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Brought it home....

Cubslover
After kicking myself around on figuring out a caliber, I went to the shop. They didn't have a 223 or 22-250. They had a 243 among others.

The others were on back order. So I went around to their reloading supplies. The 6mm bullets are about the same price as the 22cal's. Brass is only about $4 more per hundred.

So I took the 243 home. I knew I'd kick myself in the butt if I didn't and got a chance to go on a rifle hunt somewhere.

I also went out and bought the supplies to built the electronic bore cleaner. I'll see how it does on the ole ML and 22. Thanks Bloviator.
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  • gearheaddad
    Thats a good caliber.
    You'll be happy!! Congratulations....pictures?
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  • Cubslover
    quote:Originally posted by gearheaddad
    Thats a good caliber.
    You'll be happy!! Congratulations....pictures?


    I'll get pics up when I get the scope mounted. It's a 6.5-20x50 with a big long removable sunshade. Can't wait.
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  • pickenup
    WHAT.......you got a 243?????
    You should have got a.........oh....well........nevermind. [}:)][:D][:D]
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  • Cubslover
    quote:Originally posted by pickenup
    WHAT.......you got a 243?????
    You should have got a.........oh....well........nevermind. [}:)][:D][:D]


    [:D] Don't do that.
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  • WinM70
    I've been tossing around the thought of a .223,22-250 as my next rifle purchase but when I look at what the .243 can do it appears to be an excellent choice.
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  • He Dog
    Gotta admire a man who listens to the voice of reason. Especially when it is mine![^][^][^][^][^][:p]
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  • tazzer
    Cubs who in the hell told you do buy a pc of shi. 243 man have you ever screwed up [}:)][}:)][}:)][;)][:D][:D]
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  • Cubslover
    quote:Originally posted by WinM70
    I've been tossing around the thought of a .223,22-250 as my next rifle purchase but when I look at what the .243 can do it appears to be an excellent choice.


    You're in the same boat I was in. I went from a 243, to 25-06, to 22-250, to 223, back to 22-250, back to 223, to 243....done.
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  • iwannausername
    Shoulda bought it in an encore - that way, any caliber is just a couple hundred away...
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  • Captplaid
    .243. You chose wisely. Congratulation.
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  • gearheaddad
    quote:Originally posted by cubslover
    quote:Originally posted by gearheaddad
    Thats a good caliber.
    You'll be happy!! Congratulations....pictures?


    I'll get pics up when I get the scope mounted. It's a 6.5-20x50 with a big long removable sunshade. Can't wait.

    I don't care about the pictures of the gun!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • dcloco
    Cubs...sssweet!

    Here is a pic of scopes for you...and add this emailed coupon...you will be set. Coupon code - OPTIC3002 - $25 off any scope over $300!

    http://www.midwayusa.com/epromolisting.exe/showpage?promotionid=148455&eblastid=11820071&custnum=100689420

    So...you could buy a Nikon Monarch 6.5-20 for $325 + shipping (would be $469!!! + shipping).
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  • IAMAHUSKER
    243 will be my next rifle.
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  • Cubslover
    Thanks for the coupon Loco. It's kinda hard to justify a $400 scope on a $250 gun. The last scope I bought was a Barska, I've been really happy with it. It's just as clear and bright as my Nikon. I ordered their 6.5-20 for this one, we'll see how it does, if it takes a crap I'm only out $40.

    Thanks again though.
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  • dcloco
    But it would only be a $325 scope. :)
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  • Cubslover
    quote:Originally posted by dcloco
    But it would only be a $325 scope. :)




    True
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  • ChetStafford
    What .243 did you get? Seemed like you were thinking a savage?
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  • jbw1776
    Good to hear.[8D]

    I believe you ended up with the best caliber for your intended/possible future uses. Now go get some Federal 55gr'ers and have some fun. They're real screamers![:D]

    Congrats!

    Ben
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