Stevens 200 in 44 mag

[skippy210]

Maybe it's a bad idea but I was wondering if any one ever did a built with a barrel in 44 mag on a Stevens action, and what kind of precision to expect? Would shilen make them ?

 

[Mystic Precision]

Rim is a bit narrow for the magnum bolt face. It will go bang and as a single feed, no problem

It will be as accurate as the cartridge and bullet allow.

If you want accuracy with cast bullets, there are better ways.

If you want a mag fed bolt rifle, get the Ruger and save yourself a world of grief.

Jerry

 

[mlehtovaara]

Pretty much sums it up.

I have looked into all the options for a pistol calibre bolt action and the only cost effective option is Ruger 77/44 or 77/357.

The rotary mag setup is the biggest reason, as the magazine and getting it to function is no easy task on a conversion.

 

[1ShotKing]

You could try opening up a standard 308 bolt face and modifying the extractor to work. If you wanted a repeater I'm sure you could make something work, could be quite a bit of machining involved.

 

[skippy210]

I was curious because I saw a built in 45 cap, so I tough 44 mag loaded with h110 with a 240 Hornady hollow point could of been good on 200 yards or less coyotes.

 

[sniper58]

jbunny here on the site built one.
I believe it worked very well. Not sure if he set it up as a single-shot or a repeater.