Author Topic: stevens 200 (Read 3961 times)

mjbgalt · « **Reply #30 on:** August 29, 2005, 02:04:46 PM »

i bought one in .243 tonight. all they had in stock was one .223 and the guy said he just bought it to see if people would buy em or not.

well i am buying.

i wanted a der/coyote/whatever weapon and i loved my old .243 and i decided i would pay my money finally.

i did pretty good this month, i traded my ruger gp100 for a ruger p95 and then bought a Marlin 917vs and now the Stevens. My gun collection is not missing anything now and this stevens really rounded things out nicely for the money.

it fits nicely:

Traditions Buckhunter .50
Remington 511 Scoremaster .22
Ruger 96/22 .22
Ruger p95dc 9mm
T/C Encore .204 Ruger
Winchester 1300 20 gauge
Stevens 200 .243
Marlin 917vs .17 HMR

so i am all set for anything in Ohio.

You guys think I need another $279 rifle in 25-06 just for grins

-Matt

Black Jaque Janaviac · « **Reply #31 on:** August 30, 2005, 04:09:42 AM »

Wow. I guess I got a fairly good deal on my Savage 114 BD/DLX. I paid $249 for that one. Gander was clearing them out. It's got a walnut stock which is Savage's "nicer" looking stock. Unfortunately its only 7 lbs, but hopefully I'll remedy that by having a .35 Whelen bbl put on.
:twisted:

mjbgalt · « **Reply #32 on:** August 30, 2005, 06:26:14 PM »

yeah you did get a good deal.

i almost bought the hunter package .243 with the scope and wood stock from Savage but it was gone when i got to the gunshop. ticked me off but then i decided to order the Stevens and try it out and report back here. if its as nice as i hear then i will have still spent $379 with a $100 scope, instead of $449 for the combo.

i am looking for ideas for stock camoflaging...anyone have ideas or tricks or tips? is there a website that sells a kit?

-Matt

jvs · « **Reply #33 on:** August 30, 2005, 08:15:15 PM »

Quote from: mjbgalt

i am looking for ideas for stock camoflaging...anyone have ideas or tricks or tips? is there a website that sells a kit?
-Matt

I few years ago I saw a Camo Kit at Walmarts that was put out by Krylon for $9.99. It has 4 cans of Camo style spray paints and some Stencils. With the Gray, Black, Brown and Green Flat Paints it does a good job if you have the imagination to do it.

I Camo'd my Turkey Shotgun and it came out pretty good.

I haven't seen the kit since and I don't know what the price would be now if you found it, but if you happen to see one at Walmarts it's worth a try. It doesn't come out as good as the new way of Camo pictures on a gun but it's alot better than tape.

mitchell · « **Reply #34 on:** August 31, 2005, 02:47:33 AM »

Quote from: stolivar

I sold all of my NEF guns and bought the stevens in 7-08, and 223, and 7mag. love it. shoots good. I have nikons on all of them.

steve

sinner!!!! :evil:

Arick the Red · « **Reply #35 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:17:18 AM »

I should have my stevens 200 in the next couple of weeks. My first gun!! I've always borrowed my grandpa's gun, UNTIL N.......next week maybe. Anybody know of a decent scope for $90 to $130?? :?

7x57mm · « **Reply #36 on:** August 31, 2005, 11:35:21 AM »

Whoa there pardner! That Stevens 200 comes in a boatload of calibers. People on these forums need a lot more information to give an educated reply. What caliber are you buying and what will be your intended purpose for the outfit. If it is for hunting whitetail deer in Texas, or hunting Antelope in Wyoming, or Elk in New Mexico, each would require a different type of scope. Even saying it will be used for deer hunting is not giving enough info. A deer hunt in eastern Colorado is a totally different type of hunting than a deer hunt in Pennsylvania. Bottom line .... more information Arick. Tom Purdom

mjbgalt · « **Reply #37 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:21:22 PM »

yes i have a bushnell banner scope, 4-12x40 and it works great on my encore and i am sure it would be just as good on your 200. its the same scope i will be buying for my .243 model 200 when i get it in next week.

its $100 or very close thereabouts.

well worth the money.

