KyCarl
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That's CRAZY! There were 9 available when I posted that link?
Reckon it's one of those He Who Hesitates things..
Reckon it's one of those He Who Hesitates things..
How do I figure out the value of a rifle?
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roadking0678
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Because I customize every rifle I have I've been through this a lot of times. I check the used market like Texas Gun Trader, or whatever similar you have where you live. I check the gunbroker SOLD listings. People list things for all kinds of money but it's the sold price that determines the market.
Based on what you have listed (having not seen the rifle) I can tell you my estimate would be retail + 10-20%. The scope I'd sell separate, I've never come anywhere close to getting my money back selling a scope with the rifle. I've always done better selling them seperate.
Just my 2 cents based on my experience
id go this route as well. its a bit more work but easier to sell on GB for a 'known' value.
Being that everybody can have a custom build done for about $1800-$2000 complete with a blueprinted Remington Action, numerous trigger options, HS Precision or Greyboe stock, 20 moa rail, and with Action bedded and basic cerakoted paint job. I am saying you've got about a $1000 Rifle and then whatever you can get for the scope. Here is the custom builder I use. Put in on Gunbroker and I'm sure you get some action on it. Ultra mag has some cult followings and someone always looking for a decent used rifle at a fair price.
http://www.cprecisioncustomrifles.com/pricing/
http://www.cprecisioncustomrifles.com/pricing/
https://www.longrangehunting.com/members/crkckr.78056/
This member posted on Monday that he's looking for Long Range 300 RUM. Reach out to him! "CRKCKR"
This member posted on Monday that he's looking for Long Range 300 RUM. Reach out to him! "CRKCKR"
No Data Fred
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I see that he was saying he would like to have one but no actual request for one.
Custom anything is hard to recoup costs. Build cars and guitars and you will find the same thing. Unless your stick is from a very well known maker and contains desirable parts no longer made, it is hard to be made whole. Here is what I would do.
Find a Cabelas or gunshop that is deep and long on Les B product. Then trade. Keep in mind real world value and the tricks played by retailers. Hardly anyone pays near retail for anything with a little digging...for example, you will find scopes from top tier makers have 20% markup in general. A Kahles that sells for $2800 was purchased near $2250. That same used Kahles, depending on shape and box/papers...you can find it for $2k all day long from motivated sellers looking to get into the next great thing. The 6-24 had been knocked off the perch by the 5-25...so they are cheap by comparison. And dealers that are smaller with little liquidity in the bank use "demo" or "scratch" sales to get out from under non-selling product without getting bitch slapped by the sales rep. Try selling Swaro at a 40% mark and watch how fast they yank your chain.
So the point is come up with a real world value of your stick you can live with. Let's say $1500 and you know you are out $1000 or so. Find that Les B and beat them up on price. High end 1911's sit like everything else. I got into a Carolina for $800 less than asking because too much competition for the same thing and steep price = not selling. You will come out taking a hit, but if that Les B is $3k and you can get it near their cost of $2400, then the $1000 or ? you are upside down is substantially less.
High end gun market is SOFT. I don't post here much but have been a member for a long time...I read quite a bit and watch prices of stuff like a hawk. I know most of the custom builders and I can tell you the name is much of the price. Most of them are outstanding. But the only custom rifles I have ever made out on were from Frank Wells and Dave Caboth...those were Safari rifles purchased used at the right price and then sold to someone particular. Not a game you can play casually...you need to know your stuff. Just like N frame SW revolvers are bringing BIG bucks...I would never pay $1200-1500 for a revolver I could buy in the mid 90's for $350 NIB but folks do.
As stated, your caliber is a bit much for some. I love 300 RUM and 7 STW for hunting sticks but they are slow to move. I think if you are patient, and that is KEY, you can get into that Les B you want and not get hurt too bad. And by showing Cabelas (or who ever) the full RETAIL price of your rig...well you can make out okay.
Sorry for the long post, just trying to help. Good luck!
Find a Cabelas or gunshop that is deep and long on Les B product. Then trade. Keep in mind real world value and the tricks played by retailers. Hardly anyone pays near retail for anything with a little digging...for example, you will find scopes from top tier makers have 20% markup in general. A Kahles that sells for $2800 was purchased near $2250. That same used Kahles, depending on shape and box/papers...you can find it for $2k all day long from motivated sellers looking to get into the next great thing. The 6-24 had been knocked off the perch by the 5-25...so they are cheap by comparison. And dealers that are smaller with little liquidity in the bank use "demo" or "scratch" sales to get out from under non-selling product without getting bitch slapped by the sales rep. Try selling Swaro at a 40% mark and watch how fast they yank your chain.
So the point is come up with a real world value of your stick you can live with. Let's say $1500 and you know you are out $1000 or so. Find that Les B and beat them up on price. High end 1911's sit like everything else. I got into a Carolina for $800 less than asking because too much competition for the same thing and steep price = not selling. You will come out taking a hit, but if that Les B is $3k and you can get it near their cost of $2400, then the $1000 or ? you are upside down is substantially less.
High end gun market is SOFT. I don't post here much but have been a member for a long time...I read quite a bit and watch prices of stuff like a hawk. I know most of the custom builders and I can tell you the name is much of the price. Most of them are outstanding. But the only custom rifles I have ever made out on were from Frank Wells and Dave Caboth...those were Safari rifles purchased used at the right price and then sold to someone particular. Not a game you can play casually...you need to know your stuff. Just like N frame SW revolvers are bringing BIG bucks...I would never pay $1200-1500 for a revolver I could buy in the mid 90's for $350 NIB but folks do.
As stated, your caliber is a bit much for some. I love 300 RUM and 7 STW for hunting sticks but they are slow to move. I think if you are patient, and that is KEY, you can get into that Les B you want and not get hurt too bad. And by showing Cabelas (or who ever) the full RETAIL price of your rig...well you can make out okay.
Sorry for the long post, just trying to help. Good luck!
antelopedundee
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Hardly anyone is going to want the same scope that you chose.
antelopedundee
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Oftimes a fast nickel beats a slow dime as an old coin acquaintance once said.
antelopedundee
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With the tax law changes it might be hard to get enough deductions to itemize. A $2000 donation would reduce your taxes by about $400 so even selling for $1000 cash puts you way ahead unless you're feeling charitable.
I would agree with takeing off scope and bipod those are personal preferences for distance shooters.
Do you have a great target you can guarantee it shot. Selling a good new gun looks suspicious to me personally. My first thought would be is the guy trying to off load a lemon.
Do you have a great target you can guarantee it shot. Selling a good new gun looks suspicious to me personally. My first thought would be is the guy trying to off load a lemon.
No Data Fred
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While I agree with the above statement, I have always been the handshake and a smile, my word is my bond kind of guy. It may be a fault or a throwback, but it's just how I roll... I understand in these really crappy untrustworthy times that bum deals happen, but I will always offer trust before cynicism...
Wolf76
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Try armslist.com for selling it.
