stevens 200 300 magnum

ratherbefishin said:
anybody own or shoot one of these?What is the recoil like?
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Yeah, I wondered that myself. It's an awfully 'light' rifle/stock combo to be comfortable with that ctg... :eek:

'Course, as much as it might beat you up on the bench sighting in, you'd probably never 'feel' the same recoil when firing it at game in the field.... ;)
 
I have owned a .308, .270 and a couple .30-06's in the Stevens. The .270 had very sharp recoil while the .30-06 was barely noticeable.:confused: The .300 Win mag with that hard recoil pad should get your attention .:D
 
rather be fishin, fill up the rear stock with something heavy, because my guess is that it will be a thumper!

I doubt you will feel the recoil when shooting game. well maybe except for ruffies!
 
Hell, I find the 308 stevens gets uncomfortable after a box or so from the bench, and I'm certainly not one to be bothered by recoil. I added a spacer between the pad and the stock to improve the fit, and that helps immensely. Add a pachmayr or limbsaver, and it's a pussycat
 
honestly,

If you have to ask it will likely be too much.:D

Really a rifle is only as affective as you can be with it and that means practise so all of the comments like you don't feel it when hunting above are all fine and dandy but if you don't enjoy practicing with it you won't.

If you get the stevens in 300 wm get a better recoil pad pronto.
 
Don't know about the stevens, but a freind has a savage synthetic stock in 300WM. The thing kicks like a mule on steroids. I shot it a few times and developed a flinch and so did he. He's wanting to sell it now because it is no fun to shoot. A good recoil pad would probably help though.
 
I'd like to make a suggestion if I may. In my opinion, flinches are developed on the bench, sighting in and working up loads. Of course, that flinch is carried on to the field and maybe with some of your lighter caliber guns. A shame, because you don't get the enjoyment of shooting the big thumpers. I suggest something like a Led-Sled. I've built my own since I not only had the materials but the evening time. My home made gun rest weights a whoping 28 lbs, but my .338WM is now a pussy cat. I don't exagerate when saying that I can shoot it as long as I want. Very nice for load development, switching scopes at will and just plain fun. I can post pictures if you guys are interested. And if you can't build your own, the Led-Sled is probably the best thing out there (besides mine of course :rolleyes: ).
 
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gitrdun, you're right, a flinch is most likely developed on the bench, as in my case. I think I've just about worked it out of my system now.
I really like that shooting rest. If you don't mind, I may have to copy you and build me one of them things.
 
Tell you what, since I had a couple of request for plans. I'll get a pencil and paper and measure it up. I'll post the plans later...it's a gorgeous day here in God's country so I'm going to play outside. It does take a bit of time and the proper tools - I used my small mig welder, an abrasive chop saw and a drill press.
 
It will hurt you more than most heavy recoiling rifles you'll ever shoot....

My savage 111F (left hand version of what you want) in 300 win mag was brutal for recoil. Brutal... Easy to get used to, but everyone that shot it noted how rude it was... (put it this way, a 375 RUM is more comfortable on the shoulder)
The factory stock is not very good for recoil, and the pad is even worse...
My suggestion if you want a stevens 200 in 300 win mag/WSM would be to upgrade to a boyds laminate, and a recoil pad also...
Having done it, I wouldnt suggest this as a first gun... the 308 would be much better...
 
Ive found with a good quality aftermarket recoil pad like the Limsavers ect...any gun is fine to shoot.
Lots time the summer is when you are at the range shooting and the only thing between you and the rifle is a t-shirt. Comes fall and winter when you where a heavy shirt and a jacket to hunt in the recoil is pretty mmuch non existent plus add on the fact that you have a monster buck or bull in the cross hairs...recoil is the last thing running through your mind :)

Cheers!!
 
I also own this particular rifle and agree with the others. It was definitely not a treat to shoot from the bench. If you have one, or are thinking of getting one, I highly recommend the Limbsaver Pad (#10111 was the best fit). I wouldn't go as far as saying it is comfortable to shoot off the bench, but it is far easier on the shoulder than the stock pad.

Greg
 
DarrylDB said:
It will hurt you more than most heavy recoiling rifles you'll ever shoot....

My savage 111F (left hand version of what you want) in 300 win mag was brutal for recoil. Brutal... Easy to get used to, but everyone that shot it noted how rude it was... (put it this way, a 375 RUM is more comfortable on the shoulder)
The factory stock is not very good for recoil, and the pad is even worse...
My suggestion if you want a stevens 200 in 300 win mag/WSM would be to upgrade to a boyds laminate, and a recoil pad also...
Having done it, I wouldnt suggest this as a first gun... the 308 would be much better...
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There is no need for replacing the recoil pad on the boyds laminate. It is fairly friendly when compared to the hockey puck on the 200. It should reduce the felt recoil a fair amount when compard to the stevens.

If you choose to replace the recoil pad on boyds, there is nothing wrong with that option either.
 
powder burner said:
There is no need for replacing the recoil pad on the boyds laminate. It is fairly friendly when compared to the hockey puck on the 200. It should reduce the felt recoil a fair amount when compard to the stevens.
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your 100% right, my bad...
 
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