Budget Stevens 200 build

[foxx]

I had the same problem with reloads in my new McGowen. Someone recommended I start with virgin brass and all would be well. That was the trick. So, yes, you can probably shoot factory then reload them without a problem, or just get some virgin brass for your "reloads". Either way, reloading will be fine after that as long as they were fired in your chamber and not another first.

[bennettk90]

Thanks. I figured that was the problem.

[bennettk90]

ok guys, another hiccup. i went to put the centerfeed internal mag into my stockade stock and it has no cut out for the L clip that holds the magazine? any thoughts.

maybe a dremil....haha

[thomae]

Some of the Savage stocks don't have the cutout. When I bed a stock, I make the clip flush and have not had any issues. It "should" work either way, but if the tolerances are "on the edge" then it might not work. I'd try it the way it is, and if it shoots bugholes and functions properly, then Bob's your uncle and you are good to go!

[bennettk90]

I put it in without the clip and it wont sit all the way down it keeps springing up a little. Should I make a small square cutout for the clip. As of right now the top arm sits on top of the bedding area, stopping the action from sitting flush

[bennettk90]

Probably just dremil out the spot for the clip to sit
just gathering info from the forum before i modify

[bennettk90]

Ok and now I feel stupid. I tried to put it in again and noticed that I hadn't pushed the small front lip past the edge of the pocket. Once I pushed a little harder and it slipped past the edge the mag held, and cycles fine. Didn't need the clip.

[bennettk90]

First pic is the action in the homemade action wrench. All I used to disassemble the barrel and action was the wheeler wrench and the action wrench, worked out just fine. I didn't use a torque wrench but i used my "old school" one grunt calibration which is usually too tight so, I'm pretty sure I got it solid. As you can see I used thread ease on the barrel and nut. Freakin barrel is SOLID, it is heavy but really not too bad aiming offhand. I also use my old school m1 sling loop method so I get some stability.
well here are some pics.

[bennettk90]

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy207/bennettk90/20140214_193806.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/bennettk90/media/20140214_193806.jpg.html)

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy207/bennettk90/20140216_144030.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/bennettk90/media/20140216_144030.jpg.html)

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[SlimySquirrel]

Looking good mate... Reckon you'll get tired if you carry that thing too far!!

Just sold my own 22-250 project and looking to start a new one...

That trigger guard looks great, well done.

[bennettk90]

Looks like its finally getting nice enough outside to do some painting. Gonna order some alumahyde2 and give it a go.

[bennettk90]

nice enough out to paint

[bennettk90]

made a small paint booth out of pvc pipe and plastic lay down sheet. used a small computer fan and some dryer duct for the exhaust. works like a charm

[mousemotors]

I bought a Criterion barrel as well , 26" long, weighed 6 pounds in a 7mm08. This is what i did. Had it cut down to 22" and fluted. Now it weighs 3.4 pounds. Much easier to carry.
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/mousemotors/Newgun_zps78c6b774.jpg (http://s455.photobucket.com/user/mousemotors/media/Newgun_zps78c6b774.jpg.html)

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[ewwestsr]

Wow!! I have a Stevens 200 and would like t see how you mounted the Bipod, if you wouldn't mind.

[bennettk90]

looks good! i bought a bipod that mounts to the front sling stud. ill get a pic when i can

[Sponxx]

Amazing build, and really causing the timid DIYer in me to try and do something similar.
That trigger guard is awesome, have you thought about selling some? or does it need to be measured to the stock? I'd be interested if so.

[bennettk90]

Ok...just realized that I never showed the finished rifle. Snapped a few pics. Been forever but it would be a shame not to
http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy207/bennettk90/20150802_093422.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/bennettk90/media/20150802_093422.jpg.html)

[bennettk90]

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy207/bennettk90/20150802_093658.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/bennettk90/media/20150802_093658.jpg.html)http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy207/bennettk90/20150802_093515-1.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/bennettk90/media/20150802_093515-1.jpg.html)

[WinnieTheBoom]

Nice. How does she shoot?