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You could also increase the weight of the 223 stock by adding lead in the fore end and butt end easy enough. A heavier barrel does not automatically mean a more accurate barrel, especially since it will only be a few shots at a time if that many. Adding a Limbsaver or Decelerator pad would...

You may also want to see if using the bipod is causing the stock to hit the barrel. The Stevens 200 stock is a tad flexible in the front end.