Want to buy a 243 rifle

[trippledigitss]

I got a Savage Edge Combo  in .243 a few months ago (now called Axis) at Cabela's, camo stock for $329. They also had them with black stock for $279-$299 at Big5 & Walmart - Cabelas was $299. It came with a Bushnell 3-9x40 scope that seemed OK but I never shot it on that rifle. I put it on my boys 10/22 and it works fine for that. I just shot the 243 for the 1st time this last weekend and I was impressed - but being a rookie that doesnt take much!  The bolt is smooth & tight and I shot a 3 shot group within an inch, inch & half total spread at most. For me thats good and I'm sure the rifle will shoot better than I can. I dont know about all the ballistics stuff and that, I just bought the cheapest ammo they had at Cabela, I think it was 100gr, dont remember the brand, I'd have to go look. I put an older-ish Tasco 2.5-10x42 Target/Varmint Scope on it that I bought used somewhere and it seems suprisingly good to me - again limited experience. But even compared to my Nikon Coyote Special it is not bad at all. I would recommend it for a cheap rifle. I can post some pics  if you are interested?   

[Phantom Gobbler]

I have a Savage Model 99 in .243 and it is a joy to shoot!  Have fun!

[chuck270]

Is .243 big enough for Elk..?  9 years old.  200+ yards.  Ruger M77 hawkeye compact.

I beleive it might be.

[KillBilly]

I don't know the twist rate of the Barrel but you must keep in mind that you will not be able to shoot any bullets over 95 gr unless you have a fast twist rate. It should be at least 1 in 8" or faster.

Not that a 95 gr bullet won't kill an elk but it will require some exellent shot placement.

Look farther into this before you purchase

[trippledigitss]

That is awesome Chuck270! Congrats to your boy!

[chuck270]

Thanks Trippledigitss.

But the credit goes to him.  I was just the guide and the guy packing all the food it takes to feed him all day.

Sorry, this has gotten a little off of the original post.  I should have put it in the Elk hunting section.

[carpsniperg2]

Thats a very cool pic! thanks for sharing it chuck. Love seeing youth hunter with animals Nothing puts a bigger smile on my face