stevethevanman Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 My certificate came through for a 243 and moderator on Monday, I was checking out guntrader to see what they had, the gun shop that I use has several 243's I would like your opinions on as I havent shot these perticular guns. (all guns are new) Remington 700 ADL £499 pic of the remington Tikka T3 Lite £594 pic of tikka Winchester Model 70 Coyote-Lite £650 pic of winchester Sako 75 Hunter £859 pic of sako hunter Sako 75 Stainless Synthetic £989 pic of sako stainless synthetic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 75 hunter or synthetic (nice synthetic stocks for once) But do it fast as 75's are going out of stock fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 am told the stainless actions on the sako 75 synthetic stainless's can be a bit dodgy sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 am told the stainless actions on the sako 75 synthetic stainless's can be a bit dodgy sometimes That was a couple of years ago when Sako’s and Tikka’s were produced with bad barrels. Too much sulphur had been added to the stainless steel to facilitate machining….and some of them blew up on firing. They were all recalled and no such problem exists now. G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Sako or Remmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 My certificate came through for a 243 and moderator on Monday, I was checking out guntrader to see what they had, the gun shop that I use has several 243's I would like your opinions on as I havent shot these perticular guns. (all guns are new) Remington 700 ADL £499 pic of the remington Tikka T3 Lite £594 pic of tikka Winchester Model 70 Coyote-Lite £650 pic of winchester Sako 75 Hunter £859 pic of sako hunter Sako 75 Stainless Synthetic £989 pic of sako stainless synthetic Sako 75 hunter(I bought one 2 weeks ago)! Have a look at the 75 finnlite synth with the fluted barell(very nice) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I am all with the sako 75 hunter because I like the not so reflective black barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 If your looking at spending that amount of money I would also check out the other Rem 700 models available too. However if the money is burning a hole in your pocket you won't go far wrong with Sako's or Remmy outlined. If you are in a rush, personally out of those shown I would go for the Sako (although a Remmy fan!) as I would say that they are better than the ADL...however if you were prepared to wait a while I would go for a different Remmy. Out of the two Sako's it's down to personal preference really as both will last as long/shoot as well if well looked after (that said if your harsh on your guns then maybe the synthetic/stainless would be the way to go!), but personally I would go for the 75 Hunter and take the missus out to ease the purchase with the change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 The stainless / synthetic one looks like it should either be owned by a blinged out west coast rapper or Officer Eugene Tackleberry. Do you get a free set of spinners with every purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 The stainless / synthetic one looks like it should either be owned by a blinged out west coast rapper or Officer Eugene Tackleberry. Do you get a free set of spinners with every purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 what can be expected of the remington 700 ADL's accuracy, how long will it last for/how reliable is it, will be mainly used for fox and roe. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Sako every time - out of the box accuracy thats second to none ( unless you buy custom of course). Buy the Sako Hunter and you'll never regret it - they handle well and shoot like a dream. if you want to try one out in 243 and fancy a visit to wales, youre more than welcome to have a go with my Sako 75 Varmit heavy barrel Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 thanks have been looking on the internet and the ADL seems to have alot of good reviews, but the sako is a more tried and trusted make so I should amagin that is the more reliable one. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 They're bolt action rifles, I seriously doubt that anything would go 'wrong' with any of them, they will be reliable as each other. There may be a slight difference in barrel life but that is marginal and totally depends on what loads you end up putting through it. All bolt action rifles will outlive you if properly looked after. Not sure about the ADL's out of the box accuracy, I know that my VLS was and still is superb (sub 0.3" group at 100m) - but that's a higher spec and varmint barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I've shot a 700 ADL in 30-06 for 15 years. It was my grandfather's gun before that. My dad and I have a matched set differing by 1 in the serial number. With every load I have put down the barrel it will shoot MOA. With 'hot' hand loads (which is what we hunted deer with) I would clover leaf 3 shots consistently. Call it a .75 MOA gun with good loads. We never tried to work up 'accuracy' loads that were loaded down because these shot so well. Both mine and his have taken whitetails beyond 300 yards. Accuracy and reliability are not in question. You can decide if the price is worth for you, but I would have no problems shooting the gun you mentioned. Thanks, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Just had a look on guntrader myself, in .243 the best on there IMO at present is this http://www.guntrader.co.uk/OldSearch/GunIm...050709102002002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 The stainless / synthetic one looks like it should either be owned by a blinged out west coast rapper or Officer Eugene Tackleberry. Do you get a free set of spinners with every purchase? you tart. Stainless/ABS or Stainless/Laminate are both good combinations for working guns. Wood/Blue looks great, and is fine if you never go out in the rain, or you are very good at stripping and drying your gun whatever time you get in - I am not. This is what my Tikka looked like after a 'soft day' in Scotland last year. It was wiped down quickly stuck in a slip in the boot of the car and we retired to the pub for many hours . . . EDITED to add: Stainless barrels don't stay shiny for long, even if they start out that way, mine is shotblasted matt from the factory, and dulled down even more in no time flat. They do rust as well if you really abuse them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mry716 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Ring York Guns They have an excellent Browning A Bolt synthetic at £350 that I know you will be happy with. Disregard any comments from folk that have never had one as they are super rifles and will serve you as well if not better than any on your list other than perhaps the SAKO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Browning A Bolt synthetic Disregard any comments from folk that have never had one. I agree cracking guns the A Bolt , but sounding rather self righteous there mry!! For example someone may know of one that has been nothing but trouble...just because your experiences have been good doesn't mean that the same is true for all. :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Bear in mind the ADL is no longer in production and has to have every round in the mag cycled through the action to eject it as it is a blind box mag, no floorplate. Yup. About the only thing I'd consider a potential negative for the ADL. You have to cycle all rounds through the action to eject them and the safety has to be in the fire position to do it (two position safety with 'safe' locking the bolt closed). Not really a problem so long as you know it going in. I don't mind racking the action 5 times to empty the gun at the end of the day. Thanks, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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