I'll give myself about $1000 to spend on the rifle, a sporter style, no heavy varmint rig. So what do you think? If you had $1000 to drop on a .243 what rifle would you choose?

 

[double gun]

Save another $200 and look for a used Sako 75

 

[John Y Cannuck]

While a 243 can be made to work for moose, It would never, ever, under no conditions, no f'n way, be my choice.

But I would take a Winchester Featherweight in a more suitable cartridge.

 

[pharaoh2]

I was fooling around about the use, just don't tell all the too serious experts that...

 

[Boomer]

A Remington M-7 can be a nice rifle, or should I say made into a nice rifle, but I agree the CDL is eye catching.

 

[1899]

There are so many really nice used classics out there in your price range. I recently saw a full stock Husqvarna in .243 - but missed out on it - for $800. Maybe a Browning Low-Wall - they are super handy and you won't see yourself coming and going at the shooting range. Perhaps a Steyr-Mannlicher Luxus L - although that would probably cost you a bit more than $1000 - but certainly less than a Sako 85. For a new rifle I'd think of a Kimber. Or a new Cooper - but then I'd go with a .250 Savage....

 

[Joep17]

While not a huge fan of any piece of ruger, Clay had a beautifully stocked #1 on his list of pictures.

If I was going to buy a cartridge unsuitable for hunting, I would get it in an unsuitable rifle

Seriously, I got a #1 in 9.3x74R and now plan on getting several more. Think about the neat combo.

 

[SuperCub]

It would be a shame to see a Marlin XS7 shoot as good as as Sako worth 4 or 5 times as much.

I'd buy the Marlin.


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[Ormachek]

I was just gonna say, marlin XS7 in a boyd's stock.

I'm officially a marlin XS/L-7 fanboy now.

 

[gallen270]

While a 243 can be made to work for moose, It would never, ever, under no conditions, no f'n way, be my choice.

But I would take a Winchester Featherweight in a more suitable cartridge.

not my first pick either, but i have an ex girlfriend who took three or four with her little a-bolt. all clean kills from what she said.

 

[sunray]

Look into a Savage. Doesn't really matter which model. Epp's wants $583.20 for a 22", blued, detachable mag, 11FCNS(Hunter) with the synthetic stock. Lots of money left for a good scope.

 

[bigbush]

Savage 16fcss or a weatherby vanguard. I've had both in .243, sold both and I want both back!

 

[todbartell]

Ruger no1-A would be cool. Maybe too cool for you

m77 Hawkeye or a 70 Fwt or Extreme Weather SS

 

[Dogleg]

The CDL is one of the nicest looking Remingtons in awhile, and I'm not just saying that because I have a CDL stocked .243.
If price is an issue, I really don't know how you can beat a $499 tupperware Vanguard.

 

[pharaoh2]

If price is an issue, I really don't know how you can beat a $499 tupperware Vanguard.

I thought about that since I've owned two in the past and both were very accurate, however:

Sale Price: $649.88
Originally $749.95

http://ca.wholesalesports.com/storefront/firearms/bolt-action-rifles/vanguard-synthetic/prod104061.html

They seem to have bumped the price. And even $650 on sale is too high for a Howa, considering they used to be $500. Not much more and a guy could pick up a nice Model 70, which I really do prefer.

 

[Bucknkd]

While a 243 can be made to work for moose, It would never, ever, under no conditions, no f'n way, be my choice.

But I would take a Winchester Featherweight in a more suitable cartridge.

agreed

 

[FLHTCUI]

I'm going fishing.....

 

[jbmauser]

Winchester 70 FW. I have one in .308. Very nice rifle.

 

[500cadillac]

http://ca.wholesalesports.com/storefront/firearms/bolt-action-rifles/vanguard-synthetic/prod104061.html

They seem to have bumped the price. And even $650 on sale is too high for a Howa, considering they used to be $500. Not much more and a guy could pick up a nice Model 70, which I really do prefer.

$650 is for the stainless one. Change it to blued and its $499.

 

[pharaoh2]

Ooops.