i have a 243 win and i need to upgrade. but to what? - Page 5

**Sidewinder** · 11-07-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chs\band\member

I have a 243 winchester and i have had it for 3 years.what would be a good step up from my 243?

Sure wish it were a Savage Model 110 in .243. I'd be glad to take it off your hands.

Why do they call it common sense, when it's so uncommon? TN Sen. Fred Thompson

**Cherokee Slim** · 11-07-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sidewinder

Sure wish it were a Savage Model 110 in .243. I'd be glad to take it off your hands.

Why do they call it common sense, when it's so uncommon? TN Sen. Fred Thompson

That is a common model sold by Walmart. It's where I got mine. I've put it to good use several times.

Cherokee Slim

**bvarnell** · 11-07-2009, 10:17 AM

All great suggestions, get what you feel most comfortable with.

I am a little surprised that no one mentioned the 7mm-08. A necked down .308 with a lighter bullet for less recoil.

More than enough power for anything east of the rockies.

**Muttling** · 11-07-2009, 10:32 AM

+1 for the .308. I've been hunting with one for over 25 years and I LOVE that cartridge.

**GunTroll** · 11-07-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bvarnell

All great suggestions, get what you feel most comfortable with.

I am a little surprised that no one mentioned the 7mm-08. A necked down .308 with a lighter bullet for less recoil.

More than enough power for anything east of the rockies.

In the rockies as well with todays modern bullets with range limitations (keeping energy loss in mind). The .284 (7mm) bullet is hands down better than any .308 bullet ,IMO of course.

**Sidewinder** · 11-16-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by chs\band\member

I have a 243 winchester and i have had it for 3 years.what would be a good step up from my 243?

If you want to sell it, I'm interested in buying or trading. PM me. Thanks... I'm looking for a .243.

**Sidewinder** · 11-16-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherokee Slim

That is a common model sold by Walmart. It's where I got mine. I've put it to good use several times.

Cherokee Slim

Thanks Cherokee Slim. Looks like you've got the pork chops on the way! Yea, i've talked to the guy at the Murfreesboro Old Fort WM about the gun. They can order me one with scope for $375 plus tax and TICS. So, out the door with a brand new gun is a tad over $400, so maybe that's what I'll have to do. I was just hoping to either work up a trade on my sharp Marlin .30-30, or else buy one outright in the used condition. I'd like to get one all sighted in before the opening day of deer season. If you know of anyone willing to part with theirs, I'd like to take a look at it. Thanks again.

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11-07-2009, 10:17 AM	#43 (permalink)
bvarnell TGO Member Joined: Oct 2008 Where: Ooltewah,TN Posts: 218	All great suggestions, get what you feel most comfortable with. I am a little surprised that no one mentioned the 7mm-08. A necked down .308 with a lighter bullet for less recoil. More than enough power for anything east of the rockies.

11-07-2009, 10:32 AM	#44 (permalink)
Muttling TGO Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009 Where: Lewisburg, TN Age: 40 Posts: 598	+1 for the .308. I've been hunting with one for over 25 years and I LOVE that cartridge.