09-02-2007, 06:43 PM
So, I drew an antelope tag for the first time in about 5 years. The last one I shot with my .270 and it seemed a little too much gun.
And the truth is this may just be justification because I want a new toy... But I've been thinking about adding a .243 to my collection mainly for Antelope, Whitetails, and those California pigs (really fun, if you've never hunted them, plan a trip)
I've been looking at the Cabela's great outdoors days sale ad, and it seems that for what I want to spend, my basic choices are:
1. Ruger M77 MK2...
2. Remington 700 SPS
3. Savage 110
By the time a scope (3x9?), case, and sling are added all 3 price out right around $600.
I know this is the kind of question that if you asked 20 different hunters you will likely get 20 different answers, kind of like asking whats better Ford, Chevy, or Dodge... (Chevy of course... DUH...)
From what I've read in a few national discussion forms (Guns & Ammo & American Hunter I think) thats basically what I've been getting, though I did see more negative comments about the Remington than either of the others. (silicone parts, a bad trigger, and a non-floating barrel ??? I dont really know what the last one means...)
However, I know a lot of choosing the "right gun" has to do with local climate, terrain, type of shots, altitude, etc...
So, I now put the question to you, my local, always opinionated, fellow BFT hunting peeps...
Which one would you choose and why ???
Thanks,
Noonan...
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And the truth is this may just be justification because I want a new toy... But I've been thinking about adding a .243 to my collection mainly for Antelope, Whitetails, and those California pigs (really fun, if you've never hunted them, plan a trip)
I've been looking at the Cabela's great outdoors days sale ad, and it seems that for what I want to spend, my basic choices are:
1. Ruger M77 MK2...
2. Remington 700 SPS
3. Savage 110
By the time a scope (3x9?), case, and sling are added all 3 price out right around $600.
I know this is the kind of question that if you asked 20 different hunters you will likely get 20 different answers, kind of like asking whats better Ford, Chevy, or Dodge... (Chevy of course... DUH...)
From what I've read in a few national discussion forms (Guns & Ammo & American Hunter I think) thats basically what I've been getting, though I did see more negative comments about the Remington than either of the others. (silicone parts, a bad trigger, and a non-floating barrel ??? I dont really know what the last one means...)
However, I know a lot of choosing the "right gun" has to do with local climate, terrain, type of shots, altitude, etc...
So, I now put the question to you, my local, always opinionated, fellow BFT hunting peeps...
Which one would you choose and why ???
Thanks,
Noonan...
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