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Hopefully this isn't too stupid a question. Been shooting and hunting awhile but never bothered with anything remotely related to precision shooting or shooting any real extended distances.
Based on some recommendations in another thread, followed by some more research, I started looking for a 700 5r in .308.
Since then I've found a few leads but am uncertain on which direction I want to go regarding purchasing new vs used. My intended use is to take a precision rifle class with it, then start shooting some longer distances out at a buddies place, and keep practicing until I'm comfortable with the gun and feel that upgraded parts and gunsmithing would actually benefit me. From there I'll slowly replace bits and pieces, have the action blueprinted, etc (long term plans, most likely subject to change as I go with this).
From what I've found so far, I can get one shipped to a local shop for ~$975 OTD from buds or Southern Shooters Guns and Gear (who I can't find much info on), or I can get one from grabagun for about $1050 OTD due to sales tax.
I did find one that's used where the guy is asking $950 however he's the second owner and doesn't know the round count from the previous owner as he purchased it from a Cabelas gun library. Major bonus of used is no shipping fees, sales tax, DROS, etc (highly recommend TX).
For a hunting rifle or handgun I wouldn't worry much about a round count. Is there any reason to be concerned when the rifle is intended for a different application? Obviously if I get there and it's a major POS then red flag, but if everything looks good would anyone hesitate due to an unknown round count?
Right now, at $950 I'm thinking the price is a bit too close to what I'd pay for a new one but if we can reach a deal at a lower price I'd be inclined to put the extra $100 or so towards some nicer rings and a base...
Thanks for the opinions!
P.S. Check back in a week for a thread asking what glass should I get... Just kidding. I promise to fully exhaust the search function before even considering posting that thread!
Cheers.
Based on some recommendations in another thread, followed by some more research, I started looking for a 700 5r in .308.
Since then I've found a few leads but am uncertain on which direction I want to go regarding purchasing new vs used. My intended use is to take a precision rifle class with it, then start shooting some longer distances out at a buddies place, and keep practicing until I'm comfortable with the gun and feel that upgraded parts and gunsmithing would actually benefit me. From there I'll slowly replace bits and pieces, have the action blueprinted, etc (long term plans, most likely subject to change as I go with this).
From what I've found so far, I can get one shipped to a local shop for ~$975 OTD from buds or Southern Shooters Guns and Gear (who I can't find much info on), or I can get one from grabagun for about $1050 OTD due to sales tax.
I did find one that's used where the guy is asking $950 however he's the second owner and doesn't know the round count from the previous owner as he purchased it from a Cabelas gun library. Major bonus of used is no shipping fees, sales tax, DROS, etc (highly recommend TX).
For a hunting rifle or handgun I wouldn't worry much about a round count. Is there any reason to be concerned when the rifle is intended for a different application? Obviously if I get there and it's a major POS then red flag, but if everything looks good would anyone hesitate due to an unknown round count?
Right now, at $950 I'm thinking the price is a bit too close to what I'd pay for a new one but if we can reach a deal at a lower price I'd be inclined to put the extra $100 or so towards some nicer rings and a base...
Thanks for the opinions!
P.S. Check back in a week for a thread asking what glass should I get... Just kidding. I promise to fully exhaust the search function before even considering posting that thread!
Cheers.
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