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Re: So, What's next?

Post by Grizzle » 27 Nov 2018, 7:05 pm

I swear to go god I’m gonna burn this ipad. I’ve tried four times to reply
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by Grizzle » 27 Nov 2018, 7:07 pm

I’m not sure what the model is, but it felt right, sorta choosing a new dog. Short barrel, synthetic stock, think it’s a new model
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by bladeracer » 27 Nov 2018, 7:16 pm

Grizzle wrote:I’m not sure what the model is, but it felt right, sorta choosing a new dog. Short barrel, synthetic stock, think it’s a new model


If it's the 783 you might want to have a look as some forum threads.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by JimTom » 27 Nov 2018, 7:22 pm

.243 is a sensible choice mate and will fit in the middle there somewhere.
Long range rabbits, foxes and cats no worries at all.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by JimTom » 27 Nov 2018, 7:49 pm

Always fancied a .243 myself. Maybe one day.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by Grizzle » 27 Nov 2018, 7:50 pm

Blade racer, if it is, I’ll check. But with the limited I have to get out, it’ll be be lucky to get 50 rounds through it in a yaer
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by TassieTiger » 27 Nov 2018, 8:03 pm

JimTom wrote:.243 is a sensible choice mate and will fit in the middle there somewhere.
Long range rabbits, foxes and cats no worries at all.


Except he bought a 223 ?
The veritable laser Calibre - from my limited, but ever growing experience.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by Grizzle » 27 Nov 2018, 8:17 pm

If it’s half as good as my 204, I’ll be a very happy old man
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by JimTom » 28 Nov 2018, 7:45 am

TassieTiger wrote:
JimTom wrote:.243 is a sensible choice mate and will fit in the middle there somewhere.
Long range rabbits, foxes and cats no worries at all.


Except he bought a 223 ?
The veritable laser Calibre - from my limited, but ever growing experience.


Also a good choice. Thanks for setting me straight there Tassietiger.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by TassieTiger » 28 Nov 2018, 9:36 am

I so want to start a funny, sarcastic argument RE 223 vs 243 lol. I’m not though...
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by Daddybang » 28 Nov 2018, 10:34 am

TassieTiger wrote:I so want to start a funny, sarcastic argument RE 223 vs 243 lol. I’m not though...


Ya mean something like "the .223 is the female friendly version of the .243"
:o :lol: :drinks:

Or maybe "theres nothing wrong with the .223 ... my missus loves it""
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by Bent Arrow » 28 Nov 2018, 12:14 pm

"223, the go to option for man bunners that can't handle the recoil of 6.5 creedmore"
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by PaddyT » 28 Nov 2018, 12:38 pm

Bent Arrow wrote:"223, the go to option for man bunners that can't handle the recoil of 6.5 creedmore"

I have both- clearly i am a manbunner! Oh and they are both Finnish!
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by JimTom » 28 Nov 2018, 1:01 pm

PaddyT wrote:
Bent Arrow wrote:"223, the go to option for man bunners that can't handle the recoil of 6.5 creedmore"

I have both- clearly i am a manbunner! Oh and they are both Finnish!


Nice mate. I am in the exact same boat.
I too must have a manbun.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by PaddyT » 28 Nov 2018, 1:11 pm

Yeah, the 6.5 is lovely to shoot, I whacked an aftermarket recoil pad on (its a Tikka CTR) and the recoil is about the same as my 223 Lite , the only issue I found after taking it for a walk on Sat was that it is not a suitable calibre for meat hunting rabbits and the oversize bolt lug on the CTR tended to get caught up in my pack webbing but I will switch another sling onto it and I think that will solve the problem.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by JimTom » 28 Nov 2018, 1:26 pm

Nice bit of kit mate by the sounds of it. Never had the chance for a shot out of a CTR, but would like to one day. I have a Tikka .223 and rate it highly. Would buy another Tikka in a heartbeat. My Creedmoor is a Sako, only the A7, not the really expensive one. Nevertheless it’s a Sako and it shoots nicely.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by TassieTiger » 28 Nov 2018, 1:27 pm

In the words to the person who bought my 243 - lot of extra powder, lot more noise..exact Calibre for those that can’t get a 223 on target lol
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by Grizzle » 28 Nov 2018, 5:30 pm

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Re: So, What's next?

