hairysausagefingers Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 I'm looking for a light(ish) .243 for some foxing in the dark. My .223 is a heavy barreled beast that sucks the fun out of it. I quite like the idea of an old BSA or Parker Hale and as long as it still holds a group I don't mind sorting out dings and gouges in the woodwork if need be. Ideally screw-cut, even better with a mod though. Better still with brass and dies. There must be loads of unfashionable stuff in the back of cabinets not getting used- anyone got something suitable? I'm about 20 miles South of Chester. I don't have a massive budget and I'd be buying new if I did. Just after a cheapie for a few hundred quid really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 I have a few cheap. 243s if rfd is an option. Pm me if you want some details and I have a look through what we have. Edd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 I’m not selling but my old bsa CF2 .243 will cloverleaf 100gr at 100m all day long, brilliant English made rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbasher Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 I went the same way with my first deer rifle. I bought a Parker hale 1200 deluxe that was in a proper shabby shape. I gave the action a full strip and clean, refinished the stock and had the muzzle screwcut. I quite like it now compared to modern budget rifles. Photos uploading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oscarsdad Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Much nicer than modern foreign budget stuff. I can’t find any pics of just my rifle on my phone but it has a lovely piece of wood on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbasher Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Paid about £200 for my Parker hale and put about £20 of oil and 24hours of work in to the stock. From what i can remember the screw cutting on the muzzle was to 1/2"unf and cost about £80 without proof. If I ever part with it I'll have to send it to the proof house for testing before I pass it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairysausagefingers Posted March 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 I've actually been looking at a 1200 just like yours Foxbasher. Nice job on the woodwork by the way! Accurate enough and not too heavy? 49 minutes ago, oscarsdad said: Much nicer than modern foreign budget stuff. I can’t find any pics of just my rifle on my phone but it has a lovely piece of wood on it. It is a lot better than a chunk of plastic isn't it? And it clover-leafs too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 I think I still have some old PH catalogues somewhere, from back in the days when the Midland was a popular model, and PH rifles were Police issue. I’ve always considered them to be quality items and classics in their own right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbasher Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) It'll hold its own compared to modern stuff in the same sort of price bracket. ive had 1" at 80-90yds with ppu ammo. Most of what I do is woodland roe and foxes so I've not needed to push distances much further than that. I'm sure with some home loads and some action and trigger work it could achieve a lot more Edited March 12, 2021 by foxbasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbasher Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 When I got it, the stock had a really nasty laquer finish and it was really rough. I used a paint and varnish stripper made by rustins I think and that took all of it off in one or two applications. After cleaning it off with white spirits I finished it with Liberton finishing oil. As per the instructions on the tin, I started with one or two heavy applications every few hours before turning to a light coat every 24hours for about 8-9 days. You can get the finish as deep and as lustrous as you want by applying light coats every day but patients and restraint is the key to get a good finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry136 Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Hi I've got a .243 and mod for sale for £400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairysausagefingers Posted March 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Hi Harry, if you PM your number to me I'll call you about it. Cheers, Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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