I built one off of a Stevens 200. Used a stainless E.R. Shaw in 1:10 finished at 22”. I LOVE IT!!! It goes with me everywhere, and probably has drawn more blood than any other rifle I own.
I shoot 85gr Sierra GK HPBT in front H335 at 2705 FPS.
Doing it again, I would consider:
McGowen barrels
1:8 twist
20” barrel
The Stevens 200 is basically a Savage 10/110, right? I used that Sierra bullet when I had my first centerfire rifle and Ruger 77 in 243 Winchester. Many groundhogs and foxes were dispatched with it. A really good bullet. I definitely don't plan on shooting anything over 85 grains in it, so I would be looking at a 1:10 twist. Why McGowen barrels? Did your E.R. Shaw not perform like you want?
