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bigpapa4045
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Posted: November/19/2008 at 20:56 |
hey guys! im looking for a ligt recoil heavy barreled rifle that will get out to 400-600 yards!
iv narrowed it down to a .223 or a .243!
what does everyong think of theses
pros and cons please!
im deff goin to get a remington 700 sps v of sps tactical
let me no what u guys think!
and what does everyone think of the sweet bsa caliber scopes?
and the cabelos tacticals?
thanks guys
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swtucker
Optics Master Joined: September/03/2008 Location: Low Moor Status: Offline Points: 1430 |
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What do you want it to do when it gets there? Poke a hole in paper, kill a varmint, kill a deer?
As for the two scopes you listed....I don't think much of either of them. If I were to give wisdom on a scope, I'd tell you to spend AT LEAST half as much for the scope as you did for the gun...Super Sniper, Nikon Monarch, Bushnell 4200 and so on.
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3_tens
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The .243 will have a lot more punch, and will stand up better to wind. The .223 ammo will be much less expensive than the .243. At 600 yds you will need much better quality of glass than you will get from BSA.
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Big Squeeze
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Between the two, the 243 for sure and NO BSA scope!
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Steelbenz
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I'd just go with the .308 and be done with it.
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"Don't argue with a fool! From a distance you can't really tell who's who!"
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8shots
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243 definately. Wind drift on the lighter bullets could make it fun to hit those 600yd targets!
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bkondeff
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I agree with 3_Tens assessment.
.243 is better, but the ammo for the .223 is less expensive.
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cheaptrick
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.243 fo' sho'!!!
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bigpapa4045
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hey again guys! i get what your saying about goin to a .308 i have a remington police with a super sniper on it already! i wanted to try a dirrerent round! thats why i was thinking the smaller caliber! easy to shoot and still be able to hit out to about 600 yrds! i like gun projects.lol iv decided to get the .243! what scopes you guys thinking! i dont want a fixed power this time! |
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lucytuma
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I'd start with a standard 3x9 scope, depending on budget I think a setup like this deserves at least a Nikon Primos or bushnell 4200 both in 3x9 and at a cost of $250-300. From there your options are almost limitless.
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Mr. Tapeworm
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Love your text!
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trigger29
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I agree with this completely. And as far as not wanting a fixed power, thats understandable. However, you don't want a BSA scope EVER. I can personally attest to that. I can't dial ranges to 300 yards, and they're marked on the turret! The thing doesn't track..........well at all. It goes where it wants to. It doesn't care what you input. I've had it go left when I dialed right. It wasn't the gun, that much I know.
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300S&W
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Since you did specify heavy bbl,I'd look for something in either .25 or 6.5 caliber. I did hear a rumor that Howa was going to chamber for the 6.5-284.
As for BSA,I ain't goin there.
til later
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Ring Master
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I have 4 fat barreled center fire rifles. Among those are a 223 & 243. The other two are 22-250 & 308. If I had to pick one, I'd take the 308 hands down. I have fired it in a police sniper match at up to 600 yards and can pull off Head shots at that distance. Not every shot mind you but enough to get your point across. #2 choice.... 243 Fo Sho.
RM
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mbielec
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What type of rifle are you going to use? AR type or bolt action. What type of shooting are you going to use? ( Light plinking, target, tacital, varmit,) I would go with the 223. Being a very popular cartidge, there is a lot of data on different ammo avaible. You will to think about what bullet weight your going to use, you may run into some twist issues. I have 2 remington 700vls in .223 , one with a 1in12 twist for bullets under 60gr. The second ond has a 1in8 twist for longer shots that require a bullet with a higher B.C . There are also many price options on rifles,optics, and ammo to meet your budget.
BE VERY WARNED!!!! Shooting is very fun and may lead to other things like joining a local club, a smile that just dosent go away, and worst ao all, if you do it long enough you will see that yor 1 rifle has grown into a whole safe full! Good luck, shoot safe and good shooting! |
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rifle looney
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Here I am now 46 and I still want a 243 got or had everything else.nice caliber for a young one....muzzle blast seems a little more than others....IMO
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Monster
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I have a 223 but a 243 now sounds so fun....I can imagine it now a nice 243 going 4000 fps wow.....
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"Get Busy Livin' or get busy dyin'" -Red (Shawshank Redemption)
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Ring Master
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First the 223, then a 243, then ...., then .... Then you're like me, two safes full and a bad want for another and another. Just don't let your wife see both open at the same time. If she can't take inventory and you can always need a new one.
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Ron
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Monster
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Luckily I'm not married
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"Get Busy Livin' or get busy dyin'" -Red (Shawshank Redemption)
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Ring Master
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Stock up while it's easy
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