keithbrownfife Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Hello to everybody, I am fairly inexperianced to centrefire rifles, so I would like to ask for some advice prior to purchasing my first .243 rifle. As i am on a tigh budget I cant spend alot, but have seen a ruger m77 mk1 with a heavy barrel, rings and t8 fitted for £400. I put a deposit on it but now am having second thougts. Some people say its too old and will likely be shot out + mod, some say the barrel may be poor quality , some say its too expensive, some say it will be ok. I would like it to be able to shoot 1" groups @ 100. Is this realistec from such a rifle. I welcome your opinions and any info about these rifles as there is very little on the net, e.g twist rates etc. regards Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Really accurate rifles out of the box, I have owned four and all would shoot well under one inch at 100 yards, usually 3/8" or less. The triggers need a tweak to lighten them up a bit, but that applies to most USA rifles. Your question however is something else, if I asked you what a gun that I have in my hand at the moment is worth, what would you say? That's the position you put us here in. Is it a private sale or from a gunsmith? If it is from a gunsmith he should be able to check the bore and give you a guarantee, just because it is old, does not mean that it is shot out, it may never have been fired, does it look as though it has been handled a lot? If it from a private buyer he should take you out and shoot it. if he won't, walk away from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithbrownfife Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 It is from a gunshop. The shop will take me out to have a try with it, but it has not been inspected by a gunsmith and has no guaranees. It looks in fair condition to me, but then again I dont know what Im looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 It is from a gunshop. The shop will take me out to have a try with it, but it has not been inspected by a gunsmith and has no guaranees. It looks in fair condition to me, but then again I dont know what Im looking for. All that matters then is how it shoots, decent of the shop to go out with you to try it. Not many would. Just pick a day when there is no wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithbrownfife Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Thanks, Do you have any info on the twist rates for the .243, and whights of bullets that may suit best, I will try and get a selection for testing the rifle. cheers keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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