Stevens 200, 22-250, ideas on customizing

bentrod · January 9, 2008, 02:48 PM

I just ordered a Stevens 200, 22-250, $302 OTD.

Initial loads will be Nosler 52 gr, HPBT competition, Win/Win, H380.

I got a Simmons WTC a while back for $99, so with rings mounts etc, will have about $450 in to this set-up.

I will build this up slowly, might need a Timmney trigger to start with. This seems to be a light barrel, and will see how the scope works for me. Lots of possibilities. Ideas, anyone?

oldcars · January 9, 2008, 11:34 PM

I had a 200 in .223, and it was a great shooter. Before you buy an aftermarket trigger, play with the factory one. A friend and I adjusted mine down to a crisp 3 lbs with no real creep. cant ask for much better than that on a hunting gun, and its a free mod! Just be carefull not to go to far. (its only screws so easy to back up) I did that, then bought a Wood stock of ebay for $50 (which is for sale now, p.m. me if interested) I also played with the factory plastic stock, speant about an hour with an xacto knife, file & sandpaper to smooth all the ugly and uncomfortable seam lines out and painted it two color brown camo with Bi-mart plastic paint. It came out ok, but the wood was a big inprovement. Good luck-

45romeo · February 17, 2008, 02:29 AM

I just got this same rilfe and would like to lighten up the trigger How did you get it so light?

Thanks
45romeo

**Shane Tuttle** · February 17, 2008, 02:33 PM

I'd have to agree with taking it to a gunsmith and have the original trigger worked on. He only charged me $50 and I have very little take-up and over-travel. And the pull is right about 1.5 lbs. Very clean work.

Buzzkill · February 17, 2008, 02:39 PM

thats a good idea with sandingout the seam lines.i'm gonna try that with mine!

shooter_john · February 17, 2008, 02:59 PM

I'd recommend a Bell & Carlson for a great stock at a great price. Lots of colors and camo's to choose from too.

bentrod · February 18, 2008, 07:20 PM

The new Stevens rifles have a center feed magazine , which is in the stock, so a lot of stocks won't fit for now. I am sure a lot of stock makers will be changing their tooling to make this adjustment.

shooter_john · February 18, 2008, 09:01 PM

AHHH... Good point, I had forgotten they put the centerfeed on the Stevens line also.
Well, if B&C makes the CF stocks, I'll bet they'll be nice!

January 9, 2008, 02:48 PM	#1
bentrod Member Join Date: August 4, 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 34	Stevens 200, 22-250, ideas on customizing I just ordered a Stevens 200, 22-250, $302 OTD. Initial loads will be Nosler 52 gr, HPBT competition, Win/Win, H380. I got a Simmons WTC a while back for $99, so with rings mounts etc, will have about $450 in to this set-up. I will build this up slowly, might need a Timmney trigger to start with. This seems to be a light barrel, and will see how the scope works for me. Lots of possibilities. Ideas, anyone?

February 17, 2008, 02:29 AM	#3
45romeo Member Join Date: December 26, 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 26	How did you adjust trigger? I just got this same rilfe and would like to lighten up the trigger How did you get it so light? Thanks 45romeo

February 17, 2008, 02:33 PM	#4
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,455	I'd have to agree with taking it to a gunsmith and have the original trigger worked on. He only charged me $50 and I have very little take-up and over-travel. And the pull is right about 1.5 lbs. Very clean work. __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

January 9, 2008, 11:34 PM	#2
oldcars Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2007 Posts: 375	I had a 200 in .223, and it was a great shooter. Before you buy an aftermarket trigger, play with the factory one. A friend and I adjusted mine down to a crisp 3 lbs with no real creep. cant ask for much better than that on a hunting gun, and its a free mod! Just be carefull not to go to far. (its only screws so easy to back up) I did that, then bought a Wood stock of ebay for $50 (which is for sale now, p.m. me if interested) I also played with the factory plastic stock, speant about an hour with an xacto knife, file & sandpaper to smooth all the ugly and uncomfortable seam lines out and painted it two color brown camo with Bi-mart plastic paint. It came out ok, but the wood was a big inprovement. Good luck-

February 17, 2008, 02:39 PM	#5
Buzzkill Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2005 Posts: 138	thats a good idea with sandingout the seam lines.i'm gonna try that with mine!

February 17, 2008, 02:59 PM	#6
shooter_john Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2002 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,472	I'd recommend a Bell & Carlson for a great stock at a great price. Lots of colors and camo's to choose from too.

February 18, 2008, 07:20 PM	#7
bentrod Member Join Date: August 4, 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 34	The new Stevens rifles have a center feed magazine , which is in the stock, so a lot of stocks won't fit for now. I am sure a lot of stock makers will be changing their tooling to make this adjustment.

February 18, 2008, 09:01 PM	#8
shooter_john Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2002 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,472	AHHH... Good point, I had forgotten they put the centerfeed on the Stevens line also. Well, if B&C makes the CF stocks, I'll bet they'll be nice!