SCJ429 wrote:A popular QLD funshop sell the stainless sporter for $690. The 243 is a fire breathing 6mm, hope you enjoy the flames blasting from your muzzle. Looks great when you are spotlighting.
DaveZ wrote:Hi all.
I've been throwing options around in my head for months on what to get for a general purpose hunting centrefire, my first centrefire. I've settled on a 243 as the caliber as it will be my only centrefire for a while and could get called on for anything from foxes to pigs and maybe even a deer, maybe. I've got a self imposed $2000 budget and have put a combo together. I know I'm asking for confusion to be thrown my way but thought I'd throw it out there to see if the combo will work or if there is anything that stands out that needs to be changed before I pull the trigger, so to speak.
Howa 1500 SPIKE SPORTER
22" SPORTER BARREL
PIC RAIL
BOYD SPIKE CAMP STOCK
Stainless Barrel
$890
LEUPOLD
VX3I 3.5-10X40
LE170680 MATTE DUPLEX
$775
Harris bipod - $218.
I went with the laminate timber stock as I want to run a bipod for shooting off flat surfaces, car bonnets, target shooting etc. The scope is about as good as I can squeeze into the budget without cheaping out on the rifle.
Thoughts?
DaveZ wrote:Copy on the hearing protection. I already have some damage from heavy machinery and not being as diligent as I should have been in years gone by, so more wary of it now.
Submitted my PTA tonight so hopefully not too far away.
Bello wrote:Hi Mate
Have you thought about a 2nd hand scope.
Can sometimes pickup a descent scope for a good price on some second hand gun sites.
Will you be reloading for the 243 of buying off the shelf ammo.
If you reload, can I suggest 87gr V-max. Its a nice medium, not too light, not too heavy, I find it to be a good all round projectile.
Oldbloke wrote:Light weight with a 22" barrel is the go. You want the gun under 8lb all up. Lighter the better.
Oldbloke wrote:Don't knock plastic stocks they don't scratch and not effected by rain. When they first come out they cost more than timber. Lol Now the cheapest.
Bipods are good and very popular. But I don't like them so use collapsible shooting sticks. Not for everyone but worth thinking about.