I wanted a lightweight inexpensive Deer/Pig hunting rifleand picked up a M200 243 about a week ago. I don't see how these rifles can be beat in their price range.

I went over it and sanded off the ridges on the stock left over from the mold and stuck a metal trigger guard on it. The fit between the receiver and the stock is looking pretty good. The tang and barrel are floated nicely. This stock may not be the best but should work fine for my purposes and the light recoil of the 243.

I have selected three 3 bullets to test in this rifle including the 100 gr Sierra PH, the 100 gr Sierra GK, and the 95 gr Hornady SST. The powder I have to try is H4350, RL 17, H4831SC, and IMR 4064. I am hoping for a final load over 3000 fps and .5 MOA or better Accuracy. I'm betting on the Sierra GK and H4350/RL 17 or H4831SC.

I started testing with the 100 gr Sierra PH and H4831SC with the jump set at .010. Accuracy was good from 43.5 to 44.5 gr with the best group .353 CTC with 43.5 gr at avg velocity of 2860 fps, .747 CTC with 44 gr at 2880 fps, and .697 CTC with 44.5 gr at 2925 fps. Pretty Darn good!! That fulfills my accuracy goal but still need more velocity. Both the 44 gr an 44.5 gr were 4 shot groups and both had 2 bullets touching and then 1/2 inch or so vertically the other two bullets touching.

Will bedding the recoil lug likely take care of the vertical movement on the heavier loads?

Feel free to PM me with your favorite hunting load using 95 to 105 gr bullets.