-Matt

muzzleblast525 · « **Reply #38 on:** August 31, 2005, 02:09:35 PM »

I've been thinking of getting one of these guns. I've recently sold my Encore rifle barrels, put two pistol barrels on these frames, and I've been shooting my Rem 700 Sendero and LVSF. Been thinking of getting a .243, as I'm set up to reload and don't have a gun now, so this might be something I will look at.

stolivar · « **Reply #39 on:** August 31, 2005, 04:28:40 PM »

I might be a sinner for selling off all my handi's, and I owned a bunch of them. But the stevens is a lot better gun for not much more money. Also no problems with accuracy and extraction problems. NEF has pretty well shot themselfs in the foot. They have dragged on to long with their petty little problems with their guns. Also the barrel program is not such a great deal anymore either. I can go about anywhere and order a stevens without a hassle but the handi's are either out of stock etc. etc. etc. They have lost me for good..... :roll:

steve

mitchell · « **Reply #40 on:** August 31, 2005, 05:05:30 PM »

Quote from: stolivar

I might be a sinner for selling off all my handi's, and I owned a bunch of them. But the stevens is a lot better gun for not much more money. Also no problems with accuracy and extraction problems. NEF has pretty well shot themselfs in the foot. They have dragged on to long with their petty little problems with their guns. Also the barrel program is not such a great deal anymore either. I can go about anywhere and order a stevens without a hassle but the handi's are either out of stock etc. etc. etc. They have lost me for good..... :roll:

steve

i'm just rassing you bud the stevens looks like a great rifle and i've almost bought one a few times but i'm just a really big nef fan every barrel i've ever had has shot 1/2 MOA or better and thats all i ask out of a rifle . just my cup of tea though. glad you found the rifle you like .

Arick the Red · « **Reply #41 on:** August 31, 2005, 06:30:11 PM »

Well if you looked at my post subject you would see......."Stevens 25-06." Now you used the term "educated" in describing the answers or opinions I would hope to receive. Judging by the caliber listed in the post subject and by seeing my obvious signature, I'm looking at a varmint/coyote/deer scope for my all around caliber of a 25-06. That's what it is, an all around caliber. Thanks for the non-help anyways, but I think you should be careful and actually look at the post before you try and make someone feel stupid on the Internet. Other people gave their opinion without being kind-of-a jerk.

or just a jerk.

also it's not very smart to put your full name on a post right along with where you live.........hundreds of people look at this stuff.

Black Jaque Janaviac · « **Reply #42 on:** September 01, 2005, 04:05:30 AM »

Settle down Arick. I don't think anyone was trying to be a jerk, or even accidentally being one. You weren't made to look stupid either.

Smart people make stupid mistakes all the time! Look at me for instance, I'm the smartest guy on this forum, but there's no way anyone could tell by my posts.

:wink:

I didn't even look at the subject line of your post until you called attention to it. That feature is so infrequently used that I've developed a habit of overlooking it. It's quite possible that someone else may have the same habit - just like I'm not the only one in the world who picks his nose.

As for advice on what to get for a scope? Sorry, I can't tell ya much about scopes, I've been shooting open sighted muzzle loaders, exclusively for so many years that I've fallen out of the loop on scopes. I just remember from away back when that a good iron sight is more reliable than a chincey scope. When the weather's crummy, I like to go hunting, I want a sight that will function. My little bit of understanding is that there is a big dependability difference between the $100 scopes and even the $200 scopes.

For instance; you can get a Bushnell Trophy for $80 - $100, or for $180 - $200 you can get a Leupold or Redfield. I've heard that there's a rule of thumb to spend about as much on the scope as on the gun itself.

