Author Topic: Stevens 200 25.06 Range report (Read 1168 times)

deerman12 · « **on:** June 16, 2005, 06:20:20 AM »

I had a first last weekend. I fired a 3 shot group measuring .73 inches. The kicker is that was at 200 yards. I like this cheap rifle more all the time.

james · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2005, 09:04:57 AM »

Congrats on finding a shooter. You never know whether you'll get a one holer or a scatter gun. I love it when the cheapies out shoot the high dollar custom jobs. It levels the playing field for us po folks.
james

Norseman112 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2005, 10:26:49 AM »

deerman12,

Congrats on your shooting. Its nice to know that so many people are getting good results with the stevens.

Norse

victorcharlie · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2005, 12:10:01 PM »

If it shoots that good it can't be cheap........just inexpensive........think you'll buy another one?

deerman12 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2005, 04:10:58 AM »

Yep, I going to buy another. I am going to buy a .223 just for plinking at the range. I camouflaged my 25.06 stock. I will try to post a picture within a couple of days, I am very pleased with the way it turned out. These really seem to be a bargain to me.

kevin.303 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 18, 2005, 03:03:42 PM »

sweet, i'm planning on rebuilding one to 6.5x55, maybe even turn it into a benchrest rifle

Norseman112 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 19, 2005, 04:56:25 AM »

I may get another one in .243. I think for the money its a great rifle.

Norse

Country Boy · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2005, 12:51:49 PM »

I bought one a few months back in .243 It is a great shooter ! But, the stock on mine was so rough at the seams and checkering it would actually slice my hands. I'm going to sand it down and repain, sure hate too, I like the grey color.
Just curious,did the stocks on the ones you bought so rough ? you can see where the factory filled the mold here and ther before pouring the material for the stock.
Yes I would buy another and convert it to .358 win.

Squeeze · « **Reply #8 on:** June 21, 2005, 03:05:26 AM »

I purchased a Savage 16, and the synthetic stock was the same way.
Sharp mold seams, and just in general a rough stock. I took my
random orbital detail sander, and sanded the exterior of the stock
with the intention of painting it. The sanding turned it into a dusty
matte black finish, which is all I need for a long range field gun, so I
never painted it. It does feel MUCH better after sanding. Maybe some
long winter weekend I will take a shot at painting it, but for now,
when this .22-250 barks, some varmint is about to have a bad day.

Squeeze

cal sibley · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2005, 10:26:22 PM »

I'm not a big fan of synthetic stocks. Can this model be purchased with a walnut or laminated stock? How about with a heavy barrel? I guess what I'm asking is can it be had in a varmint configuration. Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

PEPAW · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2005, 02:21:17 AM »

I don't like synthetic stocks either, unless they are going to be abused like my ranch rifle. But for me accurancy is mandatory and I think the Savage has that reputation.
http://www.savagearms.com/st_200short.htm

pepaw