which is the better deal?

[hunter7mmRM]

weatherby vanguard, laminate stock, 338 win mag for $500. OR CZ 550 medium lux, 243 win. for $600 ?

thanks for the input.

 

[kman300]

That would depend whether you want a moose gun or a deer gun.

 

[BigUglyMan]

Apples and oranges. Personally I would tend toward the 338 and I think that $500 is a pretty decent price for that rifle, if it's new. To me the 243 is nearly the least interesting cartridge in the world so $600 for any 243 is asinine.

 

[blargon]

You could hunt anything in North America with the .338, but the .243 is limited to small or light skinned game, so that makes the .338 a better deal for me.

 

[mikeyb]

That's a pretty smokin' price on the CZ. Aren't they close to a grand new? The Weatherby is a good gun too providing you like the fit of the stock (or maybe the laminate is a more traditional stock). Either/or depending on what you've got and what you want.

 

[OldSavage]

That is a wierd comparison. There are a lot of variables not yet explored.

But without any information I'd suggest the CZ.

 

[Budweiser2]

338 is the way to go.

 

[TheTooner]

Both are good guns and those prices seem reasonable to me, but it depends what you want it for. That determines which calibre you should choose.

 

[struff55]

At that price buy them both then you have it all covered.

 

[hunter7mmRM]

okay yeah. i do not 'need' another rifle by all means. just want to take advantage of the deals in town. i have a 7 rem mag, and a 375 H&H. both would take care of any problem i have. i was thinking of the 243 CZ if i was to take a friend hunting maybe. or a little brother. but then i was thinking maybe the 338 would be a fun one to have.

 

[marcoman]

Apples and oranges. Personally I would tend toward the 338 and I think that $500 is a pretty decent price for that rifle, if it's new. To me the 243 is nearly the least interesting cartridge in the world so $600 for any 243 is asinine.

That would make you the "least interesting man in the world"

 

[bogie]

I have a fondness for CZs. Currently have 2 that I bought new. Wish I had known about them sooner but then I would have bought a 308 or 30-06 instead.
European grade rifles and the quality shows.

 

[Rembo]

338 or 243 eh?

Out of those choices I'd go 30-06

 

[gtrussell]

Apples and oranges. Personally I would tend toward the 338 and I think that $500 is a pretty decent price for that rifle, if it's new. To me the 243 is nearly the least interesting cartridge in the world so $600 for any 243 is asinine.

Very well thought out,and helpfull reply.Iam sure op will appreciate the thought you put into your reply....

 

[jethro66]

I'd take the CZ for sure now your fully covered

 

[mikeyb]

7mm Mag and and a .375 H&H covers literally everything. I'd go .243 just to have something lighter, and CZ makes a nice gun.

 

[hunter7mmRM]

i am leaning on the 243 side already too. i am thinking i might never find a deal like that again. now just to sell my garden shed, and i should be set! haha!