Author Topic: NEW 243 SUPERLIGHT NEWBIE (Read 593 times)

kenscot · « **on:** January 30, 2005, 02:07:38 AM »

Gentlemen,
I just bought the 243 superlight used for $140.00 My original reason for buying it was that I thought it would be a great beginner centerfire for my kids concidering weight, caliber and me being a lefty and owning all lefty rem 700 BDL's. after handling this light weight a little bit I can see where I might want to carry it into the deer woods with me versus my 9# rifles. I checked the trigger pull and it breaks consistently at 3.5# not bad, so I will leave this alone until I shoot it & for the sakes of my kids shooting it. I am a handloader and curious if it will sabilize 100gr bullets for deer( I have not looked up the barrel twist rate yet).
I am curious as to what kind of accuracy to expect, recoil ( for the kids sake ) and opinions on bullets and powder for this rifle
Thanks,
Ken

Stan in SC · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2005, 02:17:04 AM »

I bought one a couple of years ago.It is a delight to carry in the woods.
To add to the rifle you might want to add the survivor buttstock and leave the small forestock on it.The thumbhole survivor buttstock adds to the accuracy by allowing you to hold the rifle more firmly to your shoulder.
It is about as handy as carrying a pistol in that configuration.
I have killed a couple of deer with it and after trying several different loads I found the Remington 100 grain gives the best results.
I put a 3x12 large Mag44 scope on it.You are really going to like that rifle.

MSP Ret · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2005, 02:33:59 AM »

, Welcome aboard kenscot...I can't add anything to what Stan in SC has said since I don't have a Handi in .243 or in the Superlight configuration. The suggestion regarding the Suvivor buttstock is a great one however. I have my coyote gun set uo that way but have added a "storearm Forearm". It carries lightly and comes up to shoot quickly and on target.
Stop by often, it's a great place to learn about these fine little rifles, but be warned, many of us have come by to look and very soon all our fine, expensive, heavy rifles are gathering dust. We all seem to learn the same thing, the joy of a light, handy Handi ( :-D ) and of a single well placed shot!!!...One shot-one kill....<><.... :grin:

kenscot · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2005, 03:17:01 AM »

thanks guys, have you found it nessasary to use an offset hammer spur after mounting a scope?

MSP Ret · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2005, 04:39:23 AM »

In most instances yes. Where the scope is over the hammer it makes it much easier and safer to cock the gun with the hammer spur....The only scope mount situations I have gotten by without the hammer extension/spur was when I used a short, long eye relief shotgun scope which only reached to the rear of the chamber area of the barrel and did not protrude out over the barrel and when using Red Dot sights....<><.... :grin:

3006bluffhunter · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2005, 05:37:44 AM »

Stan; hit the nail on the head Survivor stocks are great .....control with it is good.....its just the right length...I have 2 rifles with survivor stock....like them very much....

JKump · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2005, 08:39:30 AM »

I have one and love it. Took 5 deer this year it definitely shoots minute of deer. Mine averages 2" groups at 100yards (some better, some worse). I use Hornady 100 gr. BTSP light mags while hunting, sighted it in with 100 gr. Winchester (cheaper per box). I have a Nikon 4 x 32 scope on it and the hammer spur is a must. You got yourself a good weapon and you will enjoy it.