looking for a place to find a semi auto 243
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NCsmitty
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Welcome to THR, JA2327.
I would suggest checking www.gunbroker.com for something that will fill the bill. It will give you some insight as to availability and price range.
Being 17, you would probably have to have a parent or guardian purchase a firearm for you.
Good luck.
NCsmitty
I would suggest checking www.gunbroker.com for something that will fill the bill. It will give you some insight as to availability and price range.
Being 17, you would probably have to have a parent or guardian purchase a firearm for you.
Good luck.
NCsmitty
SimpleIsGood229
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Check out the Browning BAR.
jpwilly
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Sounds to me like you already know what you want. Why don't you try to find one then. There isn't going to be much else out there in .243 anyway.
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www.gunbroker.com has a fair number of Browning BAR 243 cal. Do your homework buying on gunbroker....i.e. buy only from a reputable seller that has a track record.
www.cabelas.com
Cabela's sell quite a few guns. Worth checking out.
www.cabelas.com
Cabela's sell quite a few guns. Worth checking out.
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If you buy from a place online, or over the phone out of state, you'll need to have the gun sent to an FFL (federal firearms licensed) dealer in your area, to do the transfer legally. I'd start by finding an FFL you like, for a price you like. Depending on where you are, and the amount of competition, they could charge anywhere from 20 to 100 bucks....since it's just filling in a form and calling for a background check, I'd look for the cheapest available.
If you buy from a store in state, no additional FFL required...so don't go for $20 savings online...cause after shipping you'll come out behind (with a $20 FFL fee).
Basically, any gun store worth their salt will probably offer to order any gun you can find online....just get a definitive price before committing.
A semi-auto .243 probably won't be in stock at most stores, so call the stores in your area first. In a two minute conversation you can find out if they have it, if they can get it, how much they charge for it, or how much they'd charge for a transfer (FFL) if you find it elsewhere.
If you tell us where you are, there might be a member nearby who can make a good suggestion on stores or an FFL.
If you buy from a store in state, no additional FFL required...so don't go for $20 savings online...cause after shipping you'll come out behind (with a $20 FFL fee).
Basically, any gun store worth their salt will probably offer to order any gun you can find online....just get a definitive price before committing.
A semi-auto .243 probably won't be in stock at most stores, so call the stores in your area first. In a two minute conversation you can find out if they have it, if they can get it, how much they charge for it, or how much they'd charge for a transfer (FFL) if you find it elsewhere.
If you tell us where you are, there might be a member nearby who can make a good suggestion on stores or an FFL.
padd54
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I had my Rem 7400 worked on by these guys; http://www.accuracysystemsinc.com/ar15_conversion.php, they also offer AR style in 243.
schlockinz
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I'd go with a BAR. You won't have to worry as much about legalities, mag caps etc when out hunting. I have a feeling that most game wardens would look down on a 10 round mag unless its legal to use during all on going seasons.
Also, if you get pulled over coming home, you'll get a lot less flack (trust me, at 20 I get pulled over with a shotgun behind me that I forgot to unload the mag after a day of pond jumping, the cop was not very happy with me...)
As far as field conditions, I've never seen our BAR 243 fail. It was my dads first real rifle and he still uses it every time he needs a rifle, I'd still use it if I didn't prefer the wallop that my 30.06 delivered.
While the BAR may not look as cool, it may help to keep you under the radar by not looking so tacticool.
I have no real experience with the AR, but if thats the look your going for, they are pretty accurate.
Also, if you get pulled over coming home, you'll get a lot less flack (trust me, at 20 I get pulled over with a shotgun behind me that I forgot to unload the mag after a day of pond jumping, the cop was not very happy with me...)
As far as field conditions, I've never seen our BAR 243 fail. It was my dads first real rifle and he still uses it every time he needs a rifle, I'd still use it if I didn't prefer the wallop that my 30.06 delivered.
While the BAR may not look as cool, it may help to keep you under the radar by not looking so tacticool.
I have no real experience with the AR, but if thats the look your going for, they are pretty accurate.
schlockinz
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Also, maybe look at the R-25, it'll suit your looks
http://remington.com/product-families/firearms/centerfire-families/autoloading-model-r-25.aspx
http://remington.com/product-families/firearms/centerfire-families/autoloading-model-r-25.aspx
Arkansas Paul
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^ Beat me to it. Remington offers a .243 and a 7mm-08 on an AR platform. They look great and I've heard good things about them. They will be a little over a grand.
Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow
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As does Remington. You want an "AR 10 type" rifle (looks like an M16 / AR15). You may have to look to the used market to fit this in the budget, but you're not far off of new.
schlockinz
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www.gunbroker.com
www.gunsamerica.com
www.gunlistings.org
you're going to be at the top of your budget there, and thats not including glass, so it looks like you'll need to be in the used market.
Just curious, why do you want the tactical options instead of a BAR or a good bolt.
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www.gunlistings.org
you're going to be at the top of your budget there, and thats not including glass, so it looks like you'll need to be in the used market.
Just curious, why do you want the tactical options instead of a BAR or a good bolt.
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highorder
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You can have exactly what you want from the Remington, but its going to cost you $1200ish
You don't want a cheap rifle, so where to find one doesn't matter!
You don't want a cheap rifle, so where to find one doesn't matter!
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double tap.
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