cockercas Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 seen as i have broke the .243 i need a new rifle. suggestions please. must be a new rifle, money no object but i dont want to be selling a body part for one and have plenty of time to save if i need to. it needs to be strong, it is a daily used tool and will be getting knocked about. so strength is paramount. also weights no issue and i like heavy guns. looking at an A bolt on recommendation from swiss tony but want to look at others aswell. so guns and reviews below please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Tikka T3 Lite, blued barrel. I've had mine for 7 years and it is excellent. Very accurate straight out of the box, and the trigger did not need adjusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethb Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Go for a custom build,you will never look back,and cheaper than you think,if not sako 85 in varmint model,a very accurate factory built rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) Tikka T3 Lite, blued barrel. I've had mine for 7 years and it is excellent. Very accurate straight out of the box, and the trigger did not need adjusting. When I saw Steve's Tikka T3 I simply had to get one!I bought a T3 Lite in .22-250 calibre.It's superb accuracy and beautiful smooth bolt action makes this a very popular rifle indeed!I love mine! Another option is the Sako 85. Edited April 15, 2012 by bullet boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter.123 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I went for a s/h cz 527 223 but if that hadn't come up I was also looking at a savage arms or tikka t3 in 223, they do feel a nice gun. Sako/tikka/browning are all worth a look and if possible a try before you buy to suit your needs, is the 243 definetly broken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Tikka T3 Lite, blued barrel. I've had mine for 7 years and it is excellent. Very accurate straight out of the box, and the trigger did not need adjusting. Ive got one of these in 6.5x55, theyre great. Id certainly buy another. Real Workhorses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Settled on a T3. Yep the barrels shot out/corrosion and its £700 for a new Barrel or £735 for a T3. Thanks for the help. A bolts not available in .243. Or so I've been told Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Settled on a T3. Yep the barrels shot out/corrosion and its £700 for a new Barrel or £735 for a T3. Thanks for the help. A bolts not available in .243. Or so I've been told Cracking choice! Very good rifles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Ive got the synthetic stock and am very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) Go for a custom build,you will never look back,and cheaper than you think,if not sako 85 in varmint model,a very accurate factory built rifle. Settled on a T3. Yep the barrels shot out/corrosion and its £700 for a new Barrel or £735 for a T3. Thanks for the help. A bolts not available in .243. Or so I've been told I've all the tools for opening up a T3 barrel/action if you want a custom barrel. This includes a CNC action spanner! I bet you were told the gun has to go back to Finland to do the job but this is NOT the case. If you find a custom rile chap to do the job but who needs the T3 tools, let me know. Edited April 16, 2012 by malkiserow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 ,if not sako 85 in varmint model,a very accurate factory built rifle. Seconded shots as well as a t3 but without all the plastic bits, I've a finlight and have to say carting it about is a pleasure and I find shooting a sensible weight rifle far easier off sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 If you buy a tikka, please spend the extra dosh and get the laminate stocked model. Is the laminate a lot better? Going by what people say, you'll be very happy with the T3. I recently got a brand new tikka M55 which I need to get zerod very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 The weak point of so many new rifles is literally the weak/ floppy stocks. Its not so much a lack of float but INTERMITTENT barrel contact caused by anything but delicate use from varied shooting positions. Most of the actual barrels and actions these days are pretty good to go and throughout the prices ranges on most models if rifle, aesthetic finish and stock type are the only difference. Relative to the value of most rifles available, the stock design and fitting is by far the most important factor, often ignored in the same way that quality mounts, bases and scope fitting is. Ah I see. The laminate is a slightly more solid stock whcih gives better results. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow243 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 remington 700 pss police heavy barrel synthetic stock are very good rifles i had one used rws 100grn sp zeroed at 215yds mrd is zero at 212yds it was very accurate with factory loads 50p size bullseye at 215yds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Settled on a T3. Yep the barrels shot out/corrosion and its £700 for a new Barrel or £735 for a T3. Thanks for the help. A bolts not available in .243. Or so I've been told Great choice-you won't regret it!I've got the Synthetic Stock version and it's great! Let u know how you get on with it. ATB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter.123 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Great decision mate! Enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Chris do you know how much extra the lamanite stock is?. People are slow at getting prices back to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 you do now, bargain il be ordering it Thursday morning. thanks for eveyones input fister has to avoid my gf now for fear of castration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 you do now, bargain il be ordering it Thursday morning. thanks for eveyones input fister has to avoid my gf now for fear of castration just make her wash up and clean your car out that will keep her in check lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 just make her wash up and clean your car out that will keep her in check lol the cars clean. that big puddle i got stuck in cleaned it untill you pulled me out and covered it in mud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason kaye Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Settled on a T3. Yep the barrels shot out/corrosion and its £700 for a new Barrel or £735 for a T3. Thanks for the help. A bolts not available in .243. Or so I've been told Browning A bolt composite stalker,I've hade two in .243 both from Swillington brand new. Jase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.