Savage-Stevens 200 Short

The History of Savage Arms

Savage Arms was founded in 1894 by Arthur Savage in Utica, New York. Arthur Savage held two important patents at the time: a patent for a repeating rifle with a single-column magazine lever-action rifle, which he acquired in 1891, and a patent for a hammerless lever-action design. That paved the way for Savage’s quick rise to success.

The company’s first breakthrough came in 1895 when it introduced Model 1895 – the first hammerless lever-action rifle on the market. It was modeled after Model 1892, an earlier design that never saw production due to losing a bid for a US Army contract. Model 1895, however, won the contract for New York National Guard, but it was soon canceled due to getting caught in a contemporary political climate.

Savage continued investing efforts into the production of military-grade weapons. It was named one of the two finalists in the US Army trials for a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol, and it lost only to the now-famous Colt M1911. Savage used the gained experience to produce high-quality pocket pistols, though, which resulted in the introduction of Model 1907, 1915, and 1917.

During World War I, Savage was merged with the Driggs-Seabury Ordnance company. The joint company focused all its efforts on the production of Lewis machine guns and heavy equipment for war purposes.

Between the two wars, Savage decided to expand its business inside the USA. In 1920 it bought Stevens Arms of Chicopee, followed by A.H. Fox Gun Co. of Philadelphia and Davis-Warner Arms and CrescentArms Co. of Norwich in 1930. Success followed and in 1939 Savage introduced the Model 24 combination gun which sold over a million copies.

When World War II commenced, though, Savage was once again ready to answer the call of duty. It focused all its resources on war efforts, producing a staggering number of weapons. It already signed a contract with Auto Ordinance Co. in 1938 to manufacture the famous .45 caliber Thompson submachine gun, and most of these submachine guns that were used in WWII were produced by none other than Savage. The company was also contracted by the US government in 1940 to produce .30 and .50 caliber Browning machine guns. On top of that, Savage manufactured one of the most mass-produced bolt-action rifles of WWII, the British No. 4 Lee–Enfield. A record of 1.2 million Lee-Enfield rifles was produced by Savage during the time of war.

Production dialed down after the war, though. In 1946, Savage closed its facilities in Utica and moved all its operations to the Stevens manufacturing premises. Even though the Model 110 was introduced in 1958, which remains one of the company’s most successful rifles to this date, Savage started to experience some issues. In 1960 all production was moved to the current location of Westfield, Massachusetts, and what followed was a series of different ownerships over the company. Savage gradually ran into serious financial problems and in 1988 the company declared bankruptcy.

The company had to cut back on its manufacturing costs to the point where it even stopped producing short-action configurations of its most successful model, the aforementioned Model 110. It wasn’t until 1995 when Savage returned to private ownership led by Ronald Coburn who sort of rejuvenated the whole company.

In 2002 Savage introduced and patented AccuTrigger – a safe and user-adjustable trigger that soon became a success. The following year, in 2003, the company was named Manufacturer of the Year by the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence, further reaffirming Savage’s distinction. Four years later, on May 15, 2007, Savage 93R17 BTVS has been named the best rifle in the Best of the Best presentation by Shooting Times, Sporting Gun, and Shooting Gazette magazines.

In 2013 Savage once again changed ownership. It was acquired by Orbital ATK for 315 million dollars, and it was later handed over to Vista Outdoor which later sold it for $170 million in 2019 to a group of private investors led by Savage’s management.

The company also had its logo changed in the middle of the 2010s when it decided to retire its old logo that presumably featured Chief Lame Deer, a native-American tribesman leader. The latter supposedly approached Arthur Savage in 1919 to purchase rifles for his tribe. In exchange for a discount, Lame Deer agreed to a deal. According to the deal, Savage was allowed to use Lame Deer’s face for promotional purposes. Many doubt the authenticity of this story, however, and Savage itself removed it from its official website as well.

Stevens 200 Short Rifle Review

Stevens 200 Short Camo in 22-250 Rem.

Figure 1: Stevens 200 Short Camo in 22-250 Rem. (Source: HiBid.com)

The Stevens 200 Short is a bolt-action rifle that belongs to the Stevens series and is similar to the Savage 110 Short-Action, but without the AccuTrigger. It is designed for hunting and shooting sports and has several features that make it a versatile and reliable firearm.

Stevens 200’s receiver is drilled and tapped for easy installation of scope mounts and has the same mounting surface as the Round-Back Savage 110 (SA). In case your Stevens 200 came with a pre-installed base, such as a 2-piece Weaver base or a Picatinny rail, which are both popular and common choices, then we invite you to take a look at our offer of Weaver and Picatinny Rings.

