troy fairweather
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you cant go wrong with a cz,
Accurate .243
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cdb1
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My daughter and I have Weatherby Vanguard S2 .243’s that are very accurate.
375supermag
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Hi...
I had a Sako L579 Forester in .243 back in the '80s that would shoot under an inch at 100yds with factory ammo...no longer remember the weight but it was Winchester brand.
I had to sell the rifle due to a divorce in the late '80s.
I was without a .243 for a long time but I finally found another very nice Sako L579 in .243 a year or so ago. I haven't shot it much but I think considering the limited number of rounds I have through it, that it has the potential to be a pretty accurate rifle. I just haven't had the time to shoot it very much yet...other projects and priorities.
I had a Sako L579 Forester in .243 back in the '80s that would shoot under an inch at 100yds with factory ammo...no longer remember the weight but it was Winchester brand.
I had to sell the rifle due to a divorce in the late '80s.
I was without a .243 for a long time but I finally found another very nice Sako L579 in .243 a year or so ago. I haven't shot it much but I think considering the limited number of rounds I have through it, that it has the potential to be a pretty accurate rifle. I just haven't had the time to shoot it very much yet...other projects and priorities.
My .243, Tikka T3 Lite shoots really great and it's the only factory rifle that I haven't "improved". It's a blued model with a synthetic stock. For hunting, I'd like to have a stainless model, but they're considerably more expensive.
I looked for a target that I shot with the rifle, but can't put my hands on it, but remember that it shot my handload about 1/2 MOA at 100 yards. I couldn't be more pleased with the rifle and don't want to try to "improve" it.
I looked for a target that I shot with the rifle, but can't put my hands on it, but remember that it shot my handload about 1/2 MOA at 100 yards. I couldn't be more pleased with the rifle and don't want to try to "improve" it.
Yup. Bought a Tikka T3 in stainless .243. To say I was disappointed is an under statement. I called customer service and they didn't know what round they used at the factory to test. Said it was my fault but if I wanted them to check it send the gun and $75 bucks and they would look at it but they were sure it was my fault. I posted here about it some years ago and got called everything but a child of God. One other guy said he had the same experience. I had more in scopes, rings and ammo than the gun was worth. Maybe A couple of us just got lemons but after the customer service experience I'm done with Tikka. On the other hand, the couple of calls I've made to Savage or CZ about minor issues were excellent. One call to Ruger got a barrel replaced immediately and free of charge. Customer service in the gun business is high priority. Those of us who are older remember the Remington close the the bolt and it fires fiasco ( as I mentioned earlier ). They were finally sued into correcting it ,as I recall, but denied it until they were.
loose noose
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I have a Savage Model 110 made about 1954 or so that will place just about any weight bullet from a major manufacturer in right at MOA, however, using my hand loads (Hornady 90 GRN) will shoot 1/2 MOA with 3 shot groups just about any day of the week. I also have the Ruger No.1 RSI, that will shoot my hand loads right at MOA and factory just a bit worse, as I'm still working on that rifle.
Steve51
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I have a Ruger M77 (.243) that was made in 1975. It is very accurate when I shoot from a bench rest. The only factory ammo I have shot is Hornady 75 gr. HP. I handload and use Hornady 75 gr. V-Max bullets over 38.5 grains of Varget. Both loads are very accurate through this rifle. I bought the rifle used and had seriously considered a Remington, Savage, or Mossberg. I have not regretted buying the used rifle instead of a new one.
I had a Savage 110, 30-06 with a low comb that I bought new around 1959? and it kicked the heck out of me, so I bought a semi-inletted blank and contoured it to fit me, and styled after Weatherbys. It shot 3/4 MOA and was a pleasure to hunt with, taking both varmints and deer.
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mljdeckard
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Not literally off the shelf, but I just built a AR-10 in .243 with a X-Caliber 1/8 barrel. Installed a Stoner nickle-boron bcg, and tested with the only off-the-shelf 100 gr ammo I could find in this small town, Remington Core-Lokt. On a bad rest with my giddy hands, 1" @100.
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Never understate the .243 Win, especially in the accuracy department. For several years it was the #1 choice of top OTC shooters and accounted Nat. Championships. Since it's been around for over 60 years it tends to be overlooked by new shooters wanting the latest and greatest, but most of these recent arrivest calibers will be gone and forgotten when the old .243 is still going strong. This .243 SAKO Forester HB varmint model with its vintage scope may be viewed as a relic by some, but I'll match its accuracy against anything on today's market.
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