Kes Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 I have a few guns and a good serviceable Beretta 687 is amongst these. I now have a FAC which allows me a .243 and a .17 hornet. The latter is a 'wait for a CZ option', at the moment but I am in two minds to go for a .308 or a .243, (a one for one variation would be accepted for a .308 deer rifle). I am tempted to go for a cheaper .243/.308 rifle setup (Parker Hale etc) and a good new Beretta 12G multichoke, adding a grand to my existing 687 in part -ex. OR, should I go for a new .243/.308 outfit for somewhat more? I like game shooting, do occasional clays and use a rifle rather less (.223 excepted) so, what would you lads do - any advice appreciated - it will help me decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Personally if my shotgun went bang and I could hit things with it then I wouldn't change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste12b Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 I use a 308 a lot (for target) and would say go for the 243 for Deer as your are likely to get more land passed for that (if you are on a closed ticket). The 308 has more recoil and is a bit more expensive to feed. As livefast says, if you have a shotgun that works, keep it and enjoy your new guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Hell, only you can really decide on this one! My .243 is my main deer gun, the .308 is the Boar gun, but the .308 is also very good on rabbits! Lots of ammo choice for both, and PRVI .243 and .308 SP are the same price round here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Thanks guys - I'll get a new kick-eze pad for the 687 and look out for a .243 ! I'd like it cleared for deer and fox so I'll enquire about the fox first. I might as well go for an older .308.if I cant get fox on the same rifle. The hornet is new so that'll be the expensive one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 personally I would buy a decent .243, if you have the slot have a look on the stalking directory there is a mint looking sako 75 on there at reasonable money. That will then do most deer and foxes and really most things you come across. Do you struggle with your current 687? or why are you changing it the average beretta if it fits you just works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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