Advice needed on 308 purchase

GeeRawkz · October 11, 2014, 07:51 PM

Good afternoon gentlemen, I have a buddy who is selling me the following:

Remington 700,308
Synthetic free flow stock
20" Heavy fluted
chromly steel barrel 1: 12 twist 3.5 pound adjustable trigger to 2.5 pound.
Leupold Mark 4 Long Range Tactical M1 Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 4.5-14x 50mm Side Focus Matte

The following are pictures:

The gun has never been used. What is a fair negotiating price? The initial starting price was $2000 any help would be greatly appreciated.

Grunt96 · October 11, 2014, 09:44 PM

That's a Remington 700 LTR. Excellent rifle, and an absolute tack driver. I slay softballs and spray paint cans with mine at 500 yards consistently, hit after hit. It loves 168 AMAX and 168 SMK. The rifle brand new goes for 1k-1.2k when I bought mine a few years ago. You are paying basically retail at 2k for a used rifle. I've seen them on gunbroker for 900, the Leopold is around 1.2-1.5k Maybe a little more. I would ask him to take off the scope and offer 850-900 for the rifle. whether you buy it or not I seriously recommend this model. It's a lot more rifle than anything out there for the price if you are wanting to use it for long range shooting. I use my for both hunting and range. To be clear this rifle is optimum for 800 yards. If you are serious about the 1k yard lime I recommend getting a different rifle with a 1:11 or 1:10 twist rate because those twist will stabilize the 175-178gr bullets better. You will love this rifle. Oh, and that's not a synthetic stick. It's an HS Precision fiber stock, and has a comfortable recoil pad.

Grunt96 · October 11, 2014, 09:59 PM

Just noticed you said the rifle has been unused. In the case 2k is a pretty good deal. BUY IT!!!

DnPRK · October 11, 2014, 11:26 PM

$600 Rem 700 SPS rifle
$400 HS stock
$1100 Leupold scope
$60 Harris bipod
$100 scope rings and mounts

It appears to be a solid setup. Add good quality ammo and it will serve you well.

Grunt96 · October 12, 2014, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DnPRK

$600 Rem 700 SPS rifle
$400 HS stock
$1100 Leupold scope
$60 Harris bipod
$100 scope rings and mounts

It appears to be a solid setup. Add good quality ammo and it will serve you well.

Are you saying that is an SPS? If so, it is not an SPS, but a 700 LTR (light tactical rifle), brother to the 700 Police.

hartcreek · October 12, 2014, 01:56 PM

Why is this "buddy" selling it to you for retail? Some buddy glad I do not have one like that...... I suspect that there is an untold truth behind this. As for it being unshot phooy it isnt in the original box so it is used and needs to be treated as such but then for long distance I shoot a 721 that was made in the 1950s and it too looks unshot as my father only went hunting once with it as another hunters brush shot landed a bit to close for his comfort......

skizzums · October 12, 2014, 03:11 PM

offer him 1700 and negotiate from there. he wo't get 2k for it selling it anywhere else. it looks like there are scuffs on the buttstock, could just be the picture but, I would wanna look at the top of the mag and see if there are any scratches. it'll be a sweet gun either way, but I doubt the un-used part. why would anyone build up such a pricey rifle and NEVER shoot it?

GeeRawkz · October 12, 2014, 04:09 PM

Ah thank you all

cw308 · October 14, 2014, 02:13 PM

I have that rifle it's a Rem. 700 LTR, Bought it 2005 for $900. just the rifle. It's a great rifle, I'm benchrest shooter, this year I had the rifle blueprinted an a new barrel installed after 4500 rounds. I wouldn't part with mine, if you realy like the setup, go for it. Did he let you shoot it.

Jack O'Conner · October 15, 2014, 06:07 AM

Remington .308 rifles have a long history and reputation for producing outstanding accuracy. Good shooting to you!

Jack

Bushmaster1313 · October 15, 2014, 04:31 PM

Check to see what the used rifles sell for on Gunbroker and offer $100 less. Same for the scope.
That would still be a good deal for your buddy.

