Which 243 for my kids? Savage?

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baddarryl

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Axis or Mod 10/11? I would like to re stock it as they grow with the mind of it being a keeper.

Other youth 243's that you may recommend with the same in mind?

Thank you.
 
There are some good ones out there.

I own a Weatherby Vanguard Youth in .243 that came with both a youth LOP and adult LOP stock. The proof target's 3 holes you could cover with a dime.

Another I have looked at, picked up, and had a couple of the kids shoulder is the Remington 700 Youth in .243. Needless to say, tons of aftermarket stock options for when the kids grow up.

Unfortunately, I have yet to come across a Savage youth offering.
 
both the remington and the weatherby are good choices. there are youth guns made by savage but they are not as obviously a youth rifle.

as far as availability of parts in the future you certainly wont find anything more available than the savage model 10 or the remington 700. my vote goes for the remington though
 
I wouldn't carry an Axis home as a gift(if I had to keep it). The short action Savage 10/11 series is a solid using gun but slightly heavier than other choices. This may be an advantage depending on your intended use. Look for a wood stock to chop to length and add a soft pad. When kiddo grows up, put the original stock back on.
 
As far as the 700 aren't there some to stay away from (770?)? Does this not apply to youth models? My dad has a mid 80's BDL in 30-06 that has been great.
 
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I love rifles and own many of them. I have a Remington 700 in a 243 and it is a nice gun and shoots pretty well. I also used to have a Win 70 in 243 with very nice wood on it and again it was a nice gun and shot pretty well. My son has a Savage Axis in 243 and while I don't care a whole lot for the synthetic stock and plan on buying him a better one in the future his Axis is light weight which in my opinion is a good thing for a .243 caliber and handles very well and the bad thing is his $300 gun holds a better group than my two $1,000 guns do. I load for all three and his is shooting less than an inch at 200yds. I have since bought several Savage rifles both in the Axis version, Model 11, Model 10, and Model 16 and for the money and accuracy Savage makes the best rifle out there in my opinion. I also have a friend who had a custom built 6.5 Creedmoor rifle made that cost around $1700 and it is barely holding a better group than my Model 16 Savage and I'm pretty sure once I play with this load a little bit I will be shooting just as good or better than his.
 
Are the 700's full size actions in youth stocks?
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Yes. Some youth models may have a shorter (20" ) bbl but the actions are the same. Youth stocks and adult sized factory takeoff stocks are readily available on various auction sites so you could always buy the version you find first and then buy the opposite stock. When they grow, replace the stock with the adult version.
 
I would try to find a older 700 (1990's ish and older) in .243 and just find a youth sized synthetic stock for right now. Kids being kids, nice wood stocks will get dinged up and scratched. Then when they reach the age of appreciating what they have, put the wood stock back on.
 
I would try to find a older 700 (1990's ish and older) in .243 and just find a youth sized synthetic stock for right now. Kids being kids, nice wood stocks will get dinged up and scratched. Then when they reach the age of appreciating what they have, put the wood stock back on.
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Thank you. That is exactly the kind of info I am looking for. Thanks to all of you actually.
 
Savage Axis

Consider the II version as it incorporates the Accu-Trigger. YOu can also rebarrel to a larger caliber as they grow.
 
The TC Venture compact would be a great choice, as would the Savage Axis II.

My daughter has an original Axis (no Accutrigger) and it's a great shooting little rifle.

Remington also has the 783 Compact out now. I have a 783 and love mine.

I have to echo some of the sentiments above.
 
Some of ya'll have recommended the lower end models and the only one I can speak of is the Axis. Good rifle just don't know about longevity. Thats the reason I recommended the 700. They have a following and if something fails, fix it. And lots of aftermarket support.
 
Savage Axis and a $99.00 stock. Can't beat them for accuracy even at 3 times the price. We have 3 people now that shoot F Class out 1000 yards with savage axis. The stocks are cheap-Yes,but that only matters if you put a bi-pod on them. Holding them in your hand or off a rest the stock plays no part.
 
Savage Axis and a $99.00 stock. Can't beat them for accuracy even at 3 times the price. We have 3 people now that shoot F Class out 1000 yards with savage axis. The stocks are cheap-Yes,but that only matters if you put a bi-pod on them. Holding them in your hand or off a rest the stock plays no part.
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How about under the proper use of a good sling?
 
baddarryl- A sling would not work with their cheap stocks,sorry to say. They do flex a lot. With a Boyds $99.00 stock you are set to go for years of use,Accurate use I will say also. Hands down you can't beat a Savage for accuracy. Howas are also very nice, if your son is he-man and can hold a 100 lb rifle,Tikas are also very good,but cost a lot more and not as accurate IMHO.
 
I picked up an Axis today at Dicks for $269 after a mail in rebate with a 3x9 Bushnell scope. For that price I jumped on at after scouring the racks for a higher end one to no avail. It took them forever to find the box for it so they gave me a $20 gift card for the trouble. That brings the price down to $249.00. Can't touch anything else for that price. If they stay into hunting then they have a mint BDL in .30-06 coming their way in a few years so. I have 4 kids to train with this rifle so reports will come. Thanks everyone.
 
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