Post by Sergeant Hartman » 29 Nov 2018, 3:29 am

Seriously guys, what's wrong with you any gun is better than having nothing. And if you only have a 243, just means you are saving up to get a 223 and manbun. I will have them all..... then kill lots of paper with it and some DIY reactive targets.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by RoginaJack » 29 Nov 2018, 11:23 am

What, A 223 has a recoil! :lol: I thought it just had 1 more decimal number after a 22LR.. :unknown:
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by TassieTiger » 29 Nov 2018, 11:36 am

RoginaJack wrote:What, A 223 has a recoil! :lol: I thought it just had 1 more decimal number after a 22LR.. :unknown:


As said like a proper 2.43...owner lol
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by SCJ429 » 29 Nov 2018, 5:16 pm

Grizzle wrote:If it’s half as good as my 204, I’ll be a very happy old man


It's not going to shoot like a 204, the 223 can be very accurate but it doesn't have much horsepower. A Remington is also not built to the high standards that the Finns build into their rifles. I will be interested to hear what you think of it compared to your Tikka.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by TassieTiger » 29 Nov 2018, 5:34 pm

Doesn’t have much horsepower?
OR an alternate view is that it doesn’t waste any horsepower...efficiency = common sense.




Cough cough...did someone say 06 power waster?
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by Sergeant Hartman » 29 Nov 2018, 5:46 pm

M as n, this argument is so funny, I seem it before in

Evo vs Sti
Ford vs Holden
Apple vs Samsung

Blah blah blah, blah blah blah, anyway all I wanna know is why aren't there good looking women in politics
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by SCJ429 » 29 Nov 2018, 6:43 pm

If you think that a 223 doesn't waste any horsepower then check out the 22 Hornet.

There is no denying that the 204 Ruger can really haul the mail. After shooting it the old 223 is going to feel a bit puny.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by TassieTiger » 29 Nov 2018, 6:51 pm

SCJ429 wrote:If you think that a 223 doesn't waste any horsepower then check out the 22 Hornet.

There is no denying that the 204 Ruger can really haul the mail. After shooting it the old 223 is going to feel a bit puny.


Oh, we moving to other calibres now...I see.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by SCJ429 » 29 Nov 2018, 7:23 pm

Sorry Tassie, not trying to be argumentative.

I have a 204 and a 223, when I go out after rabbits and foxes, the 223 never gets a look in and I go with the 204 every time. Even thinking of rebarreling the 223 to 20 Practical. 20s are cool, fast and hard hitting for varmints. Try one you might like it.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by TassieTiger » 29 Nov 2018, 7:52 pm

No, no, no...
I feel like I should put a sarcasm tag on 99% of my posts - but also feel like Fark it. Lol. 223 better than anything else? 243 ? 30789.8367.68
If your pulling triggers, being safe and having fun - I could care less what size is being summoned from Mordor lol I’m probably one of the least serious peeps on here.

That being said...I think youse are all wrong to a degree and the secretly named - .116 air rifle fired from the mag feed CO2 canister with some injected diesleling booster afterburner, on threaded stay in tube with optic fibre lining is just something that can’t be un experienced - it’s like watching the “force itself” unload in a single micro second.
The Rifle production itself is heavily controlled and attempting to procure one will result with a knock on the door by men in matching suits.....- only experienced shooters over 6 3 plus need apply due to weight and recoil.
I think they are on the cusp of being banned due to their self sighting ability (without scope) - making hunting and target shooting unfair for all involved. I for one will be Very Sad to see the JForce rifle disappear...
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by Urastus » 04 Dec 2018, 8:54 pm

TassieTiger wrote:No, no, no...
I feel like I should put a sarcasm tag on 99% of my posts - but also feel like Fark it. Lol. 223 better than anything else? 243 ? 30789.8367.68
If your pulling triggers, being safe and having fun - I could care less what size is being summoned from Mordor lol I’m probably one of the least serious peeps on here.

That being said...I think youse are all wrong to a degree and the secretly named - .116 air rifle fired from the mag feed CO2 canister with some injected diesleling booster afterburner, on threaded stay in tube with optic fibre lining is just something that can’t be un experienced - it’s like watching the “force itself” unload in a single micro second.
The Rifle production itself is heavily controlled and attempting to procure one will result with a knock on the door by men in matching suits.....- only experienced shooters over 6 3 plus need apply due to weight and recoil.
I think they are on the cusp of being banned due to their self sighting ability (without scope) - making hunting and target shooting unfair for all involved. I for one will be Very Sad to see the JForce rifle disappear...



Oh, I'm so under educated :D 223 looks an awesome caliber. I liked the info on the 6mmBR, but not much around in that caliber - ammo or rifles.
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Re: So, What's next?

Post by duncan61 » 05 Dec 2018, 1:16 am

I have .22LR,Hornet .222, 2x.243 and 7mm Rem Mag I can only use one at a time its about potential targets..223 will kill pigs but .243 will do it better I have shot .22/250 and there is no noticable recoil in .224 chamberings but a 100gn in .243 has a boot and puts in a lot more grunt
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