Didn't take long

[YoungBuck]

Well I did say that in 2018 that I'll be taking the plunge and getting a .243... well second day in I took the plunge Picked up a T3X Lite SS in .243.
5 local gun stores that I called up didn't have stock of the scope that I'm after (Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40 CDS). Will need to source that from somewhere very soon.

[Mongrel]

Nice one, great start to the year

[Daddybang]

Good work!!

[Oldbloke]

Looks very nice indeed. A little Now just need to start reloading, once the scope arrives.

[in2anity]

OP do you have any experience getting the “free” CDS in Australia?

[Member-Deleted]

Congrats on the new buy YouhgBuck nice rifle how's the trigger finger mate while not having a scope
it would be starting to itch by now not being able to shoot it

cheers

[YoungBuck]

Thanks gents, finger is getting very itchy. Everywhere I have contacted are out of stock of the 3.5-10 so I ended up upgrading a little to the 4.5-14x40 CDS. Magnumsports are sending it pronto, it should arrive tomorrow.

OP do you have any experience getting the “free” CDS in Australia?

This will be my first Leupold scope mate so I've not had a CDS before.

[RoginaJack]

great rifle...

[in2anity]

I’m also a recent tikka convert (with a leuie scope) - suberb setup, the thing is boringly acurate, feels like cheating compared to the cheap setups I’ve used in the past. Quite terrifying in the field; bang flop, bang flop, bang flop (etc) You won’t have any regrets OP!

[JimTom]

Nice rifle Youngbuck. Let us know how she goes once you have everything set up. I have a PTA in for the same rifle only in .223Rem. Very much looking forward to picking it up.

[Oldbloke]

For a hunting rifle I think 4.5 is a bit high myself. Mine are 2-7 and 3-9s. Particularly for a round designed for medium game. Shooting rabbits only would be different. Personal preference of course.

Just need to start reloading and buy a 3006 now.

[YoungBuck]

Nice rifle Youngbuck. Let us know how she goes once you have everything set up. I have a PTA in for the same rifle only in .223Rem. Very much looking forward to picking it up.

Yes will do mate, once I put some rounds through I will give a brief write up.

For a hunting rifle I think 4.5 is a bit high myself. Mine are 2-7 and 3-9s. Particularly for a round designed for medium game. Shooting rabbits only would be different. Personal preference of course.

This crossed my mind as well, 4.5x might be a little high but I'll see how I go. The .22 Mag has a 4-16x on it and I find the 4x magnification fine for walking around with. If worse come to worse, I can sell the 4.5-14x and get the 3.5-10x down the track.

Just need to start reloading and buy a 3006 now.

HA! I'm not a big unit - I think a 3006 would destroy my shoulder

[Oldbloke]

"HA! I'm not a big unit - I think a 3006 would destroy my shoulder "

Contry to most myths it's the reverse. Bigger you are more it hurts. But a 308 would be a good choice also. Just a bit woosy.

[Oldbloke]

So, when I'm hunting I always set scope at 3 or 4x. Unless in very open country like a farm then usually 5 or 6.
Depends on where and what the intended quarry is. Also sitting or walking will change the preferred setting.

[Stix]

Good one YB...!!!
Im envious too...that's just what i want to order but funds are too tight atm...

Have a squeeze for me...!!!

[YoungBuck]

So this arrived this morning...
Problem is I am sick as a dog. Had the in-laws come around for new years and my sister IL was kind enough to share her cold around, I've been progressively getting worse since Tuesday
Will be a few days before I head to the block to sight it in, if not next week.

[JimTom]

Nice mate. Looks like it’ll be a cracker once you get it mounted up.

[YoungBuck]

Went to little river range today, spent nearly 4 hours there, was actually quite a bit of fun.

Among the plenty of rimfire shots I put down range, it was also a good time to check the groupings of some of the .243 ammo I have. See below for results, each at 100m.

[in2anity]

Looking good! FYI you can claim your CDS by emailing [email protected]

[YoungBuck]

Looking good! FYI you can claim your CDS by emailing [email protected]

Yep will definitely be getting the CDS, but I need to test some more ammo before I send it in. I want to see if there's a cheaper round the rifle likes before locking it in as the buffalo River 70gr was about $45 from memory... Not keen on that price long term.

[in2anity]

Yep will definitely be getting the CDS, but I need to test some more ammo before I send it in. I want to see if there's a cheaper round the rifle likes before locking it in as the buffalo River 70gr was about $45 from memory... Not keen on that price long term.

Yeah I got mine for a Bullet Factory 30cal all-rounder @ 2500fps/40,000psi; cheap, accurate and expands fine for when I wanna hunt. Must say, took some doing - the BC is unknown for these so I had to gather actual trajectory at a variety of distances before extrapolating my specs.

Getting back to your 243, price-wise Nosler projectiles are pretty hard to beat.

[YoungBuck]

Can you post ammunition? (not sure if it's even legal)

[Stix]

Generally speaking, forget about freight posting/freighting ammo...way too expensive...

[scoobs]

Generally speaking, forget about freight posting/freighting ammo...way too expensive...

yep. you would want to be getting it at a cheap price to make it worthwhile

[YoungBuck]

Roughly how much are we talking for postage?

[in2anity]

Generally speaking, forget about freight posting/freighting ammo...way too expensive...

Gonna have to disagree with you there - if you can get an unbeatable price on projectiles (and you buy in bulk) it can be cheaper to get em delivered. For example, I get 30cal jacketed for just under 43c a pill and that’s including postage.

[in2anity]

Can you post ammunition? (not sure if it's even legal)

Can't post explosives unfortunately

[Stix]

Thats what i meant mate...i didnt say anything about proj's...i said ammo...

[in2anity]

Thats what i meant mate...i didnt say anything about proj's...i said ammo...

Oh right, ok sorry, incorrect presumption my end