Need help ordering a Stevens 200

you're messed

wait until mid to late summer and save up some more $$ and buy something better

make the cartridge 308 Win or 30-06


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Anglinfool said:
I got the 7mm RM Savage. Very similar to the Stevens. I didn't really like it at first because it kicked hard off the bench and the recoil pad sucked. After getting a recoil suppressor and new pad, its tame. Groups are tight but the barrel heats up quick. No problem when your hunting.
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I have the same rifle but in 30-06, and I've noticed the same thing. I figured it was because the rifle didn't fit me properly, damn thing almost gave me scope-eye the first time I shot it!! Whereabouts did you get the recoil suppressor and recoil pad, and what kind/brand are they? I'd like to look into that stuff for my rifle as well :D Thanx!
 
Have you ordered yet?
What are you hunting?
If going after deer my pick would be short action cartridges(based on .308win)
Moose? 30-06 and 7rm are two ballistic peas in a pod and both will be fine.
If you are just looking to shoot and maybe go hunting later see above short action.
 
I would go with the savage 111 package. It is the exact same as a 200 but has a mag, rings, mounts, scope (a cheap Simmons, but enough to get you started), a sling, sling swivels and a black stock instead of that god awful grey one. Not bad for $100 more than the Stevens ($429 at SIR). I've got one in 7mm RM and it's not that bad for recoil.
Hell, if you can't feel a rifle when you fire it then why not stick with a .22LR.
 
308, 7-08, 7mm RM, 30-06, whatever. All are good choices, and for a beginner, really, all are suitable. To a newbie, the differences aren't all that big. Pick whatever you'd like, knowing full well that you're going to want all the others eventually, too.

Consider getting into reloading. It allows you to shoot a lot more (this is KEY to accuracy), allows you to tune your loads to extract the most out of your rifle, or reduce recoil, or whatever. It also makes the price difference and availability of factory ammo negligable. Reloading is not as expensive as you might think, and it pays for itself really quickly. It's also a lot of fun :)
 
prosper said:
308, 7-08, 7mm RM, 30-06, whatever. All are good choices, and for a beginner, really, all are suitable. To a newbie, the differences aren't all that big. Pick whatever you'd like, knowing full well that you're going to want all the others eventually, too.

Consider getting into reloading. It allows you to shoot a lot more (this is KEY to accuracy), allows you to tune your loads to extract the most out of your rifle, or reduce recoil, or whatever. It also makes the price difference and availability of factory ammo negligable. Reloading is not as expensive as you might think, and it pays for itself really quickly. It's also a lot of fun :)
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I have looked into reloading and it seems cheap enough to give it a try, but first I want to start shooting before I decide to start buying stuff to reload with.



Why not? said:
I'm not sure whose trolling who...................:D
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Can you expand on this statement as I have no idea what you mean. Btw, your sig doesn't work for me.

Thanks



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Btw, I am waiting to buy a gun for for a few days. I thought I had made up my mind but obviously, I haven't and I need to look at certain stuff again to come back up with my decison. I would like to thank everybody who posted here it you have helped me out in some sort of way.

Thanks all
 
Just wanted to let you all know.

I didn't end up buying the Stevens but accually got the Savage 111 from a fellow member.

Thanks for everybody who replied.

Many Thanks
 
I settled on a 30-06. It's a Savage 111. I got a great deal on it. It was also used so I couldn't pick any caliber but I am happy wiht 30-06 and that is what I originally wanted. Can't wait until it arrives.

Thanks all
 
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