Hello all!

New guy to this forum.

My wife came into our marriage with a Stevens 200 rifle chambered in 7mm-08. The action is surprisingly smooth and I'm considering rebuilding it for her. I'm not interested in the rifle as it's pretty low on the totem pole compared to the rest of my fleet…as it sits now However, if I were to rebarrel with a carbon barrel and throw it in a nice stock, it would actually be a nice modern rifle. The questions I have for you folks:

  • Can I use a standard Savage prefit barrel on that action?
  • Will this action fit in say…a Savage 110 after market stock?
  • Any thoughts on an aftermarket trigger? Again, would Savage 110 replacements work?

I'm looking to stay with 7mm-08 as I have many reloading components and dies for this caliber. I'd be looking at a 20" barrel preferably a carbon. Stock wise..maybe a B&C or HS Precision To keep the cost down. Light weight with a lighter budget build is the goal.

Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!