The action of Stevens 200 is usually of the push-feed style and is made of carbon steel. It hosts a bolt with 2 locking lugs for added safety, and it can be easily removed by pressing the trigger and the bolt-release catch simultaneously. The thumb safety catch, however, is located on the tang and is of the three-position style.

Stevens 200 Short also has a carbon steel barrel with a satin finish, which helps to reduce glare and improve durability. The barrel is available in two lengths - 559 and 610 millimeters - and some variants include iron sights for added versatility.

Stevens 200 models come with an internal box magazine that holds up to four rounds, allowing for quick and easy reloading in the field. The trigger is not the AccuTrigger, but rather a standard trigger, which some users may find to be less precise.

The stock of the Stevens 200 Short is available in either synthetic or wooden materials, depending on the variant, but the base model comes with a rather dull-looking grey synthetic stock.

Stevens 200 Short Calibers

Stevens 200 Short can be chambered for:

223 Rem.
22-250 Rem.
243 Win.
308 Win.

Our database regarding Stevens 200 models is incomplete. If you happen to know of any other caliber that Stevens 200 can be chambered for, we kindly ask you to contact us at info@optics-trade.eu.

Stevens 200 Short Variants

There are a couple of different Stevens 200 variants available on the market to our knowledge. These are:

Stevens 200 XP Short Camo
Stevens 200 XP Short
Stevens 200 XP Long Camo
Stevens 200 Short Camo
Stevens 200 Long
Stevens 200 Long Camo

Stevens 200 has four drilled and tapped holes on the receiver for mounting purposes. You can find all the dimensions below.

The receiver of Stevens 200 Short in 22-250 Rem.

Figure 2: The receiver of Stevens 200 Short in 22-250 Rem. (Source: https://www.gunauction.com/buy/7941218)

Receiver Dimensions of a Savage rifle

A: 21.84 mm
B: 99.82 mm
C: 21.84 mm
BHU: 0 mm
Fi: 6-48
R1: R17
R2: R17

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Stevens 200 Short

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Stevens 200 Short

The necessary condition for rifles to have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable is that the mounting surfaces of these rifles match in every dimension. Rifles that have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable with the Stevens 200 Short model are the following:

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Stevens 200 Short

For two-piece scope mounts to be interchangeable, the mounting surfaces of the rifles must match in every dimension except the action length which can vary (distance B on the image above). This is because the distance between the two pieces of the mount is not fixed. Rifles that have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Stevens 200 Short are the following:

Should you have any additional information regarding possible mount matches, please contact us. We will gladly accept your help and expand our database accordingly.

Best Scope Mounts for Stevens 200 Short

Picatinny Rails for Stevens 200 Short

By far the best choice of a scope mounting solution for Stevens 200 Short is this EGW Picatinny Rail.

It was made for the round-back Savage Model 110 (SA) which has the same mounting surface as the Stevens 200 Short, and it stands out because it is designed to be compatible with both 6-48 and 8-40 screws (both types are included with the rail). This means that you can use it on your Stevens 200 rifle as well as on newer Savage rifles that are drilled and tapped for 8-40 screws. This added versatility makes the EGW Picatinny rail a good choice for those who may be looking to upgrade their rifle in the future.

It is made of durable aluminum, which means it is strong enough to withstand the rigors of regular use while also being lightweight enough to not add too much extra weight to your rifle. A 2-year warranty is included.

Fixed Scope Mounts for Stevens 200 Short

We would recommend this Talley 30 mm Complete Mount as the best option for a fixed scope mount for your Stevens 200 Short.

This one, too, is made of aluminum, and it comes with a 10-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Mounts for Stevens 200 Short

This Henneberger one-piece scope mount earned our top recommendation for a detachable repeatable scope mount. It is reliable and extremely versatile and is thus a great choice for your rifle. It is manufactured in Germany, is made of aluminum, and has a 30-year warranty attached to it.

It will, however, need to be coupled with a Picatinny rail. We, again, recommend the aforementioned EGW Picatinny Rail for the Stevens 200 Short.

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

Please send us an email for more information. You can contact us here: info@optics-trade.eu

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Savage-Stevens 200 Short

The History of Savage Arms

Stevens 200 Short Rifle Review

Stevens 200 Short Calibers

Stevens 200 Short Variants

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Stevens 200 Short

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Stevens 200 Short

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Stevens 200 Short

Best Scope Mounts for Stevens 200 Short

Picatinny Rails for Stevens 200 Short

Fixed Scope Mounts for Stevens 200 Short

Detachable Repeatable Mounts for Stevens 200 Short

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