Stevens 200 stocks

[soaxin]

my plan is to build the typical "Target/Tacticool" rifle. I'm new to the sport and I'm wanting to build my rifle. Any suggestions and tips will be very much appreciated.

-Mark

[ShowMeShooter]

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[ShowMeShooter]

anything short action centerfeed, is what I've been told. I like this one.

http://www.shootersdiscount.com/cart/stocks/centerfire/savage/b-c-savage-s/a-medalist-tactical/varmint-advantage-camo.html

[soaxin]

I do like the b&c medalist. That one would definitely bring it out of the norm :)

[PKT1106]

How much you looking to spend?

[soaxin]

Around the 300 mark. McMillan would be awesome but that's a little up there for a college student.

[PKT1106]

I would put you in a Bell & Carlson or a Choate for that price range. Also look at your hand size as I believe the B&C stocks have a bigger palm swell than the Choates. If you like the feel of AR-style grips, see if you can find a Choate Ultimate stock.

I had a B&C Medalist on my 10FP for a while, but found I didn't like the palm swell or the angle of the grip area. I prefer AR-style grips. I feel I have better trigger control on the AR-style. I have a Mcrees Precision Chassis on the way to me.

[soaxin]

Nice now I'm torn between mcrees and aics for later on. I like the looks of the b&c over the choate. I heard the choate was heavier? It would be nice to actually Handel both. The choate seems to have more accessories? (Cheek piece, adj butt plate, etc)

[PKT1106]

There are different options for both stocks as far as adjustability, but I think that would put you over your budget. I was mainly looking at what is on Midwayusa for choices in that price range. You may be able to find a great used stock here or on other forums for around $300 with some adjustability. I am not sure as far as the weight differences.

I have read great things about both the Mcrees and the AICS platforms. I chose the Mcrees because of cost, the ability to swap grips, and the Mcrees looks more user friendly for my shooting style.

[PKT1106]

It also depends on your barrel contour and the action screw spacing.

[Hosted]

I have a Choate Ultimate Varmint and am starting to really like it for an inexpensive stock. It's not perfect but I found it barely used for $100 it fits my needs perfectly until I figure out exactly what I want to build in the future. If you have time to wait on it, I would look into Stockade stocks also. I think their money saver's look like a great way to go.

[soaxin]

Alright thanks. I'm going to be putting a shillen bull barrel on it. I won't be gettin a stock till I have the barrel.