I just wanted to keep you guys informed on my Stevens 200 build. To reiterate I picked the Stevens .223 Camo for $314 at Cabela's as a project gun. I will soon be ordering the parts and sending it off to the smith to have the following work done:
-Helical Bolt Jeweling, polish bolt, install oversized bolt handle.
-Install Single Shot loading ramp
-Install and tune 1.5 pound competition trigger
And I will personally add:
-Boyd's RVT stock in Applejack laminate
-6.5x20x50 Optic
-Stainless winter trigger guard
I have dubbed it the decimator because "heavily modified Stevens 200" doesn't really roll of the tongue.
PS: I have a question: Should I get my initials engraved (that can be done to the stock or receiver for $15) or will that destroy resale value? (I keep telling myself I will keep the completed gun forever and that it shall become an heirloom but who knows) PPS: I know resale value on a stock Stevens 200 wouldn't be worth the trouble but I will be putting a lot of time and money it and would likely turn a profit if I did sell it.
-Helical Bolt Jeweling, polish bolt, install oversized bolt handle.
-Install Single Shot loading ramp
-Install and tune 1.5 pound competition trigger
And I will personally add:
-Boyd's RVT stock in Applejack laminate
-6.5x20x50 Optic
-Stainless winter trigger guard
I have dubbed it the decimator because "heavily modified Stevens 200" doesn't really roll of the tongue.
PS: I have a question: Should I get my initials engraved (that can be done to the stock or receiver for $15) or will that destroy resale value? (I keep telling myself I will keep the completed gun forever and that it shall become an heirloom but who knows) PPS: I know resale value on a stock Stevens 200 wouldn't be worth the trouble but I will be putting a lot of time and money it and would likely turn a profit if I did sell it.
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