Rem 700 BDL custom deluxe 17 rem
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SShooterZ
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Originally Posted By: trooperjdGuys been away for a while. I didn't mean to start an argument, just wanted a honest value. All comments considered and appreciated. Thank you.
All good banter here. Truth be told 2muchgun and RePete have forgotten more about guns and hunting than I will probably ever know. I do enjoy watching values/prices of different makes and models as it is almost like watching the stock market. A $300 gun today can become an $800 tomorrow and vice versa. Sounds like you have a nice one with the potential for a nice resale nugget. Good luck with whatever path you choose.
All good banter here. Truth be told 2muchgun and RePete have forgotten more about guns and hunting than I will probably ever know. I do enjoy watching values/prices of different makes and models as it is almost like watching the stock market. A $300 gun today can become an $800 tomorrow and vice versa. Sounds like you have a nice one with the potential for a nice resale nugget. Good luck with whatever path you choose.
2muchgun
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I looked it up in a Blue Book that is a few years old and it was $715 NIB. That is real close to what I had in mind.
However, not all BB values coincide with real world values. There are guns like old Winchesters and Colts that sell for "over book" all the time.
I still say the actual "average" value on it is somewhere around $700 mint. But that does not mean you will not see one sell for more or less.
JMO....
However, not all BB values coincide with real world values. There are guns like old Winchesters and Colts that sell for "over book" all the time.
I still say the actual "average" value on it is somewhere around $700 mint. But that does not mean you will not see one sell for more or less.
JMO....
RePete
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Originally Posted By: SShooterZOriginally Posted By: trooperjdGuys been away for a while. I didn't mean to start an argument, just wanted a honest value. All comments considered and appreciated. Thank you.
All good banter here. Truth be told 2muchgun and RePete have forgotten more about guns and hunting than I will probably ever know. I do enjoy watching values/prices of different makes and models as it is almost like watching the stock market. A $300 gun today can become an $800 tomorrow and vice versa. Sounds like you have a nice one with the potential for a nice resale nugget. Good luck with whatever path you choose.
Yea,,, it's all good.
Especially once every one else realizes I'm always right.
2MG,,,, you may be right about the 700.00 price point. My 500.00 estimate was based on the fact that it's wearing a Simmons.
(Kidding, settle down Simmons guys.)
PS,,,, don't sell that gun. Shoot it and enjoy.
All good banter here. Truth be told 2muchgun and RePete have forgotten more about guns and hunting than I will probably ever know. I do enjoy watching values/prices of different makes and models as it is almost like watching the stock market. A $300 gun today can become an $800 tomorrow and vice versa. Sounds like you have a nice one with the potential for a nice resale nugget. Good luck with whatever path you choose.
Yea,,, it's all good.
Especially once every one else realizes I'm always right.
2MG,,,, you may be right about the 700.00 price point. My 500.00 estimate was based on the fact that it's wearing a Simmons.
(Kidding, settle down Simmons guys.)
PS,,,, don't sell that gun. Shoot it and enjoy.
2muchgun
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Last Snowwis I used the reticle broke. Aetec on a bud's T/C Omega. First time to the range.
TJD--If you are worried about the stock, just drop it in a synthetic if you wish. I've seen several guys do that in order to keep the nice wood furniture looking pretty.
Myself, I would probably hunt it as is.......
ARCOREY
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Originally Posted By: bkauztrooper, I would buy some of that cloth camo-tape that sticks to itself but doesnt leave the "sticky" on the gun when u take it off.
Its not fool proof but would add some pretty good protection from minor dings or scratches while in the field.
I pulled the blue out of two rifles with the "no mar" tape and pulled the color off my A2 stock on my AR with McNetts. Be careful using either.
My opinion, if the gun has been fired, mint is no longer an option. Get a takeoff stock and be mindful of your rifle and hunt it. People blue guns everyday, unless you put a serious gouge in it, that rifle can easily be restored after use if need be.
To me, it would be like buying a new high performance sports car and putting it the garage to look at.
Its not fool proof but would add some pretty good protection from minor dings or scratches while in the field.
I pulled the blue out of two rifles with the "no mar" tape and pulled the color off my A2 stock on my AR with McNetts. Be careful using either.
My opinion, if the gun has been fired, mint is no longer an option. Get a takeoff stock and be mindful of your rifle and hunt it. People blue guns everyday, unless you put a serious gouge in it, that rifle can easily be restored after use if need be.
To me, it would be like buying a new high performance sports car and putting it the garage to look at.
Ricky Bobby
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Great decision!
1st couple little bumps or scuffs will be the hardest, but eventually you'll realize they all tell a story.
... it adds character to the rifle.
1st couple little bumps or scuffs will be the hardest, but eventually you'll realize they all tell a story.
... it adds character to the rifle.
Blackhawk43
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Good choice, I have seen some rifles beat up pretty bad that cleaned up to look really nice.
Tim Neitzke
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Originally Posted By: trooperjdOkay my mind is made up, ill hunt with it. Ill post pics on first kill thanks.
Scratch the crap out of it, then sell it to me. It will be more in my price range .
Scratch the crap out of it, then sell it to me. It will be more in my price range .
mtcurman
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Originally Posted By: trooperjdOkay my mind is made up, ill hunt with it. Ill post pics on first kill thanks.
Excellent choice! I've seen old BDLs and Sakos that were used by guides and hard-core hunters, and they had hardly a fleck of finish left... I thought they looked better like that than when they new. Nothin' IMHO looks better than good ol' honest wear...
Excellent choice! I've seen old BDLs and Sakos that were used by guides and hard-core hunters, and they had hardly a fleck of finish left... I thought they looked better like that than when they new. Nothin' IMHO looks better than good ol' honest wear...
Originally Posted By: RePeteOriginally Posted By: K22Quote: Truth be told 2muchgun and RePete have forgotten more about guns and hunting than I will probably ever know.
They are both one day older than dirt.
Yea,,, but still going strong due to a healthy diet.
I think I better switch to your diet.
They are both one day older than dirt.
Yea,,, but still going strong due to a healthy diet.
I think I better switch to your diet.
personally, I'd like to have it. I've long wanted a .17 rem but never bought one. But I'd pay $500 or so for it. More than that I can't afford.
I am proud to have it. I talked the original purchaser and he said he originally bought it for pdogs. He then said he never went pdog hunting and put it up. Now trying to talk him out of his ruger 10-22 mag. He forgot he had it, until I found it in his gun vault while looking for some 17 rem ammo. Good to have some ole timers around that have great guns. I told him he needed to make room for his custom 280AI he is having built. He patted me on the back and smiled. Good times with a dear old friend.