I did the first rifle last summer it was my first time toying with a Savage rifle. Bought this Sevens 200 just to build something on. I settled on 6X47/6mm-222RM for the cartridge. I put a Sin Arms 1:12 twist barrel on it #3 contour, 11 degree crown 20" long. SSS competition trigger, recoil lug, and the tactical bolt handle.
I had a ton of 55 grain Nosler BT bullets I couldn't get to shoot in my .243 Win which helped with the caliber decision. Shoots pretty good with 29 grains of H335 and the 55 grain bullets. It is able to stabilize 80 grain Winchester bulk bullets and puts them 6" low from POI of the 55 grain bullets may have to try a pronghorn with this rifle in the fall.
I primed the stock with some NAPA brand automotive plastic primer; and I painted the stock with just a plain textured Forest green paint. Put a couple coats of satin clear on it as well. Going to send it off soon for a black titanium finish on the barreled action.
I had a ton of 55 grain Nosler BT bullets I couldn't get to shoot in my .243 Win which helped with the caliber decision. Shoots pretty good with 29 grains of H335 and the 55 grain bullets. It is able to stabilize 80 grain Winchester bulk bullets and puts them 6" low from POI of the 55 grain bullets may have to try a pronghorn with this rifle in the fall.
I primed the stock with some NAPA brand automotive plastic primer; and I painted the stock with just a plain textured Forest green paint. Put a couple coats of satin clear on it as well. Going to send it off soon for a black titanium finish on the barreled action.