Stevens 200 ---- B&C Stock Choice

[Deltagunner00]

I currently have a factory Stevens 200 and plan to ask for some upgrades for Christmas since my mom still spends money on me like I am 10 when it comes to Christmas, hey I'm not saying a word. Anyway, I will be going with the B&C Medalist.

But, my dillema is that I have the factroy Stevens sporter barrel and at some point would like to upgrade to a bull or varminter of some sort. So, should I just get the B&C that is fitted for the sporter? I think this barrel is fine as long as I give it time to cool. The other thought would be to buy the Medalist in a size that is suited for a heavy/bull barrell and just use my skinny sporter barrel in it until I get the upgraded barrel.

Let me know what you think. Thanks

 

[bruno86]

Re: Stevens 200 ---- B&C Stock Choice

I think you should drop 150 bills on what GunShack.com has left on their group buy and get a heavy barrel now so you have it. I just picked up a SS .223 for $158

 

[Deltagunner00]

Re: Stevens 200 ---- B&C Stock Choice

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bruno86</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think you should drop 150 bills on what GunShack.com has left on their group buy and get a heavy barrel now so you have it. I just picked up a SS .223 for $158 </div></div>

Just checked into that, but, 308 is all out, bummer!

 

[Hummerdawg]

Re: Stevens 200 ---- B&C Stock Choice

Midway has the cheap shaw barrels in 308

 

[trailrider121]

Re: Stevens 200 ---- B&C Stock Choice

They (Gunshack) are deciding if they are going to offer 308 cal shaw barrels. Keep an eye out.

 

[Deltagunner00]

Re: Stevens 200 ---- B&C Stock Choice

Ok, sound by the few replies so far it sounds like I should def. get the stock that will fit the heavier barrels?

 

[T.Mihm]

Re: Stevens 200 ---- B&C Stock Choice

Is there much sense in buying a stock you'll have to hog out later? A lot of clearance is better than none.

-Travis

 

[Curnow26]

Re: Stevens 200 ---- B&C Stock Choice

Midway has them at 24" and ss for 200.00 and they come with the gauges and the wrench. They also have a 20" crome molly that is thredded for supresser it is 130.00 but has no tools. they are .308 and ER shaw.

 

[jwpark]

Re: Stevens 200 ---- B&C Stock Choice

If you're gonna get a new barrel, sped a little more to get a good barrel. A Stevens will shoot lights out which a nice barrel.

Jim of Northland Shooter Supply (can be found on the Savage Shooters forum) is a great source for Savage Barrels. He's the supplier for Criterion Barrels. Awesome barrels and great guy to work with.

On the B&C Medalist, I'd just get a varmint contour fitter stock. It's not that bad if the barrel is a little smaller than the barrel channel. If you upgrade to a bull, you can open up the barrel channel with a dowel and sanding paper.

Oh, when you change your barrel, make sure you get a machine ground replacement recoil lug. Much better than the recoil lugs that come stock.

 

[mwroseberry]

Re: Stevens 200 ---- B&C Stock Choice

My old medalist fit my bull barrel just fine but there is a possibility you will need to sand a bit. Make sure your rear tang is floated in your current setup and your good to go. Your taking the same path I did a couple years ago so press on with the stock. I would recommend an xlr cheak piece also and I ran that setup myself until this past summer.

Good luck,
Merritt

 

[Top Cat]

Re: Stevens 200 ---- B&C Stock Choice

Not to rain on your future spending, but I would sand the barrel channel in your current stock so that the barrel has room to float freely, and recommend a good 20 MOA scope rail and rings, a reliable scope...perhaps some loading equipment.

Those are significant upgrades. A heavy barrel will just add weight unless it's high quality.

TC

 

[BoilerUP]

Re: Stevens 200 ---- B&C Stock Choice

Tupperware Savage/Stevens stocks are notorious for flexing with bipod use, causing the stock to touch the barrel.

You'd be hard pressed to go wrong with a $200 A2 Medalist; they are good stocks and will work just fine with a sporter barrel until you upgrade.