Need help ordering a Stevens 200
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More conundrums:
- Taking a high recoil rifle like 7 mm mag as your first centrefire has its liabilities ie flinch. 7-08 or 308 may be more suitable...
- Lots of folk prefer a detachable mag, particularly if you're in and out of camp, crossing roads ,etc. I prefer one.
- Iron sights? Most experienced folk on this board started with iron sights, many continue until their eyes dictate other wise. FWIW - My shot success rate is higher with iron sights!
You're buying the Stevens because you are on a budget, not necessarily because it has the features you want. Suggest you give consideration to buying a used rifle, after establishing what features you want. If you cant figure out what you want, suggest you borrow rifles from yor hunt camp buddies - most folk have several, and would be quite happy to help a novice.
- Taking a high recoil rifle like 7 mm mag as your first centrefire has its liabilities ie flinch. 7-08 or 308 may be more suitable...
- Lots of folk prefer a detachable mag, particularly if you're in and out of camp, crossing roads ,etc. I prefer one.
- Iron sights? Most experienced folk on this board started with iron sights, many continue until their eyes dictate other wise. FWIW - My shot success rate is higher with iron sights!
You're buying the Stevens because you are on a budget, not necessarily because it has the features you want. Suggest you give consideration to buying a used rifle, after establishing what features you want. If you cant figure out what you want, suggest you borrow rifles from yor hunt camp buddies - most folk have several, and would be quite happy to help a novice.
Salty said:Then get a freakin 7mm mag
There's not a lot of difference between the -06 and the 7mag, trust me. Recoil, trajectory power blah blah blah as a new shooter you won't notice the diff. If you're OK with the extra expense in ammo rock on....
I love the way you think.
I wanna get it again. I am just not sure. $5 a box isn't alot but it does add up.I wish it was easier
Crap, I am not gonna buy one right now. I am gonna wait this out.
I never even thought about the detachable mag and that probably would be a pain in the ass but 3 bullets wouldn't be too bad to unload and reload.
Ahh So I am gonna wait a bit and see. I am gonna relook at the used rifles again and maybe take somebody up on their offer
I never even thought about the detachable mag and that probably would be a pain in the ass but 3 bullets wouldn't be too bad to unload and reload.
Ahh So I am gonna wait a bit and see. I am gonna relook at the used rifles again and maybe take somebody up on their offer
You're hilirious bud. Up and down like a party girl's pants on payday Saturday night
Good thing you didn't "hit the submit button"
FWIW I don't give a rat's about clips or detachable magazines to be proper you know... Doesn't take long to load and unload a blind mag. But nothing wrong with thinking it over and indeed considering a used rifle.
Good thing you didn't "hit the submit button"
FWIW I don't give a rat's about clips or detachable magazines to be proper you know... Doesn't take long to load and unload a blind mag. But nothing wrong with thinking it over and indeed considering a used rifle.
I am bad at making decisions I know barley anything about. If I knew alot about guns I would know what the right choice would be.
I don't think I care about a detachable mag but it might be nice. I only have $400 to work with for a few weeks I wanted to get a stevens 200 because lots of people seem to like them and I would be getting a brand new gun instead of a used one. If in a few months I really liked shooting and hunting then I would upgrade to a Tikka T3 Lite as I would have more money from raise due in 4 months.
I just dunno
I don't think I care about a detachable mag but it might be nice. I only have $400 to work with for a few weeks I wanted to get a stevens 200 because lots of people seem to like them and I would be getting a brand new gun instead of a used one. If in a few months I really liked shooting and hunting then I would upgrade to a Tikka T3 Lite as I would have more money from raise due in 4 months.
I just dunno
I will only be using this rifle for target practise, deer and moose.
I am not sure about how far I will be shooting to hit animals but the location is around Timmins with lots of logging roads around everywhere.
I am still clueless, I have resorted to asking my sister and mom for advice
I am not sure about how far I will be shooting to hit animals but the location is around Timmins with lots of logging roads around everywhere.
I am still clueless, I have resorted to asking my sister and mom for advice
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Nothing wrong with used firearms, man. I was looking at a stevens as well but I thought it came with a cheap scope... just remember that iron sights cant fog up.
The Stevens is a great no frills rifle.....I have a 243 and it is awesome for accuracy.....it all depends on what you want in terms of looks and finish and so on.
If you are looking for a first time rifle on a budget,this would be the way to go.......
I am just waiting the arrival of the Mosberg ATR100 in 30.06...this is another no frills rifle as well....the price I believe is a bit lower than the Stevens,I just got it basically to try it out and see what it's like...I've read all kinds of good and bad things about it,only one way to find out...I'll keep ya posted
The main things that i would consider if I were in your shoes would be
1...price
2...ammo availability
3...recoil...(seems you have no experience with these calibers mentioned,not meant to be hacking on you in any way)
Your budget does not allow you much room to play around for sure,but you are getting a new rifle,and then you know exactly how it has been maintained....
If you are looking for a first time rifle on a budget,this would be the way to go.......
I am just waiting the arrival of the Mosberg ATR100 in 30.06...this is another no frills rifle as well....the price I believe is a bit lower than the Stevens,I just got it basically to try it out and see what it's like...I've read all kinds of good and bad things about it,only one way to find out...I'll keep ya posted
The main things that i would consider if I were in your shoes would be
1...price
2...ammo availability
3...recoil...(seems you have no experience with these calibers mentioned,not meant to be hacking on you in any way)
Your budget does not allow you much room to play around for sure,but you are getting a new rifle,and then you know exactly how it has been maintained....
