First Build (Stevens 200 in 308 Winchester)

[cowtownup]

MY FIRST BUILD
I've been on this site a couple years now and have finally gathered the components to tackle my first build with. As I've looked at other build threads I have learned quite a bit and I want this thread to do the same for the next person. I intend to ask all my questions regarding my build in this thread so please bear with me. I'm somewhat mechanically inclined but may have trouble from time to time especially with small tedious work that requires PATIENCE. If I add anything that I missed to the build I will try to keep the cost updated.

COST
I bought everything brand new except for the rifle (action) and the SSS LVT Stock...
I'm also listing tools that I didn't have that I felt necessary to get the job done right...

-Stevens Model 200 action.........................$ 200
-3 screw factory trigger............................$ 30
-X-Caliber 26" SS Varmit Contour...............$ 250
....1:10 Twist w/Recessed Target Crown
-Sharp Shooter Supply LVT Stock...............$ 150
....Accesory rail, Adj. Comb, Butt Hook
-Vortex Viper HS-T 6-24x50 SFP.................$ 550
-EGW 20 moa one piece base.....................$ 45
-Burris Signature Zee 30mm Med rings........$ 55
-NSS Barrel Nut (Stainless).......................$ 28
-NSS Recoil Lug.......................................$ 27
-NSS Action Wrench.................................$ 60
-NSS Barrel Wrench.................................$ 25
-Forester Go Guage..................................$ 28
-Gun SavR gunstock finish.........................$ 15
-FAT Wrench (in/lb torque wrench)..............$ 50
-Shipping charges........(estimated).............$ 50
-Glades Armory Bolt handle.......................$ 70

TOTAL COST TO DATE...................$1633


RIFLE'S PURPOSE

This rifle is mainly going to be shot from 300-500 yards ringing steel and punching paper. Around where I live finding a 1000 yard shot is near impossible. Hopefully we can find some 700-800 yard shots soon. I may occasionally take a deer with this rifle since I'm building on my deer rifle action.. Hopefully I can find another short action Stevens 200 to put this sporter barrel back on and have my deer rifle back. The way the rifle sits right now I can shoot right around 1 MOA and that increases as I get out past 300 yards to 1.5 MOA... I'm really hoping to see 1/2 MOA accuracy with this new build at short range and hopefully at medium range also as I become a better marksman.

PICTURES



Always gotta set the barrel in the channel and get a feel for what it will look like... LOL



COMMENTS / SUGGESTIONS
I most certainly welcome any suggestions or advice regarding this rifle. Comments or questions are welcome also...