Complete Your Shotgun With Stevens Gun Parts
For avid hunters and target shooters, one of the keys to success is having a gun that feels right in their hands. Stevens Arms goes back to 1864, and it has been operating under the Savage name since 1920. There are many Stevens gun parts available on eBay, and used Stevens arm parts will likely be cheaper.
How do you choose a barrel?Whether you're looking for Stevens 22 410 parts, Stevens 820b parts, or components of another type of shotgun, you'll see a wide selection of barrels. The barrel design can affect how it performs, so a few things to consider are:
- Weight - Longer barrels are going to be heavier, and this can lead to having a smoother swing as you rotate to find your target flying through the air. This is because a gun with a longer barrel will have its center of gravity further towards the muzzle. Smaller shooters, to include those in the market for Stevens Little Scout parts for sale, may want to limit the weight of the barrel and go with a shorter, lighter part.
- Maneuverability - Shorter barrels are easier to maneuver in the field, so many hunters prefer 26- and 28-inch barrels as opposed to the 30- or 32-inch ones.
The stock can affect your accuracy because it affects how the gun fits against your body. For those going with a classic feel, there are new and used solid wood stocks for sale on eBay. Wood stocks are often made out of walnut, maple, and birch. Wood stocks could be expensive because of how carefully the wood needs to be prepared. Sometimes, an individual piece of wood may have been dried for up to three years before becoming a shotgun stock. Stocks can also be made out of:
- Laminated wood - Laminated wood consists of at least two layers of wood attached together. This process yields a very strong, yet slightly heavy, part.
- Injection molded synthetic - Made in a factory out of molds, these stocks can be affordable.
- Hand-laid composite stocks - These are made with a variety of materials, possibly including fiberglass, Kevlar, and graphite cloth. These can be very lightweight and strong.
The internal components will be purely functional, but the outside components may have been made with different styles:
- Tactical - A tactical gun part will be black or gray. Tactical shotguns usually have very short barrels, at 18 inches long, and they're usually 12 gauge.
- Hunting - Often made with camo patterns, these parts will be weather-resistant and light so you can easily transport them.
- Competition shooting - Competition guns need to be precise, and, therefore, they have the longest barrels you'll see.