stevens 200-308 cal

[lonwolf]

I have a Stevens 200 in 308 that i want to rebarrel to 204. It will have a bull barrel and custom stock, any problems, will i have to change bolt face?
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[1armoured]

Going down in head diameter is generally always a problem.
The .204 was developed from the .222 Rem Magnum case.
If you want .20cal, you might be better off with a .20BR, which is a necked down 6BR cartridge which has it's origins from the .308 Win cartridge.




Quite a difference in cartridge OAL also if you're feeding from a magazine.
(Cartridge Dimensions  courtesy of 6BR 

[Slowpoke Slim]

Yes,

You will have to change the bolt head. You will also have to change the magazine, if you want to shoot it as a repeater. If you're setting it up as a single shot, then that won't matter.

[yooper77]

I have a Stevens 200 in 308 that i want to rebarrel to 204. It will have a bull barrel and custom stock, any problems, will i have to change bolt face?
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Yes the bolt face you have is too large. I feel this re-barrel job is not worth it. Buy another rifle in 204 Ruger or 223 Remington and re-barrel to 204 Ruger if needed.
 
yooper77

[the jigger]

Yes, you will have to change your bolt head. Go to  www.sharpshootersupply.com   . They have all the parts you need.
They also have IMHO the best aftermarket Savage trigger on the market. I have seven of them.
They are also great to work with on the phone.
GOOD LUCK and GOOD SHOOTING!!!