Stevens 200 in 243 bullet choice Question

[Stillwater97]

Howdy,

I'm getting ready to start reloading for my Stevens 200 (savage) and I plan on shooting varmints (coyotes) and I was wondering if anyone had a bullet selection that they prefer for this gun? The barrel twist is 1-9.25. Will this do well with light-weight bullets?

Thanks!

Mark

 

[GooseGestapo]

Mine did quite well with 80gr Sierra's over 38.0gr of Varget for about 3,300fps
H414 was ~100fps faster but nowhere near as accurate.

This would make a good 'yote load.

 

[Stillwater97]

thanks for the info!!!

which model of their bullets are you using?

http://www.sierrabullets.com/index.cfm?section=bullets&page=rifle&caliberID=4

Mark

 

[Shoney]

According to the barrel maker's twist charts, the 9.25 is ideal for 100gr and up. In my personal experience with a variety of 243's, most will shoot 80gr quite well, when the right brand of bullet and powder are combined.