another 243 question
 

hey guys ive narrowed it down to 2 rifles thanx to all your help thanx a million what im wondering now would a stevens 200 be an ok coyote rifle i dontplan on using the rifle very often just shoot the yotes when i get the chance so would the 200 be ok or is there a big enough difference i should get the savage 111 i found a stevens for 300 and the savage for 475 i just cant see the reason to spend that much when i will use the gun so little but i want a good rifle so should i go the cheaper route or spend the extra money and get the savage thanx again

RE: another 243 question
 

The Stevens will work...no doubt. However, the Accu-trigger on the Savage is sure nice. I'd go with the Savage if it were my choice. Whether (or not) it's worth the extra $ is your decision. Good luck.

RE: another 243 question
 

For a every so often gun go with the Stevens, and get some good glass.

RE: another 243 question
 

There is no reason that the Stevens wont work good for you. Just put a descent scope on it and practice enough with it to get good and comfortable with the gun. Practice is the key.

RE: another 243 question
 

xi32,
Hell, if you know what caliber you want? The hard part's done. Now, (here's where the wallet comes in) which one do you WANT? Sorry, couldn't resist.

RE: another 243 question
 

I have been reading good reviews on the Marlin XL-7 and they are coming out with a short action version, the XS-7. It has a trigger similar to Savage's Accu-trigger and will come in .243, 7MM-08 and .308.
I am waiting to get my hands on one in .243! You might want to find the Marlin before deciding!

RE: another 243 question
 

I have had a few different deer rifles. The only one I ever miss is an old Remington 788 in .243 Winchester. Had the trigger set at 23oz. That was the only gunsmith work ever done on the rifle. What a sweet shooter. I've been a .243 fan ever since.

RE: another 243 question
 

That Stevens will do a fine job for you.

RE: another 243 question
 

Stevens will do good, but practice is key. it can be an every-so-often gun for hunting, but it has to be an often to practice and get good. Good luck and let us know what you choose.
-Jake

RE: another 243 question
 

i bought a stevens 22-250 for my wife and with handloads it will shoot half inch all day but i have done some tinkering with the trigger. with the accutrigger it should be good to go. its a win win so the question is which one do you like best?

RE: another 243 question
 

thanx for all the help i like both the stevens and the savage i didnt know if there was really a big enough difference in the 2 to spend 200 extra dollars on the savage. the only bad thing ive heard about the stevens is they have really cheap stocks are they really that bad

RE: another 243 question
 

get the stevens. i got one in .243, and love it. buy an aftermarket adjustable trigger for it and still come out cheaper than buying the savage.

RE: another 243 question
 

The Stevens and the Savage will have the same stock, that Savage will just have a black one on it.

If it was me and I was trying to save a buck or two, I would get the Stevens, and if you don't like the trigger any good gunsmith will fix that for $35 or so.

Then I would take the extra $$$ and get good quality bases/rings and scope.

RE: another 243 question
 

Just bought a Stevens 200 in 223 with a camo stock for $337 last weekend. I love the thing!! Pretty sure they have the Savage 110 action. I'd buy the 200 and spend the extra cash on my scope.

RE: another 243 question
 

I like the Marlin XL-7 so much that I bought a buddy 1 in .270 for a gift and liked it so much bought another for an loaner/beater rifle-all at a price of 300$ on the rack! Naturally I'm going to get 1 of the new XS-7 offered in short action calibers such as the .243 and 7mm08.

RE: another 243 question
 

Stevens 200 in 243 with a 2.5X10 Tasco Mildot with Millet rings.
Jackrabbits out to 300yds.....

Whitetail from 60yds....

To 350yds.....


Shot a few yotes with it also, all with the same load/bullet. So, as you can tell, I like the Stevens.

Ron:D

RE: another 243 question
 

My Stevens 200 in .243 shoots every factory load I've tried into an inch, but especially loves the Federal 85gr. Sierra load. She puts 5 of those hollow point boattails into just over a half inch. This is a bone stock rifle, not even a trigger job. I bought it for the same reason as you- knocking off the occassional coyote. I think it's perfect for this role. Also, a Nikon Pro Staff 3-9x40 would go great with this rifle, and can be had for $125ish if you look around- nice glass for the price.

RE: another 243 question
 

Just like mentioned above. See what marlin is doing first. i have the XL7 in 3006 and its a fantastic rifle for the price. They are coming out with the XS7 which is short action in 208, 7mm-08 and 243. Supposed to be out by now. For $299 or less it can't be beat.