Stevens Model 200 (300 Win Mag ) Question

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I already know alot of remington, winchester guy's are going to jump all over this, but I was wondering if any one has Stevens Model 200 in a 300 Win Mag? I have talked to a few people that have them in a .270, .22-250, and .308.
Everyone I have talked to, shoots 1 MOA or better. I am thinking about buying one in a 300 win mag. Planning on shooting 150 - 165 grain factory ammo. Any info would be great.

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The stevens recoil pad is hard rubber, I would think you might want to replace it if you got a 300 win mag.



+1 a friend of mine had one. hes about 5'6 120lbs. u should have seen him shoot it. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif It would rock him good.

Ryan /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
 
I have shoot one with and with out a muzzle brake. with is so darn load and with out it you say no im done you go ahead.I have a remington with the heavy barrel in ss and with a coat on about 10-15 is all I can take.
Mike
 
I have the old model Savage 110 in 300 Win Mag. This is pretty much what is now the Stevens 200. It does shoot sub MOA if I do my part. My particular rifle tends to like the 180 and 200 gr. loads better. With a little tinkering the trigger will clean up to an acceptable degree. It is a light rifle and does need a better recoil pad. Overall, I really like the gun.
John
 
That stock is so flexible I can imagine that you see it bend in recoil. I would search Ebay or the like for a Wood 110 stock. I do not relish the thought of shooting one.

I had a Win 70 300 mag synthetic stock that would bring tears to my eyes after 6-7 shots. I put a Hogue stock on it and could shoot 50-60 times comfortably (yes, in the same day). Of course add a $100 or more stock to a Stevens and you should just buy a better gun to begin with (like a Savage with accutrigger and better stock).
 
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Limbsaver makes a pad for the synthetic stocked Savage/Stevens.



Very true statement. I have a friend with an 06 and after adding this pad he feels it takes 50% of the recoil. He said his wife can shoot it several times with no problems of her shoulder hurting. She is a little thing so I want to try this pad for myself. I believe him 100% I just want to feel it for myself.
 
I am 6'5" and 235 LBS. Even at my size, felt recoil is felt recoil. It sounds like the limbsaver is a must, and would be the first upgrade made to he rifle. For the money, sub MOA shooter, it sounds good. Thanks to all, for the info.


Spotter
 
If you do get the Limbsaver, the problem is that it adds a good bit to the LOP. In the long actions, you now need some type of offset rings, or extended bases to get the eye relief right. None of these things are a problem, weaver makes an extended base that fit the Stevens for less than $10, but something to be planned for ahead of time, saving you from buying bases or rings that must be replaced right away.
 
what ever recoil pad is on the remingtons sure is nice, dad bought a 700 in .300 with their new pad on it, the first time i shot it was off some sand bags using my free hand to support under the rear sling stud, the gun come up off the bags and i got a nice scope ring to the eye haha, but i didnt feel a thing in my shoulder...so 1 vote for what ever recoil pad that is /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
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If you do get the Limbsaver, the problem is that it adds a good bit to the LOP. In the long actions, you now need some type of offset rings, or extended bases to get the eye relief right. None of these things are a problem, weaver makes an extended base that fit the Stevens for less than $10, but something to be planned for ahead of time, saving you from buying bases or rings that must be replaced right away.



Do they have a Limbsaver for the Stevens? I get all my rifle goods from Sportsmans Warehouse here in Round Rock. As for the mounts you are talking about, how far back will it move the scope back? I am 235 pounder 6' 5" pup, do you think I will need them?

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Spotter
 
I have one. It's extremely accurate. I have a limbsaver slip on pad on mine and I think it's a joy to shoot. It does add a bit to length of pull but, My scope has so much eye relief it's not a problem.
 
why detail a 300 win mag to 150-165 gr bullets ?
A magnum round is designed for heavier bullets..
In that weight class you would be better off with a 30-06 or 308 win
 
I dunno you can load a Win Mag down if your too recoil sensitive. Right now I'm running a 110 g. Hornady SP with, 70 grains of IMR 4064 at about 3700 fps since dear seasons over. It doesn't kick any harder then a 150 grain .308, and it sure is flat shooting.
 
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