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10 March 2005, 00:04
Mark in GA
What's my rifle and extra's worth?
I have a 308 Ruger M-77 Mk II All-Weather (stainless w/ synthetic stock) I am considering selling. It has newer style Ruger synthetic stock. The rifle is two years old or so and has a total of maybe 250 rounds through it. Maybe half of those were reduced 30-30 level loads.

It has been fitted with an after market Timney adjustable trigger. I have a set of RCBS full length dies (the X-Die version) and 200 pieces of Remington brass (100 brass and 100 nickel) that I would include with the rifle.
The Leupold scope on the rifle will be staying with me.

What would a fair asking price for the group be?

Thanks,
Mark in GA
10 March 2005, 00:51
GA DEER HUNTER
I'm guessing about $475 to $525.
10 March 2005, 01:15
hikerbum
Other than the trigger, $500 could almost buy a new one.


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11 March 2005, 20:20
holzauge
I also prefer SS guns with synth. stocks, and not to be frivilous, the gun is worth whatever someone will really give you for it. I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. Most buyers of used guns seem to want Blue steel and wood. A few yr.s ago I sold a Ruger like yours with the stock trigger in .338 that had only shot on the range about 120 times for $425. About the same time I tried to sell a similar A-Bolt Stainless Stalker in 30'06, for nine months. The best offer I got for the A-Bolt was $375. The A-Bolt shoots exceptionally well and was worth $400 to me so I kept it. Wink


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12 March 2005, 02:44
hivelosity
looked at a mk11 almost new in 300 win. for $400 yesterday.
14 March 2005, 10:57
Old Elk Hunter
The problem with resale is that most people will not pay for modifications. I am always leary of any modifications especially to the trigger. Out here your rifle sells for $479 retail. It is best to sell it privately because a dealer has to buy it for quite a bit less than what he can get it for wholesale. I happen to like what you've got but the most I would pay for it is $350 in visually perfect shape. It know its not what you wanted to hear.
The other negative is that caliber popularity is very regional. You'd have a hard time selling a 308 Win out here. The worst caliber to try to sell is 30-06 despite the fact that it is a fine hunting caliber. The reason is that there are plenty of 30-06 rifles for sale and it has no magnum or specialty caliber appeal.


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20 March 2005, 09:40
458RugerNo1
I'd ask $450 and see what offers I got. Set your own limit as to how low you'll go. If you just don't get any acceptable bites keep it as a "truck gun" and toss it behind the seat for coyotes, etc. A good .308 is a fine all-purpose rifle and will do yoeman's service for nearly anything.


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30-06 Ruger M77/MkII
.375 H&H Ruger RSM
20 March 2005, 10:44
Snowwolfe
I would be schocked at 450. I see them selling for new here at this or less lately.


My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
20 March 2005, 17:02
M16
Best thing to do is if possible put the factory trigger back in. List the Timney along with the brass and dies in the classifieds here. As was pointed out you probably won't get anything for the extras. Part them out and sell the gun by itself. IMO this is your best route to take.
21 March 2005, 21:47
Atkinson
your always better off to sell the extras to someone else..the buyer always sez "well through in everything you have in this world and we got a deal" Roll Eyes thumb


Ray Atkinson
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