October 11, 2014, 07:51 PM	#1
GeeRawkz Member Join Date: May 30, 2012 Posts: 64	Advice needed on 308 purchase Good afternoon gentlemen, I have a buddy who is selling me the following: Remington 700,308 Synthetic free flow stock 20" Heavy fluted chromly steel barrel 1: 12 twist 3.5 pound adjustable trigger to 2.5 pound. Leupold Mark 4 Long Range Tactical M1 Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 4.5-14x 50mm Side Focus Matte The following are pictures: The gun has never been used. What is a fair negotiating price? The initial starting price was $2000 any help would be greatly appreciated.

October 12, 2014, 03:11 PM	#7
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	offer him 1700 and negotiate from there. he wo't get 2k for it selling it anywhere else. it looks like there are scuffs on the buttstock, could just be the picture but, I would wanna look at the top of the mag and see if there are any scratches. it'll be a sweet gun either way, but I doubt the un-used part. why would anyone build up such a pricey rifle and NEVER shoot it? __________________ My head is bloody, but unbowed

October 15, 2014, 06:07 AM	#10
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	Remington .308 rifles have a long history and reputation for producing outstanding accuracy. Good shooting to you! Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

October 15, 2014, 04:31 PM	#11
Bushmaster1313 Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2008 Posts: 339	Check to see what the used rifles sell for on Gunbroker and offer $100 less. Same for the scope. That would still be a good deal for your buddy. Last edited by Bushmaster1313; October 15, 2014 at 04:42 PM.

October 11, 2014, 09:44 PM	#2
Grunt96 Member Join Date: September 21, 2014 Posts: 90	That's a Remington 700 LTR. Excellent rifle, and an absolute tack driver. I slay softballs and spray paint cans with mine at 500 yards consistently, hit after hit. It loves 168 AMAX and 168 SMK. The rifle brand new goes for 1k-1.2k when I bought mine a few years ago. You are paying basically retail at 2k for a used rifle. I've seen them on gunbroker for 900, the Leopold is around 1.2-1.5k Maybe a little more. I would ask him to take off the scope and offer 850-900 for the rifle. whether you buy it or not I seriously recommend this model. It's a lot more rifle than anything out there for the price if you are wanting to use it for long range shooting. I use my for both hunting and range. To be clear this rifle is optimum for 800 yards. If you are serious about the 1k yard lime I recommend getting a different rifle with a 1:11 or 1:10 twist rate because those twist will stabilize the 175-178gr bullets better. You will love this rifle. Oh, and that's not a synthetic stick. It's an HS Precision fiber stock, and has a comfortable recoil pad.

October 11, 2014, 09:59 PM	#3
Grunt96 Member Join Date: September 21, 2014 Posts: 90	Just noticed you said the rifle has been unused. In the case 2k is a pretty good deal. BUY IT!!!

October 11, 2014, 11:26 PM	#4
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,917	$600 Rem 700 SPS rifle $400 HS stock $1100 Leupold scope $60 Harris bipod $100 scope rings and mounts It appears to be a solid setup. Add good quality ammo and it will serve you well.

October 12, 2014, 01:56 PM	#6
hartcreek Junior member Join Date: April 22, 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 1,549	Why is this "buddy" selling it to you for retail? Some buddy glad I do not have one like that...... I suspect that there is an untold truth behind this. As for it being unshot phooy it isnt in the original box so it is used and needs to be treated as such but then for long distance I shoot a 721 that was made in the 1950s and it too looks unshot as my father only went hunting once with it as another hunters brush shot landed a bit to close for his comfort......

October 12, 2014, 04:09 PM	#8
GeeRawkz Member Join Date: May 30, 2012 Posts: 64	Ah thank you all

October 14, 2014, 02:13 PM	#9
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	I have that rifle it's a Rem. 700 LTR, Bought it 2005 for $900. just the rifle. It's a great rifle, I'm benchrest shooter, this year I had the rifle blueprinted an a new barrel installed after 4500 rounds. I wouldn't part with mine, if you realy like the setup, go for it. Did he let you shoot it.