Here is my take on it since you are starting out and you might buy another rifle when you get your raise.
1-Get the Steven's 200, it's easy to handle, it's cheap and it works.
2-As a first rifle, get it in 308 win. it's cheap to buy and it's a good all around caliber. Most important of all it does not kick hard and it will help a new shooter from developping flintching. A 7mm Rem Mag would kick like a mule in a light rifle like the 200.
Finally, go to the range often and shoot as much as you can to improve your skills and reflexes. When you feel confident enough and you get some extra cash, you'll be ready for a high quality rifle in the Magnum caliber of your choice.
1-Get the Steven's 200, it's easy to handle, it's cheap and it works.
2-As a first rifle, get it in 308 win. it's cheap to buy and it's a good all around caliber. Most important of all it does not kick hard and it will help a new shooter from developping flintching. A 7mm Rem Mag would kick like a mule in a light rifle like the 200.
Finally, go to the range often and shoot as much as you can to improve your skills and reflexes. When you feel confident enough and you get some extra cash, you'll be ready for a high quality rifle in the Magnum caliber of your choice.
chola said:
Hey there,
Well I am not too picky on the finish of the gun as I have not owned one before. Sure it would be great to buy a $1500 Sako that looks great and probably shoots better then a Stevens ever will but I just can't afford that now.
Price of a Stevens is great. I wish it was the price of a 10/22 but for $50 more, it's a great price for a great rifles from all the reviews.
Ammo for the 30-06 and 7mm mag is easy to get from Bass Pro, Lebarons and another little store near I work in Toronto.
Recoil, I have no idea how big the recoil is. Thats it why I am torn between the 30-06 and the 7mm Mag due to the fact recoil is the biggest factor other then $5 a box of ammo which is affordable because I don't think I am going to be going through boxes and boxes. Maybe when i go shooting the first couple times.
The only reason why I would prefer a new rifles is the fact I know how it has been treated which is always good.
I am still debating and waiting for an answer from pm and then I have to debate on caliber size.
I am going crazy here, I said after work, I was gonna come home and buy a rifle finally. It's been 5 hours and I am still reading around on here and the web.
a .308 ammo seems to be a decent price and sometimes a few cents cheaper then the 30-06.
Seems like a good choice. Looking into it some more
a .308 ammo seems to be a decent price and sometimes a few cents cheaper then the 30-06.
Seems like a good choice. Looking into it some more
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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.
I'm glad I hung onto it.
Get the Mag!
I'm glad I hung onto it.
Get the Mag!
Hi Cereal 83.I think eithier choice .308 or 30.06 will be a good choice.I myself have a 30.06 been shooting it since I was 15.I shoot left handed so the only new rifle I could find was a Remington 700 BDL available in .270 or 30.06 I think at the time Farmers Supply only hand the .06 in stock so my decision was pretty easy back in 83.
The 30.06's kick is quite managable .308 will be a little lighter in that department.I am 5'10' 147 lbs. so no I am not a big guy so I would let you know if this thing was kicking the sh*t outta me.
The only difference between Stevens.The .06 long action 42.5" long and .308 short action 41.5" long.It is basically a choice of preference.For what you intend to hunt I don't think you need a magnum caliber.(my personal preference).My father and I have shot deer,moose,elk,caribou with our .06's no problem.
I also like the 7mm-08 my wife shoots one,light kicking.Ammo is pretty scarce
to come by you won't find it at Wally world or Can-tire.
Anyways Good luck with your choice it sounds like your on the right track and let us know how you make out.
The 30.06's kick is quite managable .308 will be a little lighter in that department.I am 5'10' 147 lbs. so no I am not a big guy so I would let you know if this thing was kicking the sh*t outta me.
The only difference between Stevens.The .06 long action 42.5" long and .308 short action 41.5" long.It is basically a choice of preference.For what you intend to hunt I don't think you need a magnum caliber.(my personal preference).My father and I have shot deer,moose,elk,caribou with our .06's no problem.
I also like the 7mm-08 my wife shoots one,light kicking.Ammo is pretty scarce
to come by you won't find it at Wally world or Can-tire.
Anyways Good luck with your choice it sounds like your on the right track and let us know how you make out.
I own a .22-250 and a 7-08 in the stevens model 200. I am reccomending that you grab a .308 because of the high availability of ammo. Its a nice light recoiling round. If you decide to upgrade and want to get rid of the stevens, there is no hesitation in my mind that it would be sold on this forum quick!
30-06 is also a great performer. Dont be fooled by the bigger is better ego on here, the last thing you want is a flinch! with that said, a 7mm mag or 300 mag is not a lot more than a 30-06. With practise and maybe some coaching from somebody that knows how to shoot, the 7mm and 300mag are tolerable.
Once again, I would grab the .308. You cant go wrong. It will drop moose, black bear, and deer.
P.S. shot placement means everything regardless of how big your rifle is!
30-06 is also a great performer. Dont be fooled by the bigger is better ego on here, the last thing you want is a flinch! with that said, a 7mm mag or 300 mag is not a lot more than a 30-06. With practise and maybe some coaching from somebody that knows how to shoot, the 7mm and 300mag are tolerable.
Once again, I would grab the .308. You cant go wrong. It will drop moose, black bear, and deer.
P.S. shot placement means everything regardless of how big your rifle is!
