weejohn 3 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) here are a few photos of my tikka t3 22-250 stainless/synthetic. i have been thinking about changing rifles to a 243 and thought i would ask you guys roughly how much it is worth? from new it has only probably fired around 300 rounds and the rifle is in perfect condition. i would be keeping the scope but the rifle could go with the t8 mod and optilock rings and bases. accuracy wise it shoots 1/2 groups at 100 yards with federal ammo, 40,50 and 55 grain bullets. any rough guestimations will be much appreciated . i have edited to add i have tried guntrader but there are no rifles like this for sale second hand Edited January 4, 2009 by weejohn Quote Link to post
the cheater 1 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Put a NV scope on it,and get the .243 as well Quote Link to post
weejohn 3 Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 i had thought about it cheater but unfortunately i really dont think i could find a decent nv dedicated unit for £1600. Quote Link to post
Mr_Logic 5 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Why the switch to 243? Quote Link to post
weejohn 3 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 thats a really good question , i really am perfectly happy with the 22-250 but more than anything i just fancy a change i suppose. ballistically with lighter bullets the 243 is a flatter shooting round so is still perfect for fox but i am wanting to get into reloading and the 243 has a huge range of bullets to choose from. i was in the gunshop yesterday and was told that they would give me £350 for the bare rifle or £450 with the mod . Quote Link to post
coldweld 65 Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Save your money. Buy your reloading kit keep the .22-250 !! If you are shooting Fox why do you need any more bullet weights than offered in .22 from 40 - grn ? Quote Link to post
jamie g 17 Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) Save your money. Buy your reloading kit keep the .22-250 !! If you are shooting Fox why do you need any more bullet weights than offered in .22 from 40 - grn ? i agree all though you would find it hard to go higher then 60 grains out of a 22/250 in less you have a 1 in 9 twist. most 22/250's are 1 in 14 so 55 grains is about the limit. i no the steyr ssg is a 1 in 12 so you could use a 60 grain in that. if he is offering you tht price for the rifle he will have it uo for 500 for the rifle or 650 with the mod i bet so i would sell private. put it on guntrader i would ask 550 for it Edited January 6, 2009 by jamie g Quote Link to post
00taz11 39 Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 there is nothing wrong with it john what gunshop did you go to Quote Link to post
weejohn 3 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) i do agree that if i was only going to be using it for fox i would just stick with the 22-250 but later this year i will be starting to do some deer stalking. thanks for the input jamie g Edited January 6, 2009 by weejohn Quote Link to post
weejohn 3 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 there is nothing wrong with it john what gunshop did you go to it was borders gunroom. another option i have is to get it rebarelled in 243 as 2 rfd's said this was possible. Quote Link to post
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