Stevens 200 dried up?

[SpookyPistolero]

I'm trying to drum up a local Stevens 200 223 for a cheapskate build, but have had no success. Locally, we have a Dicks, Sportsman's Warehouse, and Buds Gunshop. Not to mention several smaller shops. But nary a one! So am I late to the party and these have already dried up? Not sure what's next in line for a cheap build, since I don't know another make where I can change the barrel myself.

 

[BoilerUP]

Stevens 200 dried up?

After more than a year of rumor...they did in fact get discontinued.

Gunbroker has a few, though...http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=420471494

The 11 Hunter XP and the 11 Hog Hunter are reasonable donor choices.

 

[SpookyPistolero]

Always a day late and a dollar short! Sad. Well, the Savage 11 Hunter XP looks to be more readily available and still cheap. Any idea if the barrel can be changed by the user?

 

[BoilerUP]

Always a day late and a dollar short! Sad. Well, the Savage 11 Hunter XP looks to be more readily available and still cheap. Any idea if the barrel can be changed by the user?

Yes, you can swap barrels although the 11 Hunter XP has a smooth barrel nut, so plan on replacing that with a notched nut.