Grubbs · « **Reply #43 on:** September 01, 2005, 04:16:54 AM »

Arick, I think you have a great varmint/deer caliber in mind. It will kill any deer, anywhere in North America. I would suggest looking on ebay for a Burris FFII rifle scope. They are a tremendous scope for around $150.00 or so if you look hard on the net. Good Luck. I hope you smoke one of those big Nebraska bucks.

poncaguy · « **Reply #44 on:** September 01, 2005, 04:33:32 AM »

I have 10 Handi's and 2 Stevens 200's, 25-06 and 7mm-08, all great rifles. Found the best scope for the money..3X9X40 Burris Fullfiels II and for varmits and long range shooting , the Simmons Whitetail Classic 6.5-20X50 AO.......$100 from Midway until 9-30-05.Both are very clear scopes.

fish280 · « **Reply #45 on:** September 01, 2005, 06:09:42 AM »

jvs:
i think you're all wet on who owns savage. how about filling us in on exactly what this foreign umbrella is?
the company web site says savage's own ceo/prez, ron coburn, took it private in 1995 RATHER THAN sell it after suitors showed up wanting to buy the re-invigorated company.
as for mossberg, i suppose the company could be lying on its web site:

"Welcome to O. F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.

America's oldest family owned and operated firearm manufacturer, and the largest producer of pump action shotguns in the world."

maybe coburn and the mossberg family moved to france or something and got hitched. who'd'a think it?

7x57mm · « **Reply #46 on:** September 01, 2005, 06:17:33 AM »

I was going to make a reply Arick but it isn't worth it.

Arick the Red · « **Reply #47 on:** September 01, 2005, 07:32:44 AM »

7.... that's ok, I wasn't trying to be as harsh as maybe it came across, as maybe you didn't think that your post was intended to be offensive. I just felt that your post sounded a little condescending and portrayed me as some uninformed newbie. Anyhow, thanks for the scope advice all.

kudzu · « **Reply #48 on:** September 01, 2005, 03:42:59 PM »

Now, Now boys. Yall play good together.

Simmons 4x12x42 whitetail expedition - about 110.00 delivered.

Gunbrokers.com or DD's Ranch, Lancaster NY

Slamfire · « **Reply #49 on:** September 03, 2005, 06:10:16 AM »

Except for the .243 I prefer 2X7s on my .308 based cartridges. The .243 and the .30-06 based cartridges can make better use of a 3X9. I wouldn't go over 40 mm on the objective lens though, the bigger ones tend to unbalance the rifle, and pull your head off the stock. You can get an excellent scope for under $500, a servicable one for about $150. If you want to spend less, you'll have to scour the country side for a used one that hasen't got some issues. Gun shows are fun places to look.

shooter · « **Reply #50 on:** September 05, 2005, 04:58:21 PM »

Well,after reading all the posts on this site regarding the stevens 200 i just put mine (in 30.06) on layaway at Dick's Sporting Goods.Seems they made a mistake and threw on a Simmons 3x9x40 scope on a few of these rifles and were selling them for $269.Their loss,my gain.I plan on doing the camo thing like deerman12.
Shooter

mjbgalt · « **Reply #51 on:** September 05, 2005, 05:10:09 PM »

i am picking mine up tomorrow. i paid $279 and didnt get a scope. damn, just when i thought i got a good deal. lol

oh well i will console myswlf by shooting very tiny groups with it.

its going to be the gun i learn to reload with too, so i am excited.

i am going to put a cheapo scope on at first and then buy a more expensive one later.

i also plan on a camo job on the stock but i am looking into patterns and such. the weatherby vanguard website has some nice patterns i think i am going to model after. i like the winter camo, white and grays.

