how to get most out of new .243 200?

[possum1]

I'm using 41.0gr and getting clover leaves ;D

[mattri]

First loads were 42grns IMR 4350 85 grn Sierra HPBT CCI 200 primers in unfired Win brass.

Groupes were all aroun .75 with mostly vertical stacking.

The trigger is pretty bad, that's going to be the first mod.

[wbm]

First loads were 42grns IMR 4350 85 grn Sierra HPBT CCI 200 primers in unfired Win brass.
Groupes were all aroun .75 with mostly vertical stacking.
The trigger is pretty bad, that's going to be the first mod.


Sent you a PM.

[LHitchcox]

The trigger can ususally be tuned into a nice hunting trigger by changing the external wire to a lighter one and by adjusting the screws. Check the faqs for more info.

Oops, I just realized that the trigger mod is on another site:

http://www.varminthunters.com/tech/savage/

[mattri]

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab333/rritchie1027/243JPG.jpg

[skoger]

I am with the guys on the bullets, 70gr Sierra BTHP for match shooting or varmint, and the 85BTHP Gamekings for big varmints or deer. I use IMR-3031 instead, not temp. sensitive, seems to be the right burn rate. In handloader mag awhile back, they were using my exact same load I had worked up 20 years ago for the 85gr bullet, quoted it as the ultimate .243 deer load, Brian Pearce I beleieve. Pm me for load details if interested.