Post by: crowinghen on January 03, 2012, 07:38:33 PM
Savage .243 model 110 with a 3-9x32 scope
thanks!
Post by: Special T on January 03, 2012, 07:48:42 PM
Post by: FALFire on January 03, 2012, 07:57:25 PM
Post by: crowinghen on January 03, 2012, 07:59:46 PM
we bow hunt for deer, but thought it would be too hard to get a coyote in that close. But we also thought that we might call in game other than coyotes, so we'd want to be prepared for that too.
If we weren't interested in deer or larger game, what would you suggest?
thanks!
Post by: WA hunter14 on January 03, 2012, 08:01:25 PM
Post by: crowinghen on January 03, 2012, 08:09:57 PM
thanks!
susie
Post by: Wazukie on January 03, 2012, 08:14:16 PM
Post by: WA hunter14 on January 03, 2012, 08:25:12 PM
Post by: scudmaster on January 03, 2012, 08:34:40 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 03, 2012, 08:49:58 PM
Post by: AWS on January 03, 2012, 08:57:24 PM
In other words what ever feels good to you will kill coyotes. I've been looking for the perfect predator gun for a long time, I'm down to four I like best, Terrain and Quary tells me what I'll be carrying that day.
Post by: 400out on January 03, 2012, 08:58:44 PM
Yes....the 243 is a great coyote caliber. You load that bad boy up with 55gr Nosler B-Tips and you have a 22-250 on steroids. That's what I use in mine and it flat hammers them dogs.:tup: that's the ticket!!!!!!!!
Post by: crowinghen on January 03, 2012, 09:04:39 PM
Looks like we'll be going to look at the gun I mentioned on Thursday ( Savage .243) just more versatility, and if we don't end up using it or liking it , probably pretty easy to re-sell.
thanks again!
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on January 03, 2012, 09:09:53 PM
Post by: iusmc2002 on January 03, 2012, 11:00:24 PM
Thank you all!
Looks like we'll be going to look at the gun I mentioned on Thursday ( Savage .243) just more versatility, and if we don't end up using it or liking it , probably pretty easy to re-sell.
thanks again!
The good thing about the Savage system, is that if you don't like that particular caliber, they are very easy to rebarrel. Several major barrel makers have barrels you can install on your own, if you have the barrel vise. You don't have to order one short-chambered and partially threaded, then take it to a 'smith and have him finish it, they come ready for install. Something else to think about
Post by: M_ray on January 03, 2012, 11:30:45 PM
Post by: lghtnquik on January 04, 2012, 01:26:43 AM
Post by: crowinghen on January 05, 2012, 12:20:12 PM
If anyone has one for sale please send me a PM- thanks! looking to pay less than 500 for gun+ scope.
thanks!
Post by: crowinghen on January 06, 2012, 12:25:08 AM
Post by: FALFire on January 06, 2012, 06:00:01 AM
Post by: rasbo on January 06, 2012, 06:09:02 AM
Post by: ELKBURGER on January 06, 2012, 06:22:24 AM
Post by: flinter on January 07, 2012, 11:27:06 PM
Post by: trippledigitss on January 11, 2012, 10:08:25 AM
ANY gun is a good coyote gun as long as you can killem! :tup: The other question is a good gun for whom? the 243 IMO is a great calling gun because you can kill all legal game with it. Bear cougar, deer and even elk (Not recommended by many) I personlly use my 30-06 because it helps sharpen shooting skills... I think if you are looking for a predator/deer gun then this is it... If you were looking for a predator only... Cougar, coyote, bobcat gun then I might go something differrent, but a .243 is a good round.
Yep - great point. I dusted a coyote with my .243 1st time I took it out. I normally use .223 or 22-250 - that is if #4 buck is out of range - and if I am going to be shooting long range I'll usually take my Howa Axiom (22-250) over my MP15 (.223) but my MP is good at long range too, just not as much 'bite' at 200yds in my opinion. But when there is a possibility I may see something bigger, like a cat, I'll grab the .243 for the reason SpecialT said above.
I bought the .243 Savage Edge Combo (now Axis) in camo for $299 at Cabela's about 6mos ago. I changed the scope on it, it came with a Bushnell 3-9x40, to an older Tasco Varmit 2.5-10x 50 that I like. The gun shoots well even with the cheapest of ammo, its light, and the camo dip looks pretty good. I'd say get it! :tup:
Post by: crowinghen on January 26, 2012, 12:33:08 PM
I got the Savage Axis youth size .243 in black for about 300 bucks including tax- I think the scope is fine, the trigger is a bit heavy. gonna take it out shooting this weekend :)
Susie
Post by: ELKBURGER on January 26, 2012, 12:41:42 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on January 26, 2012, 12:51:50 PM
Post by: addicted on January 26, 2012, 12:59:51 PM
Post by: trippledigitss on January 26, 2012, 02:35:17 PM
Picked up my rifle today!
I got the Savage Axis youth size .243 in black for about 300 bucks including tax- I think the scope is fine, the trigger is a bit heavy. gonna take it out shooting this weekend :)
Susie
Cool! Have fun with it and then go get some dogs! :tup:
Post by: FC on January 26, 2012, 02:46:58 PM
nah thats a crappy set up for coyotes. that gun can probably only kill them out to 600 or 700 yards and thats with a good scope. Definately not worth anything.
Definitely need a .375 H&H minimum, them dogs are tough! If you can't make at least an eyeball sized entry hole they will just run off! :chuckle:
Post by: trippledigitss on January 26, 2012, 02:51:09 PM
nah thats a crappy set up for coyotes. that gun can probably only kill them out to 600 or 700 yards and thats with a good scope. Definately not worth anything.
Definitely need a .375 H&H minimum, them dogs are tough! If you can't make at least an eyeball sized entry hole they will just run off! :chuckle:
Whats up FC? Wanna head out to Kenmore with me tonight? :mgun: