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cdbeagle · October 24, 2013, 04:50 PM

[QUOTE]["In your shoes I'd spend $350 on a Ruger American in 308 or 243. Pay a gunsmith $100-$150 or so to add decent iron sights and later put a decent low powered scope on it for around $200. The Rugers are just over 6 lbs, will be under 7 lbs with a scope on it. That is lighter than lever action 30-30's unscoped and will outperform it in every way. It will be cheaper too."

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I like that idea but if it were me I would get a Vanguard S2 in .243.

I have a .243 that I use strictly for coyotes but would be comfortable using it for deer and bear(if they had bear where I live).

But if I had to get rid of all my rifles except for one it would be my CZ. 6.5x55. I think you can get a new Howa or Zastava in your price range. I'm thinking about getting a Zastava when funds allow and shooting 140 grainers in it and 130 grainers in the CZ or vice versa.

October 24, 2013, 04:50 PM	#35
cdbeagle Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2012 Location: Justin Texas Posts: 313	[QUOTE]["In your shoes I'd spend $350 on a Ruger American in 308 or 243. Pay a gunsmith $100-$150 or so to add decent iron sights and later put a decent low powered scope on it for around $200. The Rugers are just over 6 lbs, will be under 7 lbs with a scope on it. That is lighter than lever action 30-30's unscoped and will outperform it in every way. It will be cheaper too." This./QUOTE] I like that idea but if it were me I would get a Vanguard S2 in .243. I have a .243 that I use strictly for coyotes but would be comfortable using it for deer and bear(if they had bear where I live). But if I had to get rid of all my rifles except for one it would be my CZ. 6.5x55. I think you can get a new Howa or Zastava in your price range. I'm thinking about getting a Zastava when funds allow and shooting 140 grainers in it and 130 grainers in the CZ or vice versa. __________________ Assistant Secretary - U.S. Dry Bean Council