What's my custom rifle worth, in the real world? Let the ROAST begin!!

[hwgunner]

As a disclaimer I am trying to sell this gun. I will admit that but I also had a real hard time putting a price on it. I know what I have in it and thus I know what it would cost to replace but I find myself wanting to do another project and just can't justify 2 splurges at one time. So that question is; What do you think this gun should sell for on the open market? Now I also know this is all subjective and that I will need to find that guy that wants what I built, which will be tough to do. I started the price high because I didn't have a good idea of what its worth but really just want to be more reasonable and not sit on it for the next year because I am being unrealistic. So let me know, good bad or indifferent. I can take it. Is there anything I should do to make it more salable? Remove the scope? remove the sling? Part it out?? Thanks to all who comment! and please do not think of this as the for sale thread. I really would like your input.

Make: Stiller/Proof/Manners/Badger/Leupold

Model: Tac 30

Caliber: 7mm/08

Price: $3,300

Other info: This is a custom built rifle by Steve at Elk Meadow Performance. The action is a Stiller Tac 30 with spiral fluted bolt that was mated to a 22" 1 in 9.4 twist Proof Research Bull Barrel chambered in 7mm/08. The barrel is a straight no taper and is 1.2" in diameter. The muzzle is NOT threaded. The Stock specs are listed below. it has Defiance bottom metal and includes 1 AI magazine. Also included are the Talley rings and the Leupold VX-3i 4.5-14x40 illuminated scope. Finally, the trigger is a Timney 517 straight shoe. This is a great rifle. Shoots lights out with Hornady Precision Hunter, Hornady Superformance SST and Norma USA TipStrike Ammunition 7mm-08 Remington 160 Grain Polymer Tip Flat Base. I am really not wanting to split the rifle from the scope but if you want to discuss it I am sure we can figure something out.

STOCK # 28984 - MCS-T3 - $495.00 - FFL
RIGHT HANDED
SHELL -ELITE TACTICAL - $149.00
STILLER TAC 30 - $.00
OTHER TRIGGER GUARD - $.00 - DEFIANCE DBM
CUSTOM BARREL INLET - $.00 - 1.25" DIAM STRIAGHT, 22" LONG NO TAPER PROOF
1 INCH PAD - $.00
CUSTOM CAMO 3 COLOR MOLDED - $.00 - ET W/ OD AND DARK GRAY
FLUSH CUP 2 LEFT - $30.00
ATLAS PIC RAIL - $45.00
INSTALL 9/16" PILLARS - $30.00

[Yodaman]

If your charging for ugliness, then you price may be a bit low. [emoji15]


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[CSACANNONEER]

It really doesn't make a difference what you paid for it or how much you have invested into it. It's only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. You could get a quick $100 at most gun buy backs. The way to maximize your return is to part it out but, that takes more time and energy and, you may be sitting on certain parts for a long time until you find the right person.

BTW, no matter what your intent was, this is a thinly veiled for sale post just like all the others that do the same thing.

[ar15barrels]

You might get $2000 with the scope but it's really hard to sell a complete rifle because so few people are looking for that specific setup.
Used barrels and gunsmithing costs like bedding and finish carry no resale value.
So what you really have for sale is an action, a stock, bottom metal, magazine and a scope.

You would have an easier time parting it out.
You could get $750 for the barreled action with base, $500 for the scope and rings and maybe $600 for the stock, bottom metal and mag.

[hunterb]

7mm/08 is going to be MUCH harder to sell. In .308 win or especially 6.5 Creedmoor it would have sold already.

I would put it for sale where the hard core rifle guys go like Snipers Hide and Gunbroker, etc.
But I agree that parting it out will recoup the most $$.

[hwgunner]

7mm/08 is going to be MUCH harder to sell. In .308 win or especially 6.5 Creedmoor it would have sold already.

I would put it for sale where the hard core rifle guys go like Snipers Hide and Gunbroker, etc.
But I agree that parting it out will recoup the most $$.

The next one is going to be 6.5 Creedmoor for sure, unless I do a 22lr or a.........

[heidad01]

"So let me know, good bad or indifferent. I can take it. "

Ok. Here it is.

All those names for the jumble of parts, barrel this and stock that, put together by some tacticool dude who no one knows means little to nothing. That is just a buch of parts you chose to put together. They do not mean anything if at all when reselling.
One can get a Remmy 700 and a Leopold scope for under $1000 brand new or $700 for a used one in great condition. And, get the same practical performance for a quarter of what you want for your rifle without any worries of mismatched parts and repair/replacement hassles.
Another problem, umm, how can I say it nicely? Ok, you went to a Bangkok brothel and picked the blind one legged one. I have been shooting for over 50 years and never met or saw any one looking for a 7mm/08. That is the kind of thing that is yours for ever with little chance of resale unless at pennies to the dollar.

Sorry, but you asked.

[kurac]

When I hear people speak of the money they spent on a custom car or gun in terms of some kind of "investment" I have to laugh. Basically you had built a very unusual highly specialized rifle in an seldom encountered cambering. Your task is to find someone who is looking for that combination, otherwise half of what you spent on it would be a good place to start. For me personally, when I am buying a used firearm the amount I could get for it if I had to sell it later that day would be the amount I am willing to pay.

[Fjold]

Unscrew the 7-08 barrel and screw on a 6.5 Creed barrel and you're done.

[Rodell]

Nothing wrong with 7-08. It is a popular hunting caliber and almost all of the makers market their guns in it. Not my choice for long range work, but perfectly adequate for game up to Elk at at least 300 yards.

As said, it is only worth what someone will pay. In a nationwide sale, you might see $2k?

[deckhandmike]

Put it on snipershide for sale. Much larger market.

[bug_eyedmonster]

Unscrew the 7-08 barrel and screw on a 6.5 Creed barrel and you're done.

If you are just looking to jump to a 6.5CM, why not take Fjold's advice? You'd save some money and time.

Jerry

[Dirk Tungsten]

Op ,you say it cost $3,300? Clearly it's worth 5K according to the calguns classifieds.

[L84CABO]

Here's the formula...

Add up the price of the individual components of your FrankenGun...then divide by 2. And be ecstatic if you actually get half of what you spent.

Good luck!

[blubullett]

Part of the fun of getting a rifle like that is building it. If someone thought the color scheme was awesome maybe they would pay a bunch of money for it but if I was looking for a rifle like that I would be more likely looking for an action, not a completed rifle. Also, the caliber isn't something I would think most people who are looking for a custom action, awesome barrel, nice stock rifle crowd are really looking for. I could see someone buying that with the intention of swapping calibers. To me it looks like a 1500 dollar rifle at most but if it was 6.5 creedmore I could see it be worth 500+ more. But what do I know, I think 98% of the calguns marketplace is insane.