Prairie Coyote Gun

I like my Rem700 .243. Never failed me. Good accuracy.

If cost is an issue, you might check out the Weatherby Vanguard. I have each of the three you list except the Tikka. Good friend of mine has one in .270, though, and he's pleased with it. Matter of personal preference. Good luck on your choice.

Savage is a very accurate rifle also. The new Weatherby Vanguard S2 is as well very very accurate. But it's like you said it's about which one appeals to you in all area's, balance, how it shoulders, how it feels in your hands, etc. Of the 3 you listed I don't have or have ever had. The Savage and new Weatherby I do have and the Weathery isn't any more than the ones your talking about and it has sub-moa guaranteed accuracy.

I have a Model 700 and a Model 70 and both are fine rifles. I don't think you could go wrong with either one.

Thanks for the clarification, Fred. I was talking about the Vanguard S2, though if you want to spend a bit more, getting the original Vanguard-Sub MOA with the nicer stock isn't a bad option, either.

fred243 said:

Savage is a very accurate rifle also.

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I've had a heck of a time getting my $800 .243, to shoot like my buddy's $300 Stevens.

TMan said:

I've had a heck of a time getting my $800 .243, to shoot like my buddy's $300 Stevens.

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Wow, got mine at Wally World for 387.00 back in 2003 and it will shoot moa and better all the time.

DCAMM94 said:

Thanks for the clarification, Fred. I was talking about the Vanguard S2, though if you want to spend a bit more, getting the original Vanguard-Sub MOA with the nicer stock isn't a bad option, either.

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I actually looked for one of those but couldn't find one. They are no longer on Weatherby's site either. I think the S2 has fully taken their spot.

The Vanguard S2 equivalent of the subMOA model is the "range certified." They include a target signed by ed weatherby. Here's the link to Weatherby site: Vanguard® Series 2 RC (Range Certified) | Weatherby.com. Discount Hunting Supplies & Shooting Supplies, Ammunition - Able Ammo has them in stock. Check it out. It's probably what I'll get when I get my .338 WM. Weatherby Range Bolt Action Rifle VMT243NR4O, 243 Winchester, 24 in, Green/Black Stock, Matte Black - Able Ammo. I actually like the green/black combo better on the stock than the old Vanguard SubMOA finish. Just personal preference.

I use a 6mm Rem. Good cartridge.

DCAMM94 said:

The Vanguard S2 equivalent of the subMOA model is the "range certified." They include a target signed by ed weatherby. Here's the link to Weatherby site: Vanguard® Series 2 RC (Range Certified) | Weatherby.com. Discount Hunting Supplies & Shooting Supplies, Ammunition - Able Ammo has them in stock. Check it out. It's probably what I'll get when I get my .338 WM. Weatherby Range Bolt Action Rifle VMT243NR4O, 243 Winchester, 24 in, Green/Black Stock, Matte Black - Able Ammo. I actually like the green/black combo better on the stock than the old Vanguard SubMOA finish. Just personal preference.

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Thank you sir, heck I didn't know that. I should have read more I guess because I've looked at it and why it was more, LOL

To bad the 6mm kinda went to the wayside. Preferred it over 243. Still my yote guns are 22-250 and 6mm.