New Gun Suggestions

[crusher060]

Hi Guys
I have just sold my Savage Axis 243 today and considering what to replace it with, if at all. I never really took to that rifle for some reason or another. My other rifles are a Marlin XT22LR, a Howa 223 and Howa 308, a Henry 30-30 and a STP Straight Pull Shotgun. I think I've got most bases covered with my remaining rifles as far as hunting medium to larger game so am considering ditching the 22 and replacing it with either a 22 magnum or hornet or getting an under and over 12 gauge shotgun. The other option is buying another 243 as I still have some ammo left. Would welcome your thoughts cheers Mick

[Farmerpete]

Could get a 17hmr a mate got one of the rugers and loves the fact it removes rabbit heads

[Oldbloke]

243 does fill the gap nicely. Its popular for a reason i rekon.

Or

Instead of filling the gap, do what i did. I went to the dark side and got a muzzle loader.

[TassieTiger]

Straight pull or lever action 12g

It’s the one - cheap firearm - that I throw in when doing property maintenance and it’s just so versatile.

[SCJ429]

A custom rifle on a Barnard acation or BAT Machine, chambered in 6mm BR Norma.

[womble]

I think the 22mag or hornet will dissapoint when you have a 223.
The 17hmr does make sense.

[Shootermick]

I see you’ve already got a 308, but I really like my Remington 7600 pump in 308, it’s just something different. Nice and compact for a vehicle, and it’s very accurate too, plus there’s a few other calibers to choose from. I’m trying to sell my Howa mini action in 6.5 Grendel, with my 7600 and a 223 it’s hardly been used. So I’m wondering if I might get something else after it goes too, but I’m not sure what I’d go for either.

[marksman]

l would look at either the 17 hornady hornet or a 300 win mag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9AV7zRDFoU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5pQJFoUGzI

[AussieCapitalist]

Akkar 3 or ruger precision 338 lapua.

[yoshie]

Lever action

[womble]

Versace gold plated AK-47

[Shootermick]

Lever action

Yep, everyone needs a lever, or two. Get a Henry.

[No1Mk3]

Do people not read the posts? Straight pull shottie? He already has one, lever action? What is the Henry 30/30 he says he already has but a lever action? Don't inhibit yourself crusher060, as Oldbloke said, another 243 fills a gap and you say you already have ammo, so maybe a Tikka M55, nice and light for hunting the hills, or a Ruger M77 VT, heavy "hide" rifle and good for a spot of target shooting. then treat yourself to a double barrel shotgun, the O/U is the way to go for clays and hunting but a nice English SxS is just s joy to shoot, Cheers.

[TassieTiger]

Surely he edited that post no1 - surely he did just to rope us in. No? My bad, I read it incorrectly - I actually read it as he was thinking about xxxx, not that he already had xx. My bad.
A light weight sxs is not a freakin joy, ask my cheek bone after a day on the clays lol.

[Stix]

Do people not read the posts? Straight pull shottie? He already has one, lever action? What is the Henry 30/30 he says he already has but a lever action? Don't inhibit yourself crusher060, as Oldbloke said, another 243 fills a gap and you say you already have ammo, so maybe a Tikka M55, nice and light for hunting the hills, or a Ruger M77 VT, heavy "hide" rifle and good for a spot of target shooting. then treat yourself to a double barrel shotgun, the O/U is the way to go for clays and hunting but a nice English SxS is just s joy to shoot, Cheers.

Although...one has to ask why the 243 didnt get taken out much---but i really couldnt be bothered asking...to read someone has just got rid of one with the reasoning being lack of use, but would consider another seems a little odd to me.
Hence the suggestion of a 22-250...a smack bang ring-dinger perfect mid-level offspring of the 223/243, & perfectly capable of doing everything he wants with factory ammo being reasonably priced....or at least on par with 243.

I like what you said about the old SxS...
i never liked them as a kid, because of the excitement that came with wrapping my arms around the 12G s/auto/self loader...
But now i want an old SxS & would love nothing more than to whack a fox on the run with one on a brisk morning walk...

[bigrich]

well crusher, you do have most bases covered, if you don't reload , a 22mag or 17 hmr wouldn't be bad . i had a weihrauch sporter in 22 mag that would shoot under a inch at 100 , i shoulda kept that one if you do reload a 17 hornet is a very interesting caliber that does have good reach . what use do you see for a 22mag in your line up crusher ?

[Stoney]

9.3x62. The finger of GOD

[Shootermick]

Do people not read the posts? Straight pull shottie? He already has one, lever action? What is the Henry 30/30 he says he already has but a lever action? Don't inhibit yourself crusher060, as Oldbloke said, another 243 fills a gap and you say you already have ammo, so maybe a Tikka M55, nice and light for hunting the hills, or a Ruger M77 VT, heavy "hide" rifle and good for a spot of target shooting. then treat yourself to a double barrel shotgun, the O/U is the way to go for clays and hunting but a nice English SxS is just s joy to shoot, Cheers.

