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December 1, 2012, 05:49 AM | #1 |
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good deal on a Remington BDL?
I have the opportunity to buy a Remington B D L in 30-06. The rifle had been shot<50 times and includes leather sling 30 rounds of Federal Premium, and a rear aperture sight. He's asking $500 , but because it's the Christmas season and I wasn't really planning on making a purchase right now I was going to offer less
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December 1, 2012, 06:27 AM | #2 |
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If you're sure about the low round count, sounds like a good price. Just be sure he didn't fool with the trigger, and have a good look at the bore.
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December 1, 2012, 12:03 PM | #3 |
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JMO, rifles don't have odometers (or shotometers ), and so "shot count" is only seller's gas, since nobody knows for sure.
I would suggest you buy on remaining original "condition", and desireability (not only yours). I wouldn't pay more than $400 for a used 700BDL, but YMMV, of course. . Last edited by PetahW; December 1, 2012 at 08:54 PM. |
December 1, 2012, 04:16 PM | #4 |
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My thoughts as well. Round count don't mean squat. $400 , $450 max. Then it is a question of want or need which will dictate your price.
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December 1, 2012, 05:52 PM | #5 |
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Usually '06 sporters haven't been shot much. I would be more concerned if it was in a varmint caliber which I have dealt with over the years. Do you know about when it was produced? Back in the 60's they had pressed checkering which I deplore, but later models had cut checkering. Since suggested retail price is over 900.00 for a new one, and if it is in very nice condition??, I'd say it's a good deal.
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December 1, 2012, 06:29 PM | #6 |
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From a LGS I trust and that gives good prices they have a BDL @ $700 and an ADL @ $450, so I'd say that's a good price.
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December 1, 2012, 08:10 PM | #7 |
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Book value is probably pretty close to that, but you're paying for a stick of wood. Lots of brand new guns out there now selling for $400-$500 that will likely outperform this one.
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December 1, 2012, 08:56 PM | #9 |
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Almost every $300-$400 (new) 2012 econo-rifle has a plastic/fantastic stock; the M700BDL wasn't so issued.
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December 2, 2012, 06:41 PM | #10 |
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ANY decent conditin BDL 700 for under 600 in NE is a steal, given the msrp. they hold their resale, look sweet and shoot exc. for a stick of wood.
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December 2, 2012, 07:10 PM | #11 |
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I generally find a stick of wood to be a bit more attractive than a stick of plastic, excuse me, "polymer." I would like someone to provide me with a list of rifles of .30-06 flavor that will outperform a Remington Model 700. And while you are at it, publish the photos and measurements of five, five-shot groups fired with one of the five, compared with a like number with a 700.
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December 3, 2012, 01:21 PM | #13 |
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I love fine wood, the finish, the grain, etc., and would not trade my BDL or 721 for a half dozen plastic stocked 700s.
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December 3, 2012, 10:32 PM | #14 |
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Sounds like a decent buy to me. You won't find many rifles that are more useful than a .30-06 Remington 700.
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December 6, 2012, 07:39 PM | #15 |
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Boattail, I agree, but would suggest that a Remington 700 in .270 is even better!
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December 7, 2012, 10:36 PM | #16 |
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Shurshot, I'm in MO and shoot a .270 myself. But a .30-06 would be better if you were hunting oh say moose or bear or elk.
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December 7, 2012, 11:16 PM | #17 |
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Mcshooty nailed it.
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