Hello all,

I have a Stevens 200 in 7mm-08 that I want to convert to .222 Remington. I hand load and will be using the rifle for 100-200 yard target shooting. I have some questions:

1) Just to be sure, is this conversion possible and is it just a matter of swapping parts?

2) From what I have read, I will need a new barrel, magazine (mine's detachable) and bolt head -- am I overlooking anything?

3) The only barrel maker I have found who offers a .222 Remington "drop in" for Savage is Shilen, and they offer 4 chambers. These show what I assume are different neck diameters; .255", .250", .246" and .242". The cartridge dimensions for .222 Remington show .253" at the neck; do I want the .255" chamber? Right now I believe I will be using the standard 50 grain bullet weight.

I welcome any and all advice, thanks in advance.