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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: romaknows on January 29, 2012, 02:34:17 PM

Title: budget .243 for youth???
Post by: romaknows on January 29, 2012, 02:34:17 PM: Hey everyone, my friends 13 year old daughter is interested in hunting and i would like to buy her her own rifle to start practicing with(her father past away in 99).I dont have a ton of money to spend but i also dont want junk.I really want to know if there is certin models to stay away from.(she is very tall for her age so an adult stock will do).
Thank you
Title: Re: budget .243 for youth???
Post by: JohnVH on January 29, 2012, 03:16:52 PM: the savage stevens 200 models, awesome shooters and are cheap!
Title: Re: budget .243 for youth???
Post by: coriantonk on January 29, 2012, 03:32:13 PM: Have a look at the Marlin X7 series. Youth or adult, if you watch for a sale, you can pick the rifle and A scope for under $400. They come with a trigger alot like the Savage Accutrigger.
Title: Re: budget .243 for youth???
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 29, 2012, 03:40:05 PM: i hunt with a rem 788 and love it
Title: Re: budget .243 for youth???
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 29, 2012, 03:59:52 PM: Tikka makes some great rifles. I would for sure check them out! You can find them at gun shows and most shops for around 450-500. Sometimes even cheaper if you can find a promo deal or store coupon.
Title: Re: budget .243 for youth???
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 29, 2012, 04:14:41 PM: Savage Axis www.lowpriceguns.com
Title: Re: budget .243 for youth???
Post by: KFhunter on January 29, 2012, 05:07:10 PM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on January 29, 2012, 04:14:41 PM
Savage Axis www.lowpriceguns.com (http://www.lowpriceguns.com/)

almost bought one of those, but then I tried out the remmy 700 sps compact and thought the extra money was well spent.

the axis was very bad
Title: Re: budget .243 for youth???
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 29, 2012, 05:14:17 PM: Quote from: KFhunter on January 29, 2012, 05:07:10 PM
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on January 29, 2012, 04:14:41 PM
Savage Axis www.lowpriceguns.com (http://www.lowpriceguns.com/)

almost bought one of those, but then I tried out the remmy 700 sps compact and thought the extra money was well spent.

the axis was very bad
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............but it's for a beginner. Thne she can graduate to a better gun.
Title: Re: budget .243 for youth???
Post by: fish vacuum on January 30, 2012, 12:49:13 AM: There are some really solid rifles in the lower end of the price spectrum. Personally, I like Savage rifles. Marlin and Mossberg both come to mind right away for affordable yet very functional guns. I'd pick one of them over a low-end Remington.
Title: Re: budget .243 for youth???
Post by: KillBilly on January 30, 2012, 05:24:13 AM: Cabelas has the rossi setup right now... I think it is 20ga. .22 & .243 for $279.00 right now. Great deal for a youth.
Title: Re: budget .243 for youth???
Post by: Slenk on January 30, 2012, 06:04:12 AM: Quote from: JohnVH on January 29, 2012, 03:16:52 PM
the savage stevens 200 models, awesome shooters and are cheap!

I have used Savage rifles for over 40 yrs.
Buy her a Savage or Stevens . But stay away from the AxisTheir triggers are not nice and the stocks are weak in the grip are. If you go to the Savage Shooters forum you can read up on them. Also no replacement stocks are available for the Axis.
Title: Re: budget .243 for youth???
Post by: C-Money on January 30, 2012, 06:44:48 AM: Remington model 7 youth, sweet shooting, moderately priced.
Title: Re: budget .243 for youth???
Post by: rasbo on January 30, 2012, 06:46:51 AM: Quote from: C-Money on January 30, 2012, 06:44:48 AM
Remington model 7 youth, sweet shooting, moderately priced.
X2 bought one for the spousal unit and I carry it more often now great gun
Title: Re: budget .243 for youth???
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on January 30, 2012, 07:01:23 AM: 3x I own 2 and they both shoot awesome.....a .243 and a .223....No problem reaching out there with the shorter barrel :tup:
Title: Re: budget .243 for youth???
Post by: kckrawler on January 30, 2012, 07:08:50 AM: Stay away from the Remington 770. The price is tempting but the gun is a pile...