shuttercat
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My father bought me a Stevens 200 in .30-06 for my birthday several years ago and it's been used very little because it has this interesting quirk of breaking scopes. The rifle was purchased as part of a package deal at a local shop, with soft case, two-piece base, and Tasco scope and rings.
The tasco broke on the second box of 180gr Rem. cartridges while sighting/practicing, the day before opening day of deer season.
The shop gave us store credit on an upgrade to a Bushnell Banner, which survived much longer, but now sits broken in its box, waiting for me to find the reciept to exercise the warranty.
I have a battered hand-me-down from my father's upgrade from some older Bushnell to a Sightron (neat scope!). I'm hesitant to mount it and fire the rifle until I fix what's wrong.
So, I've been looking at heavier stocks and more secure bases and rings:
-Does any Savage 10/110 stock fit the Stevens 200?
-Is there any advantage to a 1-piece base? Does it obscure my magazine access? Round receiver, long action like this? http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=199583
-What's "good enough" for rings? It came with rings that look like http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=348587 and I'm not sure how bombproof/expensive I have to go.
-What's an appropriate ring height for this rifle?
Any insight/suggestions appreciated!
The tasco broke on the second box of 180gr Rem. cartridges while sighting/practicing, the day before opening day of deer season.
The shop gave us store credit on an upgrade to a Bushnell Banner, which survived much longer, but now sits broken in its box, waiting for me to find the reciept to exercise the warranty.
I have a battered hand-me-down from my father's upgrade from some older Bushnell to a Sightron (neat scope!). I'm hesitant to mount it and fire the rifle until I fix what's wrong.
So, I've been looking at heavier stocks and more secure bases and rings:
-Does any Savage 10/110 stock fit the Stevens 200?
-Is there any advantage to a 1-piece base? Does it obscure my magazine access? Round receiver, long action like this? http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=199583
-What's "good enough" for rings? It came with rings that look like http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=348587 and I'm not sure how bombproof/expensive I have to go.
-What's an appropriate ring height for this rifle?
Any insight/suggestions appreciated!