New Build(UPDATE)

[dwa]

Ok Guys starting a new Build. I went and purchased the Stevens 200 in .270 as others have done on here. I have been reading that the new mag well is centerfed and is hard to get a stock for. never the less I will be putting a 25-06 barrel on it and trigger.
here it is today.

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[jglover_81]

Since you have a long action the screw spacing is the same for staggered feed as it is for centerfeed so you can use a staggered feed stock but in order to make the magazine work you will have to inlet the L clip and shim around the magazine well so it holds it tight

[dwa]

do you recommend epoxy on the shimming? what do you mean when you say L clip.

[BrentWin]

One piece of advice, use a barrel no shorter than 26" for your 25-06. The 22" factory barrel is like putting skinny tires on a drag racer.

[dwa]

I planned on that. This will be my first Build and first 25-06. As if I needed more irons on the fire..........

[jglover_81]

If you'll take you action out of the stock you will see the silver L clip that sits on the rear pillar. Once you get the correct amounts of shimming then yes I would epoxy it to the stock

[dwa]

thank you sir,

[tammons]

There are a couple of LA Duramax stocks in the WTS area.

[jglover_81]

You will have to pay the $12 and become a paid member to see that part of the forum though

[GaCop]

I just finished transferring my centerfeed 270 mag to a stagger feed walnut stock. I used pieces of crafts "popcicle" sticks front and rear to hold the magazine in the mag well of the stock. I cut the front piece the length of the mag box to the lip and glued that to the front of the well. The rear piece is the length of the "L" bracket and is glued to the rear of mag well. The sticks gave the needed tension to hold the mag in place. Worked perfect and rounds feed w/o a hitch.

[bythebook]

One piece of advice, use a barrel no shorter than 26" for your 25-06. The 22" factory barrel is like putting skinny tires on a drag racer.

BrentWin I have 2 25-06's one with a 22 " barrel and a 112 BVSS with a 26 inch barrel. The 22 inch has been giving me 3400+ with no pressure signs and RL-22 and 100 gr.Sie. I have had time to Chrono the BVSS yet but bet it not much faster. I have had the 22" longer and it shoots great with 100 and 75 gr Sierras.

[singlecoil]

Stocky's stocks has a several stocks for the LA centerfeed. Look at the tundra thumbhole and the heritage clasic sporter style laminated stocks. They are inletted for centerfeed long action 110.

[dwa]

actually looking to turn it into a gun with a detachable mag. Where I hunts cant have loaded guns on the 4 wheelers. so its easy just to take out the mag and slap it in when you get to where your going. any leads on something like this?

[birdie]

Why is this caliber so popular? IT SEEMS LIKE i am seeing a lot of it lately. ???

[Blue Avenger]

Why is this caliber so popular? IT SEEMS LIKE i am seeing a lot of it lately. ???

It shoots like a .22-250 with a heaver bullet.

[jonbearman]

Mainly because of new powders and better bullets you can really make a 25-06 shoot real good.And if you use a high quality barrel you can have a nice tight chamber and get phenominal accuracy out of it.Then you buy lapua 30-06 brass and neck it down and turn if necessary to get the right neck thickness.It may use more powder but the performance outweighs the extra cost of powder.Have fun and maybe you just gave me an idea to make my long action into a 25-06.I havent owned one yet but my friends love them.You can also ackley improve them for more performance or just the fact of the steep shoulder will make brass that almost never needs trimming.

[dwa]

finally got it back. seems to have taken forever. Here she is with the 26" magnum contour ERshaw in 25-06. The stock is next to go. need some ideas since it is the CF P-O-S. Maybe go with a detachable mag.

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[dwa]

here it is now with a boyds stock. replaced the plastic trigger gaurd and bolt handle with ones from midway. weaver one piece base and mounts. I put my trusty VXIII that I have had for years on it. so next is a good bedding job and a little Krylon and Ill be set. I set out to try my hand at a budget gun and I think i did it. Everything except the scope it self cost me right at around 550 dollars little less. I didnt sell any parts or use any deductions.

179.00 gun
99.00 stock
199.00 barrel
57 for the bolt,trigger gaurd,base,
8 for the bases at the local have all store.
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[gotcha]

Wow! What a difference a stock makes. You're not REALLY going to cover that beautiful wood stock w/ Krylon ? :'( Nice looking rig Dale

[ellobo]

Well, Now yous guys see why I tell ya dem dare Boyds stocks is good stuff, and lookee dere, $100!

El LOBO.

[dwa]

I like the stock because I didnt have to do any fitting. I pulled the mag out of the tupperware and tossed it in fit like a charm. I did have to remove some material to free float the barrel

[gotcha]

Well dere Mr. Lobo dey must bee makin' em better din dey youse toooo. I alwus got stocks dat had actchin screw holes @ waaaay crazeee angles. Knot good fer scope & actchin a line ment! all take yur werd fur it! ;D

[ellobo]

Great comeback Gotcha. For the price I can live with a bolt hole a little canted, Have drills, will travel ;D
El Lobo

[dwa]

got it out to the range today. this was my only three shots at 200. I was using the 100 gr remington core-lokts. do you think I could really get the groups down with a nice hand load. I have been shooting rifles and hunting my whole life even did a stint in the army 00-07 so I am extremly confident in my shooting ability. I just have never gotten into super tight groups before. The reason this has all come about is that Ill be doing some out west hunting and the shots at the new deer lease in texas can be as far as you can shoot. I first and foremost try my best of being an ethical hunter. So if I take that shot at 500 yards I want it to hit where I was aiming. any other time I would have called that one a flier and went to the woods since LONG shots were 300 yards. So any hand load recipes or a good commercial round that has worked good out of your 25-06 is appreciated. I thank everyone in advance for the help and for the info on this site so I could get this rifle together.
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[barthmonster]

Why is this caliber so popular? IT SEEMS LIKE i am seeing a lot of it lately. ???

It shoots like a .22-250 with a heaver bullet.

Since Berger has VLD's for .270 I fail to see the advantage. If speed is desired, 90 to 100-grain bullets can be loaded in .270 also. The Bergers and others are good for long-range...