Stevens model 200 .223 SA Center Feed - Budget mods
Lots of great info from mild to wild build up's on the forum. Couple of quick and dirty questions.
Some don't like the accutriggers but I don't mind them as they as factory stable and I'm used to them. Can I add one to my Stevens easily (drop in) or should I go aftermarket like Timney, etc. I'm on the prowl for an accutrigger if it will drop in.
I'm either going to go with a Choate stock or a boyds thumbhole 4.40 SA CF stock keeping the factory barrel. The Choate is heavy but tank like just wondering from others how stable the Boyds is.
I saw this as one of the best bang for the buck base rifles to have some fun with. I have a 10FP in .308 which is heavy but solid and wouldn't mind making some mods in the Stevens to be more like my other rifle.
Bounce some ideas around as I'm open to options but leaning this way. The rifle will be used with handloads to see how good it is out of the box and to see if I can tighten my groups up to sub moa consistently for the odd range day or picking off the odd coyote/gopher. I'm not looking to shoot in matches but would like to get somewhat close performance if possible.
I might have the Savage bug already but stumbled across this 200 and was surprised on the great reviews so this confirms it.
I'm still reading posts to see some range reports on what this likes to eat out of the box. I'm looking at whatever grain Hornady Amax this thing likes along with recipes you have for powder, etc. Odds are someone has stumbled across some sick groupings and I'll piggy back on your combo.