My mistake in suggesting the Henry. But, just get another Henry then.?

[yoshie]

Do people not read the posts? Straight pull shottie? He already has one, lever action? What is the Henry 30/30 he says he already has but a lever action?

I don't remember the original post reading like this. I think its been edited.

[Diamond Jim]

You have most bases covered. Keep the .22LR - the most used/useful calibre IMHO. Sell the straight-pull shotgun and get a decent (not a $600 gun) O/U or even better a SxS. Give yourself a price point of, I guess, $1500 and upwards. Don't rule out second-hand. A nice shotgun is a thing of beauty.

[MJW380]

Got a mate who had a Savage Axis 22-250,Not even the Axis 2, the first one without the better trigger, it was the worst rifle I’d ever seen, heaviest trigger I’d ever had a go at, rough as guys to work the bolt and for some reason would only chamber about 1/2 the ammo you’d try it with, no matter what the brand was. It ended up going back for a refund.

[crusher060]

Straight pull or lever action 12g

It’s the one - cheap firearm - that I throw in when doing property maintenance and it’s just so versatile.

Thanks already have a STP 12 straight pull. Its fun to shoot

[crusher060]

Akkar 3 or ruger precision 338 lapua.

The 338 is a bit too much gun for me with the game I shoot. Plus my shoulder would hate it

[crusher060]

well crusher, you do have most bases covered, if you don't reload , a 22mag or 17 hmr wouldn't be bad . i had a weihrauch sporter in 22 mag that would shoot under a inch at 100 , i shoulda kept that one if you do reload a 17 hornet is a very interesting caliber that does have good reach . what use do you see for a 22mag in your line up crusher ?

I used to own a Mossberg 22 magnum back in the eighties and always liked it but sold it when I got transferred back from the bush to the city Ive got some stinger ammo for 'my 22LR which packs a punch but I guess it was just nostalgic reasons I was thinking of the magnum. The 17HMR could be an option as I hadn't considered it

[crusher060]

Do people not read the posts? Straight pull shottie? He already has one, lever action? What is the Henry 30/30 he says he already has but a lever action? Don't inhibit yourself crusher060, as Oldbloke said, another 243 fills a gap and you say you already have ammo, so maybe a Tikka M55, nice and light for hunting the hills, or a Ruger M77 VT, heavy "hide" rifle and good for a spot of target shooting. then treat yourself to a double barrel shotgun, the O/U is the way to go for clays and hunting but a nice English SxS is just s joy to shoot, Cheers.

Although...one has to ask why the 243 didnt get taken out much---but i really couldnt be bothered asking...to read someone has just got rid of one with the reasoning being lack of use, but would consider another seems a little odd to me.
Hence the suggestion of a 22-250...a smack bang ring-dinger perfect mid-level offspring of the 223/243, & perfectly capable of doing everything he wants with factory ammo being reasonably priced....or at least on par with 243.

I like what you said about the old SxS...
i never liked them as a kid, because of the excitement that came with wrapping my arms around the 12G s/auto/self loader...
But now i want an old SxS & would love nothing more than to whack a fox on the run with one on a brisk morning walk...

Thanks for your suggestion of the 22-250. I had issues with the Savage 243 from day one as I bought it secondhand, a mistake I won't make again. The previous owner had lightened the trigger so much that the safety wouldn't engage. I did get this fixed by getting the trigger adjusted then i had an issue with the polymer magazine dropping down so that when I went to cycle to take a shot it wouldn't let me load one in the chamber unless I physically lifted the mag. After buying the 308 and having the 223 I decided to sell it.

[crusher060]

Thanks to everyone who took the time to reply. I appreciate your input

[crusher060]

Thanks to everyone who took the time to reply. I appreciate your input

[MontyShooter]

Akkar 3 or ruger precision 338 lapua.

The 338 is a bit too much gun for me with the game I shoot. Plus my shoulder would hate it

338 RPR is not a big kicker at all. Less than my BLR 308 and alot less than my 7mm rem mag. It weighs about 10 kegs so may not much of a stalker though.

[crusher060]

Certainly won't be going any higher than the 308 as I have"Ënough Gun"for my hunting needs.

I have decided to go with another centre fire and will probably get either a Tikka 243 or the 22 Hornet as I've always wanted one of those. The over and under shotgun can wait for another day

[MJW380]

I’ve got a Zastava M85 .22 Hornet Crusher, it’s a beautiful little rifle, I love the feel of it and it shoulders nicely. I looked at a few different makes in .22 hornet, but the Zas was by far the best priced option, and I was surprised at the quality.