stevens model 200 7mm-08 buy it or not?

superpelly · June 13, 2008, 10:30 PM

I can get a brand new in the box (bolt still in plastic) Stevens model 200 bolt action 7mm-08 for $225.00

I know they run around $300.00 new. My buddie won it at some kind of raffle.

How are the rifles?

Jimro · June 14, 2008, 12:38 AM

Triggers suck but it's well worth the money. Replacement triggers can be had or you can try to adjust the stock trigger. I'd jump on that deal.

Jimro

shooter_john · June 14, 2008, 04:10 PM

The action itself is worth $225... I would've already had it to the range!!!

BurkGlocker · June 14, 2008, 07:32 PM

I bought a Stevens in .308... took it to the range, but the trigger pull :barf:!!!
Then one of the older guys came over and says in a light voice, "you know son, that trigger is adjustable.." Took it home, took off the stock and adjusted the trigger to a lighter setting, around 2.5-3 lbs, and it shoots beautifully. 300+ yard shots aren't out of the question anymore...

and the trigger break is CRISP...

Mannlicher · June 14, 2008, 07:41 PM

They are well made rifles, that give better than average accuracy. Thats a great price. Not every rifle in my safe is a custom job.

R.Childs · June 14, 2008, 08:21 PM

Buy it!

OR

Give me the name of the guy who has it and I'll buy it. Screw in a pac nor barrel chambered in 22-250ai or 6mmbr.

handlerer · June 14, 2008, 08:34 PM

It is against my principles to advise anyone against buying firearms, so go get it. 7mm-08 is fun and rewarding to shoot. They are potentially very accurate and versatile. You can use them for any game up to and including large elk, so you really can't go wrong. Later on you may want to look at dropping in an after market trigger, such as a Timney. But for the price, I think you will be pleased. A 7mm anything is great for a reloader, because of the excellent bullet selection. So get it, practice, and you will be encouraged by how easy it is become proficient with it. Enjoy!!

Doyle · June 14, 2008, 09:16 PM

I you don't want it, I'll give him $225 plus $25 to cover the cost of shipping to my FFL.

Big Caliber · June 15, 2008, 01:05 PM

I'll give him $250 + shipping.

June 13, 2008, 10:30 PM	#1
superpelly Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 445	stevens model 200 7mm-08 buy it or not? I can get a brand new in the box (bolt still in plastic) Stevens model 200 bolt action 7mm-08 for $225.00 I know they run around $300.00 new. My buddie won it at some kind of raffle. How are the rifles?

June 14, 2008, 12:38 AM	#2
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 4,259	Triggers suck but it's well worth the money. Replacement triggers can be had or you can try to adjust the stock trigger. I'd jump on that deal. Jimro __________________ "Gorsh" said Goofy as secondary explosions racked the beaten zone, "Did I do that?" http://randomthoughtsandguns.blogspot.com/

June 14, 2008, 04:10 PM	#3
shooter_john Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2002 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,473	The action itself is worth $225... I would've already had it to the range!!! __________________ TROTAC.com

June 14, 2008, 07:32 PM	#4
BurkGlocker Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2008 Location: Burkburnett, TX Posts: 564	I bought a Stevens in .308... took it to the range, but the trigger pull :barf:!!! Then one of the older guys came over and says in a light voice, "you know son, that trigger is adjustable.." Took it home, took off the stock and adjusted the trigger to a lighter setting, around 2.5-3 lbs, and it shoots beautifully. 300+ yard shots aren't out of the question anymore... and the trigger break is CRISP... __________________ Ammunition's no good if you don't have the guns and mags to load it up in...

June 14, 2008, 07:41 PM	#5
Mannlicher Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 2,933	They are well made rifles, that give better than average accuracy. Thats a great price. Not every rifle in my safe is a custom job. __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacesset "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.".........Ronald Reagan

June 14, 2008, 08:21 PM	#6
R.Childs Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2008 Location: S.Georgia Posts: 164	Buy it! OR Give me the name of the guy who has it and I'll buy it. Screw in a pac nor barrel chambered in 22-250ai or 6mmbr.

June 14, 2008, 08:34 PM	#7
handlerer Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2007 Location: Billings,MT Posts: 277	7mm-08 It is against my principles to advise anyone against buying firearms, so go get it. 7mm-08 is fun and rewarding to shoot. They are potentially very accurate and versatile. You can use them for any game up to and including large elk, so you really can't go wrong. Later on you may want to look at dropping in an after market trigger, such as a Timney. But for the price, I think you will be pleased. A 7mm anything is great for a reloader, because of the excellent bullet selection. So get it, practice, and you will be encouraged by how easy it is become proficient with it. Enjoy!!

June 14, 2008, 09:16 PM	#8
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Bradenton, Fl Posts: 4,125	I you don't want it, I'll give him $225 plus $25 to cover the cost of shipping to my FFL.

June 15, 2008, 01:05 PM	#9
Big Caliber Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2006 Location: S. CA Posts: 390	I'll give him $250 + shipping.