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youth .243 rifle review...
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:27 pm
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:27 pm
rossi (have read bad reviews);
remington 770;
savage .243 win;
what does the ob say? any reviews, suggestions, insight appreciated.
remington 770;
savage .243 win;
what does the ob say? any reviews, suggestions, insight appreciated.
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Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:28 pm to j4lsu
Are you set on those three?
Savage for sure out of those
Savage for sure out of those
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:29 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Easy, savage
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:29 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
no, not set on those 3... just 3 that i had looked at or had been mentioned to me...
any other ideas/suggestions welcome and appreciated.
any other ideas/suggestions welcome and appreciated.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:31 pm to VolsFan24
i assume that the rossi, which is obviously cheaper than the others, is cheaper for a reason... i.e., doesn't hold a pattern, not durable, etc???
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:31 pm to j4lsu
Only thing I can offer is ive heard horrible things about the Rossi
ETA: What age child is this for? Boy or girl? height weight? I have a step son I want to get a gun for but he's kinda puney.
ETA: What age child is this for? Boy or girl? height weight? I have a step son I want to get a gun for but he's kinda puney.
This post was edited on 9/4/12 at 4:33 pm
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:31 pm to j4lsu
Are you set on the caliber as well?
IMO, the ultimate kids rifle is a remington 700 with a youth stock in 7mm-08. Full sized stocks are a dime a dozen for when the kid outgrows the stock. They'll never outgrow the caliber.
IMO, the ultimate kids rifle is a remington 700 with a youth stock in 7mm-08. Full sized stocks are a dime a dozen for when the kid outgrows the stock. They'll never outgrow the caliber.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:32 pm to j4lsu
I had a rossi single shot before (.243 in fact). It didn't shoot worth a flying shite and the customer service was not very good. I don't recommend their products.
This post was edited on 9/4/12 at 4:33 pm
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:32 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
IMO, the ultimate kids rifle is a remington 700 with a youth stock in 7mm-08
Best advice in thread
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:33 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Get the Rem. Model Seven if they still make it.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:33 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
... thanks, downshift. i appreciate the info/personal thoughts on the rossi. that one is likely off of the list.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:34 pm to Me4Heisman
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Rem. Model Seven if they still make it.
They do. It's more expensive though and the extra barrel length of the 700 helps with recoil and muzzle blast.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:36 pm to j4lsu
If you want a single shot in that price range, get an H&R handi-rifle. Your chances of getting a lemon are much slimmer.
Rossi did not want to fix my rifle, which was definitely messed up from the factory. It went back twice (once to get re-crowned and once to get the chamber re-done) and the problem was never fixed. I insisted they re-barrel the rifle for me to no avail.
Rossi did not want to fix my rifle, which was definitely messed up from the factory. It went back twice (once to get re-crowned and once to get the chamber re-done) and the problem was never fixed. I insisted they re-barrel the rifle for me to no avail.
This post was edited on 9/4/12 at 4:37 pm
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:37 pm to j4lsu
Another vote for the Rem 700 Youth in 7mm-08. Not sure how big your youth is but the 7mm-08 is a much better round than the 243.
Also the Rossi is a single shot. Not easy for a kid to let that hammer back down. Could cause serious problems.
Also the Rossi is a single shot. Not easy for a kid to let that hammer back down. Could cause serious problems.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:37 pm to Tigerpaw123
quote:
quote:
IMO, the ultimate kids rifle is a remington 700 with a youth stock in 7mm-08
Best advice in thread
savage ain't bad either.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:39 pm to choupiquesushi
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savage ain't bad either.
Not at all.
I have not shot a poorly made bolt action rifle that was made in the past 10 years though. Pretty much everybody makes a rifle that will shoot minute of dead.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:40 pm to Teyeger
well, that's just it... we will have a string of about 3 (oldest turning 9, then one 6, then one 4) coming up through the family (not all mine); so the gun will be used for a while.
the remington 700 youth that has been mentioned, is that likely the remington 770 that had been mentioned to me, or totally different?
the remington 700 youth that has been mentioned, is that likely the remington 770 that had been mentioned to me, or totally different?
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:41 pm to j4lsu
Got my son the rossi combo (243,22, and 20 ga). It is an absolute piece of junk. I bought him the combo which came with a a 22 and 20ga. The open sights on the 22 won't even adjust enough to center a shot. I tried calling and email and after about 6 months still haven't heard anything from them. I would steer clear of them if I were you. Also they kick like a mule.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:41 pm to j4lsu
Totally different. The 770 is a piece of crap. One of Remingtons cheaper models. Sounds like it is going to be used for many years to come. Go ahead and get the 700.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 4:42 pm to j4lsu
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770 that had been mentioned to me, or totally different?
My understanding is that it is junk compared to the 700.
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