110csw Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I'm looking at buying my first .243 shortly for foxes and I've found one at an okay price and of a suitably good make too. I've emailed the seller/RFD and this is what he said: I bore scoped the rifle before putting it on sale and can advise that although not it is not perfect it is far better than the vast majority of used rifles we see, it has next to no sign of fire cracking or throat erosion which is a common problem on used .243 rifles and it only the odd minor blemish which is of no significance which has been caused by a less than perfect cleaning regime, I would estimate that the rifle has fired around 500 rds or so and can see no reason it will not group 1" or better at 100m with ammo it likes. Does that sound reasonable? It'll be my first full bore rifle and I don't want to buy a shot out dud that's no use to man nor beast. Cheers, Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Keeper Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 How much is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
110csw Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 It's a Tikka In stainless/synthetic with a moderator and is £575. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Well worth the price in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) Get it bought. Edited October 23, 2013 by DaveK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I'm looking at buying my first .243 shortly for foxes and I've found one at an okay price and of a suitably good make too. I've emailed the seller/RFD and this is what he said: Does that sound reasonable? It'll be my first full bore rifle and I don't want to buy a shot out dud that's no use to man nor beast. Cheers, Paddy So, if it doesn't shoot 1" ask him if he will take it back! If he says NO, then guess what I'd do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 i have bought plenty of 22Cf and 243 2nd hand rifles some with rifling so bad that no-one would touch them! guess what.. they all shoot sub 1"! no dealer will give you a guarantee that it will shoot 1" what if you can;t shoot!? or use ammo it doesn't like? my old .243 hated privi, geko and sako, barn door stuff, 4" groups that said.... at close to £600 2nd hand when new ones can be had for £7-750ish it would want to be mint!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
110csw Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 I was thinking to offer £500 cash for it as it's obviously seen some action and especially as it's just a customers rifle they're selling for him. If they don't like it I'll find a different one elsewhere. Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 i have bought plenty of 22Cf and 243 2nd hand rifles some with rifling so bad that no-one would touch them! guess what.. they all shoot sub 1"! no dealer will give you a guarantee that it will shoot 1" what if you can;t shoot!? or use ammo it doesn't like? my old .243 hated privi, geko and sako, barn door stuff, 4" groups that said.... at close to £600 2nd hand when new ones can be had for £7-750ish it would want to be mint!! Nobody said you, and the dealer said with ammo it likes, we are talking gun, not personal performance. You buy whatever you like, dealers round here put there money where there mouth is and if the gun doesn't work they take it back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) I was thinking to offer £500 cash for it as it's obviously seen some action and especially as it's just a customers rifle they're selling for him. If they don't like it I'll find a different one elsewhere. Cheers guys So there is no comeback on the shop then....? Why not only buy it if you can shoot it first on a range and happy with it?...... You need to weigh up the risk against the saving on a new gun. Edited October 24, 2013 by malkiserow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) I was thinking to offer £500 cash for it as it's obviously seen some action and especially as it's just a customers rifle they're selling for him. If they don't like it I'll find a different one elsewhere. Cheers guys So there is no comeback on the shop then....? Why not only buy it if you can shoot it first on a range and happy with it?...... You need to weigh up the risk against the saving on a new gun. I don't see why in that case some sort of field test cannot be arranged before you part with money. Edited October 24, 2013 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
110csw Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 I don't see why in that case some sort of field test cannot be arranged before you part with money. Unfortunately the rifle is 450 miles away from me so that kind of rules out any field test :( Part of me thinks it might just be better all round to do a deal on a complete new package on a T3 lite, scope and mod. Then it's down to me and my looking after it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Unfortunately the rifle is 450 miles away from me so that kind of rules out any field test :( Part of me thinks it might just be better all round to do a deal on a complete new package on a T3 lite, scope and mod. Then it's down to me and my looking after it. That adds a different dimension to the whole thing, as you say, perhaps a rethink in order. ATB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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