Stevens 200 in 7.62x39

[ECVMatt]

I see that Savage now has a couple of rifles chambered in 7.62x39. One is in the middle of the price range and the other is near the top. I would like to see a Stevens 200 chambered in 7.62x39. I think this would make a great rifle at the right price point.

Would anyone else like to see a 200 in 7.62x39? I know the Ruger and the CZ are great rifles, but they are priced fairly high.

Just wondering if any other 7.62x39 shooter would be interested too?

 

[jimmyraythomason]

I would definitely add one to my collection!

 

[Abel]

I know the Ruger and the CZ are great rifles, but they are priced fairly high.

They are worth it. And you don't have to wish that they were being made.....both are.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

And you don't have to wish that they were being made.....both are.

That's fine but I'm not interested in either of them. I would buy a Stevens 200 though.

 

[ECVMatt]

I have actually owned both the Ruger and the CZ and sold both; neither was quite what I was looking for. Strange as it may sound, a 200 would be just about perfect for what I need.

 

[John Wayne]

I would buy one. A large part of the 7.62x39's appeal is the fact that it is cheap. Buying a $1,000 rifle to shoot it defeats the purpose.

IMO to be successful a 7.62x39 bolt gun would have to cost less than the cheapest AK, and be more accurate too. The Stevens 200 would fit that bill.

 

[hirundo82]

I would be all over that. 5.45x39 would also be great.

It would seem logical that the same people who are looking for a budget rifle would be interested in a caliber that's easy on the wallet, and there's no centerfire rifle caliber that's cheaper to shoot than the Russian calibers.

I haven't done the numbers, but it wouldn't surprise me if it is cheaper to buy steel-cased 7.26x39 than it is to reload the brass--you can buy it all day for $0.30/round.

 

[nipprdog]

I see that Savage now has a couple of rifles chambered in 7.62x39

Which ones, please?

 

[ECVMatt]

One model is a scout and the other is a 11 series..

 

[Abel]

I have actually owned both the Ruger and the CZ and sold both; neither was quite what I was looking for. Strange as it may sound, a 200 would be just about perfect for what I need.
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I cannot imagine what niche the 200 fills that the CZ or Ruger doesn't take care of. Please elaborate.

 

[Austinite]

I sold a CZ in 7.62x39 but would consider a Stevens 200. The reason? A Stevens makes a much better "truck/beater" gun that you don't have to worry about babying. The CZ stock and finish are quite nice and I was always worried about beating them up. The CZ shot quite well, but I would far prefer to have a rifle that can serve as a ride around gun on an ATV.
Also, the CZ safety is backwards which is something I never really got used to.

A $250 Stevens in 7.62x39? Yeah, I would definitely consider it.

 

[jerkface11]

I cannot imagine what niche the 200 fills that the CZ or Ruger doesn't take care of. Please elaborate.

Check the price tags.

 

[Abel]

Check the price tags.

Yeah, roger that. But the fella had both the Ruger and the CZ in the gun safe already. What will a 200 do that a M77 won't? The Hawkeye Compact looks perfect to drag around brier patches and deer stands.

 

[ECVMatt]

What I am looking for is an inexpensive, reliable rifle to use on ATV and leave be able to leave at my desert house without a major fear of theft. The CZ was really nice, but I hated the magazine sticking out of the bottom and the backwards safety. The Ruger was nice, but they are somewhat expensive for my needs. I think a 299 rifle would be a perfect match.

 

[armoredman]

I have the CZ 527M 7.62x39mm carbine, a great little camp rifle, range gun. Wouldn't mind trying another rifle in that caliber, since I both load and cast for it.
Edit to add, I wanted to find a poly stock for my CZ rifle so I could carry another mag or two in it, ala escaper's rifle, but couldn't find one around. Does the Stevens have fixed/adjustable/no iron sights? I am not familiar with the brand, sorry.

 

[Abel]

The Ruger was nice, but they are somewhat expensive for my needs. I think a 299 rifle would be a perfect match.

Yeah, it would be. But Savage doesn't make it. So, one less thing to worry about.