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Het lads and ladies,
Does anyone know if there is such a thing a semi auto 243 -270 ish semi auto rifle around of does someone have one for sale???.
I am looking on behalf of a mate that is looking for something bigger than a AR but not as big as a 308 ( they seem to be quiet common)
any help would be appreciated.
Have a good weekend all
You can get ARs in all sorts of chamberings these days. The Browning BAR was also made in 243, 270 etc and there are still a few of them kicking around.
There is a lot of BAR,s in 243 around plus there is also the Remington range still around although parts are not too flash for the Rems
DPMS do a 243 I think.
Bloke by the name of Steve on the facebook page "Rifle Parts Buy/Sell/Swap NZ" has this:
"I have a Remington .243 Woodsmaster Model 742 with weaver scope mounts for $590. Has 5 round detachable magazine and replacement butt pad"
Pretty looking gun too. Worth checking out :)
Looks like the same unit
Remington 243 rifle Model 742 Woodsmaster | Trade Me
Lazy prick should trim the recoil pad properly
I looked into those 742s at one stage and thought better of it, aparently there are some common age-related problems but I can't remember the details.
Fark me thats UGLY :slow:Quote:
Originally Posted by 308
If you want a decent A cat semi, just get a Browning Shorttrac in 243, get it re-crowned ( don't surppress though, turns out it more trouble than its worth ) & go shooting
I agree with @Philipo get a Browning Shorttrac. They are great rifles, other than a heavy trigger they are lovely to shoot and surprisingly accurate. Point real nice (like a shotgun) so very good for bush stalking. You can pick from a wood or synthetic stock as well.
I have my .308 Shorttrac grouping 1/2-3/4" at 100yards all day with reloads (cheap old sierra pro hunters).
the Remington semi is not even a shadow on the Browning, they jam up like a mofo.
They pop up on TradeMe from time to time, and their price has come down a lot over the past few years, so you may get lucky.
I agree browning bar in 243 is pretty dam sweet my parters brother has one in lefty he brought it new and shit its a nice machine id have it in my safe any day the those woodmasters have the reputation of jamming all the time
It was traded like that, but has the original butt pad. I only took it for the scope.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chop3r
If you don't buy the Browning, I bloody will!
Also, DPMS AR in 243 or 260Rem are options too, just cost more than that scoped and suppressed Browning. Other issue with an AR is it looks like a AR and not a hunting rifle. Depends what you want it for I guess.
Is your mate wanting a hunting gun or target shooter?Quote:
Originally Posted by samba
For semi-auto I'm a big fan of the SKS. The 16 inch barrel carbine is great for in the bush. 20" is good for just about everything else, except maybe very long range (over 400M) shots. They can also be shortened further if required and made into Bullpups fairly easily. He would probably want a bigger chambered gun if he was wanting to do longer shots anyway. SKS is cheap, rugged and very easy to work on and to customise. You can slap big mags on without breaking the bank and they are built to be neglected by stupid peasants which suits me fine. And the ammo is the cheapest and most plentiful centrefire.
Cheers all new you lot would help me out. He just wants one for goats etc but wanted bigger than 223 and didn't want that military spec looking AR
I have a genuine FN Belgium made Browning auto .243. These are better made than the current version and cost an arm and a leg when new. They were 50% more expensive to buy than a Sako bolt action.
Currently having the metalwork Milspec coated. Should have it back end of next week. Will let it go at a good price to a forum member.
By good price, I mean $700.
I have had 3 of the remington semis a 742 bdl delux in 3006 the shot very well a 7400 in 243 and that was good to and a 7400 in 308 that was a jamamatic and did 5 inch groups at a hundred yards if you get a good one they are ok
The current model shorttracs are still made at the FN factory in Belgium. It's the bolt actions that are made in Japan now.Quote:
Originally Posted by 10-Ring
If you are referring to your one being the older model, then you have a BAR not a Shorttrac which is a different rifle altogether. They are good and reliable too (I used to own one also) but very very heavy.
$700 is a good buy for a well looked after one too. I sold my old BAR for much more a few years back.
Thanks mate do you have a pic you could PM me
Yes, it's a BAR. I was referring to the latter ones which were made in Belgium but assembled in Portugal and had some minor differences in quality. I didn't make myself very clear. The BAR's are reasonably heavy but reliable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bryan
If you mean me, then I haven't got a picture. I will provide one once the parts come back after Milspec coating and I've reassembled it.Quote:
Originally Posted by samba
I have one of those models and have no problems with it at all.
I have had a Rem 7400 in 308 and Browning shortrac in 243. Would take the browning everytime, hands down. It was a much better rifle in every way. Even carrying the 7400 was awkward.