Browning a-bolt stainless stalker advise

KCRaider21 · July 7, 2013, 09:30 PM

A buddy of mine wants to sell me a browning a-bolt stainless stalker in .270. I have not seen it yet and do not know how much he wants for it yet. I know it does not have the boss system and it does have a Nikon scope on it. Probably a buckmaster or prostaff I would guess. It has had very little use and is around 15 years old. I wouldn't mind buying it if he offers me a good deal (he said he would) but don't want to over pay. What do you think a good ballpark price would be. I will get a look at it later this week.

Skarekrow88 · July 7, 2013, 10:28 PM

I don't know exactly what a good price on it would be and even if I did I don't know if it would be very helpful anyway because "good price" is a relative term and largely depends on how badly you want the rifle and how eager your friend is to get rid of it.

Anyhow, I own an older A-Bolt Stainless Stalker in .260 with a Leupold VARI-X III and I can say it is a great rifle. I wish I had the BOSS system on it but I wouldn't let the fact that it doesn't effect your decision

KCRaider21 · July 7, 2013, 10:57 PM

I don't need the rifle but wouldn't mind adding it to my collection. He is left handed and it is a right handed rifle so he doesn't want it. I'm just looking for a fair price for both parties.

Magnum Wheel Man · July 8, 2013, 06:09 AM

I have 2 stainless stalkers, both of mine have boss's & are magnum actions... one in 338 Win Mag, the other in 375 H&H... they are excellent rifles

I have a hole in my bolt action collection, ( .270 to be exact ) & would love to buy one... I'd expect $600 - $750 would be price I'd expect to pay ( a good deal )

YMMV

AllenJ · July 8, 2013, 09:02 AM

I just sold a Stainless Stalker to a friend and gave him a deal at $500 with no scope. If you can get your friend down around there I think you'll be doing well.

I got my gun the first year they came out and have shot a few deer and a bunch of elk with it. I really like the short bolt throw and light weight of the rifle but the trigger leaves a little to be desired. I did some work on it, cutting springs down and smoothing it, and got it to an acceptable pull weight.

KCRaider21 · July 8, 2013, 06:25 PM

Talked to my buddy today. He said he was thinking $450 maybe $400 and would probably throw in some ammo.

Magnum Wheel Man · July 9, 2013, 05:38 AM

definitely worth it at that price...

AllenJ · July 9, 2013, 08:50 AM

Give him the $450 and enjoy your new rifle, that is a great deal.

eldermike · July 9, 2013, 09:09 AM

I have one of those (about the same age) without the boss in 25-06, it's my best deer rifle. I would never sell mine for such a low price.

lefteye · July 9, 2013, 08:43 PM

I have two left-handed A-Bolt Stainless Stalkers - a .300 Win Mag and a 7mm Rem Mag without the BOSS. The .300 is an awesome shooter (elk and black bear). I haven't shot the 7mm.

The 32nd Blue Book gives these values: 100% - $600; 98% - $525; 95% - $450; 90% - $410.

I'd say the offer is good.

Reloader2 · July 15, 2013, 10:50 PM

I'm not in the market for a rifle right now but I would jump on that deal. My dad had a stainless stalker in 270 that my brother inherited. It is his go to deer rifle and groups great even with him shooting it.

July 7, 2013, 09:30 PM	#1
KCRaider21 Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Posts: 78	Browning a-bolt stainless stalker advise A buddy of mine wants to sell me a browning a-bolt stainless stalker in .270. I have not seen it yet and do not know how much he wants for it yet. I know it does not have the boss system and it does have a Nikon scope on it. Probably a buckmaster or prostaff I would guess. It has had very little use and is around 15 years old. I wouldn't mind buying it if he offers me a good deal (he said he would) but don't want to over pay. What do you think a good ballpark price would be. I will get a look at it later this week.

July 7, 2013, 10:28 PM	#2
Skarekrow88 Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 332	I don't know exactly what a good price on it would be and even if I did I don't know if it would be very helpful anyway because "good price" is a relative term and largely depends on how badly you want the rifle and how eager your friend is to get rid of it. Anyhow, I own an older A-Bolt Stainless Stalker in .260 with a Leupold VARI-X III and I can say it is a great rifle. I wish I had the BOSS system on it but I wouldn't let the fact that it doesn't effect your decision __________________ "A life fought for others is a life worth living"

July 8, 2013, 06:09 AM	#4
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	I have 2 stainless stalkers, both of mine have boss's & are magnum actions... one in 338 Win Mag, the other in 375 H&H... they are excellent rifles I have a hole in my bolt action collection, ( .270 to be exact ) & would love to buy one... I'd expect $600 - $750 would be price I'd expect to pay ( a good deal ) YMMV __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

July 9, 2013, 05:38 AM	#7
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	definitely worth it at that price... __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

July 9, 2013, 08:43 PM	#10
lefteye Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Posts: 1,433	I have two left-handed A-Bolt Stainless Stalkers - a .300 Win Mag and a 7mm Rem Mag without the BOSS. The .300 is an awesome shooter (elk and black bear). I haven't shot the 7mm. The 32nd Blue Book gives these values: 100% - $600; 98% - $525; 95% - $450; 90% - $410. I'd say the offer is good. __________________ Vietnam Veteran ('69-'70) NRA Life Member RMEF Life Member

July 7, 2013, 10:57 PM	#3
KCRaider21 Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Posts: 78	I don't need the rifle but wouldn't mind adding it to my collection. He is left handed and it is a right handed rifle so he doesn't want it. I'm just looking for a fair price for both parties.

July 8, 2013, 09:02 AM	#5
AllenJ Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,766	I just sold a Stainless Stalker to a friend and gave him a deal at $500 with no scope. If you can get your friend down around there I think you'll be doing well. I got my gun the first year they came out and have shot a few deer and a bunch of elk with it. I really like the short bolt throw and light weight of the rifle but the trigger leaves a little to be desired. I did some work on it, cutting springs down and smoothing it, and got it to an acceptable pull weight.

July 8, 2013, 06:25 PM	#6
KCRaider21 Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Posts: 78	Talked to my buddy today. He said he was thinking $450 maybe $400 and would probably throw in some ammo.

July 9, 2013, 08:50 AM	#8
AllenJ Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,766	Give him the $450 and enjoy your new rifle, that is a great deal.

July 9, 2013, 09:09 AM	#9
eldermike Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2013 Location: NC Posts: 545	I have one of those (about the same age) without the boss in 25-06, it's my best deer rifle. I would never sell mine for such a low price.

July 15, 2013, 10:50 PM	#11
Reloader2 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2013 Posts: 263	Browning a-bolt stainless stalker advise I'm not in the market for a rifle right now but I would jump on that deal. My dad had a stainless stalker in 270 that my brother inherited. It is his go to deer rifle and groups great even with him shooting it.