Local guy in my town has a Ruger 77 Mk II blued/walnut with the factory rings no scope in 25/06 at 85% clean metal dinged scratched wood he wants $400

To much or just enough?

Its enough perhaps more than enough. Really the question is how bad do you want it?

There will be other deals as good or is this THE gun or cartridge.

I have many many rifles just woul like to know what you all think you would give. I don't need it and could do without it but would buy it.

FWIW: I'd offer up no more than $325-$350 and be prepared to walk away...


Hank

I'd offer $300 and if he splits the diff go for it.

In no case would I pay a penny more than $325.

AD

check the book price on a used gun then cut that # in half.

In the condition you describe I wouldn't go more than $300. Lou

$400 is a pipe dream.

$300 is the target price for you.

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Originally posted by ted thorn:
I have many many rifles just woul like to know what you all think you would give. I don't need it and could do without it but would buy it.

if you don't need or can do without then the ball is in your court offer 300 and go from there

never offer what your willing to pay.
im telling you the number is 1/2 book price for initial offer. set the max price in your mind and stick to it. walk away if you have to. give him your number.
"look pal, i understand that you need to get $X for the rifle. i respect that. im not tryin to work you over. I can spend $Y, so unless something changes i'll have to pass. heres my number if you think you can work with me on it drop me a line, ok?"

you will be amazed at the results.

The fact that it is a 25-06 in the condition you describe would set me to thinking the barrel could be rather worn. Unless I knew the thing really shot the only known value is the action and the stock. It seems that $300.00 or $400.00 could be spent on something with less gamble. roger

85% metal?? How bad is the wood disfigured?? IF it just has dings & dents that can be steamed out, no chipping or gouged-out spots, $400. might not be too exhorbitant......

I tend to agree with Bartsche on this one.If possible I'd ask to shoot it first.Also just because its a 25-06 look the throat over as best you can. $325-350 would be my limits.



" If winning isn't important." "Why keep score?"

A lot is going to depend on the local market, and what used rifles go for in your area... A .25-'06 is one of those rounds that makes a lot of folks' heart skip a beat, but in reality is pretty much a 'niche' cartridge.

Having said all that, I don't see $400 as a bad number, if you take a look at what new rifles are priced at. If the stock can be cleaned up and the metal isn't gouged, you are probably in pretty good shape, even at $400.