Remington model 721 30-06

[Rob454]

hey guys I just bought a new/old deer rifle. My Savage was all jacked up. The barrel got tweaked slightly ( have no idea how it happend) so it needed a replacement but I decided to get this remington 721 from my bro in law. is 345$ a fair price to pay?
I know its a older rifle. My bro in law said its in perfect shape. I left my rifle up at his place. I was gonna have the barrel replaced but it was gonna cost 250$ for the barrel alone so he said he will sell me that remington. he doesnt use it anymore. I know theire older rifles but what do you guys think. Im sort of asking after the fact but ..........
thanx
Rob

[nobs11]

If the deal is already done, then it's pointless.

Can't say without looking at pics. Did you inspect the barrel/action? How many rounds? Etc.

I've seen older 721s in good shape go for around $300 on gunbroker. It is not worth much today. If I were selling to a family member, I wouldn't ask for more than $250 or so, but if the deal's already done, nothing more to say.

[dfletcher]

That price may be a touch high, not too much. If it's in perfect shape - and my definition of perfect is the gun looks like it time traveled from the late 50's when it was new - I'd say how can you go wrong?

So far as general hunting goes, I don't think there's anything a new Remington 700 can do that a 721 can't do just as well, except maybe empty a mag of ammo, the 721 doesn't have a drop open floorplate. I suppose I'm partial though, having a 721 in 300 H & H and all.

[Rob454]

Well he needs the money cause he jsut had a baby so I dont mind paying a little more than going rate. Family and all..........
Rob

[Fjold]

Go to Savageshooters.com

A sponsor there, Northland Shooters Supply there has a brand new 270 Win take off Savage barrel for sale for $75 right now.

Midway has Adam and Bennet pre-fit savage barrels for $129.99

[Rob454]

Go to Savageshooters.com

A sponsor there, Northland Shooters Supply there has a brand new 270 Win take off Savage barrel for sale for $75 right now.

Midway has Adam and Bennet pre-fit savage barrels for $129.99

Cool thanx for the info