-Matt

SLAVAGE · « **Reply #52 on:** September 05, 2005, 05:40:17 PM »

the difference between the stevens an the savage is that the stevens is the old 110 model... ie it has an internal mag. but if u look at the under part of the stock you can see a drawing were they would cut the stock out for the floor plate or the mag well to fit in too... so you actualy could get the mag set for it take a nice set of x-aco knifes an a dremel an carve it up to except the mag

oh yeah dickssports have them for 280 but they will go on sale before hunting seasion comes around

jvs · « **Reply #53 on:** September 05, 2005, 09:20:56 PM »

Quote from: fish280

jvs:
i think you're all wet on who owns savage. how about filling us in on exactly what this foreign umbrella is?
the company web site says savage's own ceo/prez, ron coburn, took it private in 1995 RATHER THAN sell it after suitors showed up wanting to buy the re-invigorated company.
as for mossberg, i suppose the company could be lying on its web site:

"Welcome to O. F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. America's oldest family owned and operated firearm manufacturer, and the largest producer of pump action shotguns in the world."

Fish280,

Your opinion is your opinion. The Facts are otherwise.

If you happen to hit the right website you would see for yourself the Conglomerate that has Mossberg & Savage/Stevens under its belt with the same CEO.

What that website is - is up to you to find. Had Mossberg wanted it to be common knowledge that they bought Savage they would have made a Public announcement, they did not, but the paper trail exists. There are many people in the Industry who know the facts, even though many end users like yourself do not. The owner of my local gun shop knew it years ago.

There is nohing wrong with products that Mossberg or Savage produces, they both fill a niche. But deep down inside they have very common denominators: They are inexpensive, accurate and are two arms on the same Octapus.

mjbgalt · « **Reply #54 on:** September 06, 2005, 12:18:28 PM »

well i went to the shop to pick up my .243 model 200 and they informed me that it wouldnt be in until later that week. nice of them to tell me that a week ago. apparently the guy forgot the holiday when he figured when that truck would be in.

so another couple days of waiting to play with the new toy. :?

-Matt

mjbgalt · « **Reply #55 on:** September 06, 2005, 12:36:06 PM »

and btw i would love to think the guy who said mossberg and savage were one and the same was nuts,but here is a cliip you might want to check out. its small print but 2/3 of the way down the page it spells it out and it appears he was right.

http://bankrupt.com/TCR_Public/950601.MBX

-Matt

Norseman112 · « **Reply #56 on:** September 06, 2005, 01:04:57 PM »

Matt,

Sorry to hear you have to wait, but good luck with your rifle! I tried different reloads to get where I wanted with my stevens .223. Most of them worked pretty good though. I go to the range a lot and a couple of the guys there now have bought stevens 200 rifles. I shoot a variety of rifles, single shot, pump, bolts,custom and smoke poles. I guess one could say I am a lover of all types of rifles. There is something to be said about these rifles. Sure they may not be the prettiest and don't cost a whole lot, but they seem to be built ok and they shoot.... they shoot very well.

Norse

Norseman112 · « **Reply #57 on:** September 06, 2005, 01:11:50 PM »

Well I heard rumors of this, but was not sure.

Norse

SLAVAGE · « **Reply #58 on:** September 06, 2005, 07:50:57 PM »

Quote from: shooter

Well,after reading all the posts on this site regarding the stevens 200 i just put mine (in 30.06) on layaway at Dick's Sporting Goods.Seems they made a mistake and threw on a Simmons 3x9x40 scope on a few of these rifles and were selling them for $269.Their loss,my gain.I plan on doing the camo thing like deerman12.
Shooter

nope thats the package deal they made up for our stores....wait till next week this sundays ade down here in pa...they have that stevens 200 with the scope an rings for 229 or 239
but im not sure if that will be that price in the new york market

dave

lik2hunt · « **Reply #59 on:** September 07, 2005, 01:17:00 AM »

I'm gonna be getting one of these soon, and I think I will just go with the flat black Krylon Fusion paint job on the stock. Should make for a pretty decent looking hunting rig. Why anyone would put them gray stocks on any gun I don't know. I can pick these up here in OK for $254.xx + tax but the store runs a 10% off sale twice every year to reduce inventory. That's what I'm waiting on. :wink: