stevens action build

[82boy]

Was raised on the theory that "the stiffer the action the more likely to deliver top accuracy". (possibley an old wives tale) Present rifle is mod. 12 single shot based on this theory.

You have answered your question. There is no proof that a single shot action is any more accurate than a repeater action, this also goes for a short actions compaired to a long action. There comes a point where an action is stiff enough and anything past that is just overkill, and the savage 110 repeater action has proven to do that.

To those that have built Stevens' in short action calibers like 6br, 6&6.5X47, 22/250 etc. w/ match bbls. What kind of accuracy can you achieve?

I have built Stevens 200 that will shoot 5 shoot 100 yard groups in the mid .3 area all day long with factory barrels. I have an old model 11 Savage that is the exact same action as the Stevens and with all the work that has been done to it, the gun will shoot 5 shoot 100 yard groups that average in the .2's, the gun has shot many 5 shot 100 yard groups in the .1's with best of a .122 .

would you build another one? Which of these actions will accept a SSS match trigger? Any input from those that have actually built this type rifle would be gratefully appreciated. tanx, dale

Would I build another yes, but if money was not a consideration I would rather build a rifle on a rblp target action, so that I could have it opened up into a dual port. This is truly the cats meow, and the most comfortable way to shoot. All Stevens 200 actions will accept a SSS trigger, so will all Savage 110 style actions.