Stevens 200

[GuysModel94]

Son attending college wants a bolt action, he's on a limited budget. We checked out the LGS; what we want is input from owners of the Stevens 200, caliber is not important, just what does and does not impress you for a gun in this pice range.

Thanks, Guy

 

[courtgreene]

in my opinion it is the best value in new firearms. To answer your specific questions:
Accuracy and quality of manufacture impressed me. Available aftermarket options impressed me. The finish on the metal is better than my remington 700, so after i got the 700 (2 years after the stevens) that now impresses me. The stock is NOT impressive, and now it wears a bell and carlson which has nothing to do with the stevens 200 but in case you are wondering it impresses me too. For a budget gun, the thing is impressive. It's what everyone always wants to borrow, and i have much more expensive guns. When those who borrow it find out what it really is, (underneath what I've done to it) they think I'm a liar. You don't HAVE to do anything to it for it to be a good gun, and quite useful/accurate, but that's just what I do to most of my guns.

 

[ralph2]

I have 3 of them in 223, 243 and 308 and am happy with all for the price. The stock is the worst part of them. I think they are as accurate as any skinny barrel rifle and better than some that cost more money

 

[TexasPatriot.308]

I own some nice rifles but my Stevens 200 in 7mm-08 comes out of the safe often, dog ugly tack driving SOB, with a Nikon 3x9x50, dime groups, hog kills at 400 yards plus. stock is dog uugly, either gonna paint it or replace it, bought it for a truck gun, still is, but is special to me, I LOVE it. friends laugh at it till I outshoot their high dollar rifles. you will like it.

 

[snakeman]

It's accurate, reliable, lightweight, and affordable. Now for the bad news...the trigger sucks. If you can adjust it yourself it will be fine but if not have a gunsmith do it. Took me 10 minutes on mine. You might also look into Howa/Hogue scoped combo. Where I am from they include everything you need to get started except ammo and a sling for 499 and are darn nice rifles too. Might post some pics tomorrow of the one I pieced together from a barreled action so look for it if you are interested.

 

[jmr40]

The Stevens 200, Marlin XL-7, XS-7, as well as the Weatherby Vanguard are the best of the budget rifles. All are more than acceptable. The Weatherby is a little more expensive, but still a very good vaue. I think you get a better out of the box rifle with the Marlin. A few more aftermarket options with the Stevens.

 

[nastynatesfish]

great gun. love my 223. get one from budsguns.com for about 250

 

[stormspotter]

Love my Stevens 200 in 223. You can use the below link to adjust the trigger.

http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,27132.0.html

 

[hirundo82]

I love my .270 Stevens, especially since I paid $189 for it new.

The method stormspotter linked to works well to lighten the trigger. Midway also sells a Timney trigger that fits if you want to spend some money.

 

[glock2122]

I have a 223 and a 22-250 my sons both have one a 30-06 and a 300 win mag.We have had no trouble with them what so ever.For the price you can't go wrong.