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Originally Posted by djturnz
Well I have to disagree slightly with the Savage being the best deal for the money. Only because the Stevens model 200 (made by savage) is identical to the Savage except for the accu-trigger. Although an aftermarket trigger group can be had for around $60. At Gander Mountain and (believe it or not) Wal-Marts that still sell rifles a model 200 can be had for less than $300. Wal-mart will probably have to order it, but they all can, as long as they still sell guns. go to http://www.savageshooters.net/SavageForum/ and look around in the bolt action center fire section. You can even get extra barrels and change calibers as long as you stay with the same action (ie. 30-06 is long action/ .223 is short action). |
Well, you learn something new everyday. I just read up on the model 200, and for a basic no frills rifle with the right stuff, I believe that it really offers an excellent no-nonsense alternative to the Savage. It uses the Savage 110 action, is dual pillar bedded and free-floated. The main difference appears to be the finish and the trigger group. It runs about $100+ less than the Savage. Good catch. I may get one myself in 7mm mag.