Stevens Model 200

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Not to be too vauge about my question, but :nest: .......Of those that have the Model 200, what are your thoughts on them? Are they fairly accurate? How sturdy are they built? I realize that they are like a pre-entry rifle and on the fairly cheap side of it all, I was/will be looking into possibly buying one in .308. Thanks in advance.
 
hey drew,

The stevens 200 is definetly a good rifle for the money. I had one in 22-250 for a while that shot acceptably. I converted it to 358 win, made a project out of it, and then, like a true gun nut, i sold it.

They are definetley worth the money. Fit and finish is a bit rough, but they do what they are supposed to.
 
My new rifle in 7-08 is waiting for a test run. I just mounted the scope tonight and hope to get it out in the next couple of days for a break-in and accuracy test.

When it arrived by mailorder my first impression when I opened the box was...."hmmm, that is a pretty plain and to the point rifle". Nothing about its looks jumped out or caught my attention other than it appeared well built and simple. However I don't view it as an entry level rifle (same opinion has been echoed in several writeups) but a utilitarian rifle. I chose the Stevens based on the Savage name, accuracy results from others on this board and price since I got it at the old price.

I wasn't aghast as I expected to be by the synthetic noodle-like stock and color wasn't even that bad. It definitely isn't a highly refined rifle but it will do the same job and I won't cringe at every scratch it gets.

Hopefully there is some useful info here
Cheers
 
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There are probably a few epic threads about the Stevens 200 if you use the search function (had to put it out there). That said, I think they are great value for money and quite accurate. Even when I'm the guy shooting.:D

The stock looks kind of cheap and it is not really solid, but fine accuracy wise. Mine seems to go to pot when I let it warm up and keep shooting.
 
I might have had the search parameters wrong but I tried Stevens Model 200/Stevens 200/Model 200, and came back with no results........Need a .308 to fill a void(In my heart and in the gun safe LOL). If it shoots well enough, next winters project would be to build a custom stock for it(never done one, bucket list sorta thing). Thanks for all the quick replies.
 
Very accurate, I weighted and painted the stock, replaced the trigger spring to lighten it up.
 
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I have 2 (223 & 243). Accurate, reliable (yes) and plain . Both shoot VERY WELL , including most any factory rounds I've run through them.

Wish I had bought more , in various calibers, b4 the price increases we've seen. Way prices are increasing should just keep buying I guess

Majority of the criticism (ugly/cheap/whatever) seems to come from people that have not owned one.

My take , yours may be different. But I seriously doubt you will be disappointed
 
The Search function is your friend. My 30-06 Stevens shoots sub 1/2" groups at 100 yards with 180 NPTs and IMR 4350. Hard to argue with that! I'd buy another in a heartbeat.
 
My wife and I both have Stevens 200 rifles. Mine is 308, her's is 243, both are topped with a 3-9x40 Bushnell Elite & both shoot under 1 inch at 100 meters with factory ammo. Can't beat the value!

Cheers
Jay
 
I have had 2 and love both of them. There is not much that you can buy for under $400 in a rifle but the Stevens 200 delivers. Great action, barrel and even the trigger can be adjusted so its not to bad. The stock is ugly but its ok. It doesn't take much work to make the gun a great gun. Out of the box they are good, but they can be great with a few dollars more.
 
Got one in 243, sanded and painted the stock, lighten the factory trigger, topped it with a Elite 3200, under 500 all done, handed the gun to my nephew.

Shoots great, as flexible as the stock is most hunters won't know the difference. I can shoot well out to 300 with it. My nephew, not so good but he is coming along.

PS, not sure I would pay 400+ for one now. The price savings just isn't there anymore to me, especially when you can get a used T3 for 250 more.
 
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Great deal, Great rifle......

...I have 3 of them......one is .223, next is a 22-250, and the third is in 7-08. After some minor tuning on the trigger, all shoot under an inch at a hundred if I do my part. The .223 and 22-250 shoot tighter groups than the Seven Oh, but I'm working on it. They are light, fast handling, balance and carry well.

They are a tinkerers dream IMHO. You can sand and paint the stock. Get a aftermarket trigger from mysticplayer, or look for a Savage 3 screw 110 trigger for cheaper. The money you save on the rifle you can put into nice glass. If you shoot enough to wear one out, barrel change outs a a snap for most 'smiths. You can build what ever you want then. I'm looking for another used 200 and plan on ordering a .222 HB barrel from mystic, and building a gopher machine next winter. It will be a fun project. That's what these rifles did....put the fun back into shooting, for me anyway. I should have bought more of them.....Del Selin's had them on sale for 279.00 about a year ago, and I almost walked out with a 25-06 AND a .270.

These are the good old days...when you can buy a fullbore rifle that is dual pillar bedded, has a free floated barrel, shoots to an inch.....for 300 bucks.
 
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