Stevens 200 project

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Hi,

I got a Stevens 200 in 30-06(staggerfeed), everything still being in stock configurations. I've already ordered a 6.5-20 Vortex Viper and I'm thinking about getting Talley lightweight aluminum rings.

Now my attention turns to the body. I've been thinking about how far I want to take this project, and I'm not sure if I want to get detachable mags and new bottom metal yet. In the mean time, I'd like to change the stock, but only have around 200 to 250 to spend for one.

What are your thoughts on stocks and bottom metals?

What kind of work needs to be done to the stocks after I get them in?

[gun toting monkeyboy]

It all depends on what kind of stock you end up getting. Some require fitting. Some are almost drop-in. Some need to be sanded, finished, and fitted. Anything that will fit a Savage 110 will fit your rifle. Detachable magazines are a matter of personal preference. I have no problem with blind magazines, but I don't mind hinged floowplates or full-blown detachable box magazines either. Pick what you want.

-Mb

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You're right, I should have specified more. I'm not really keen on getting floorplates that require hard to obtain, obscure, or custom magazines. I've heard talk of floorplates that accept Savage magazines, and seen some interesting ads on snipershide about hk mags with savage lips welded on for significantly cheaper price than, say, SSS mags. If I wanted to get bottom metal which accepts fully detachable standard Savage mags, what would I be looking for?

In terms of stocks, I've never bedded one, which scares me, but I'm not too afraid to try. I'd prefer to get a drop-in stock, that's free floated. I've been looking at the Choate Tactical for the cost, but I've heard people say they really like it, or it feels as cheap as the factory Stevens stock. I'd probably be using the gun for range time, but my friend has invited me to try deer hunting with him in Washington state, and the idea does tickle me. I'm fine with a hunting stock too, so long as it doesn't adversely affect plinking.

[huckberry668]

I have Bell & Carlson tactical stocks on my model 10s and a Steven 200 short action. Very nice fiber glass over aluminum bedding block stocks. But it seems they don't make one for the long action.

so try this one from Choate.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/421374/choate-tactical-rifle-stock-savage-110-long-action-staggered-feed-composite-black

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I have a Boyd's feather weight thumb hole. Almost drop in. It needed a little sanding but that was it. I think it cost around $120 with shipping.

[Fjold]

I have the Choate Ultimate Varminter, it and the Tactical are a lot heavier than the standard stock and would not be my choice for carrying on a deer hunt.

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Fjold: That's what I was thinking too. They'd be too heavy. Do you like your Choate though?

Annex: Would I have to open up the barrel channel to free float the barrel on the Boyds? I had been looking at those stocks, and was intrigued by the price.

huckberry668: I found a B&C Medalist for a long action savage. I'm not sure on the weight differences, but what all is needed to seat the action into the stock? Is it drop-in?

[huckberry668]

Yes, it should fit. The one I have is Medalist Varmint Tactical. It's light weight as far as I'm concerned. You don't need to bed it since it has an aluminum bedding block. I did anyway because there was a little bit of fore and aft slop where it fit my action.

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The stock comes free floated when you order it. The only thing I did to my stock was sand the area where the trigger guard is. It was just a little to tight. It's a great stock for the price. My Stevens has the tally light weight 2 piece rings. I like them a lot. They have held up well with over 400 rounds down range. Good choice buying a Stevens. My gun is stock other then a home trigger job and the Boyd's stock. I get 1" groups with cheap federals from Walmart and 1/2" groups with my reloads.

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Annex: Is the free-floating only for the factory profile barrel? Or could larger barrels fit in there and be free floated as well?