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13 October 2003, 16:29
john17
buying guns online?
How many of you have ordered guns online? I knew you could do this but i didnt know how safe or safe it could be. Would anyone recomend it?
13 October 2003, 16:39
Duckear
I have bought both new and used online and have not been burned yet. I have gotten some good deals. If it looks too good to be true, it may be a scam, so be careful.
13 October 2003, 16:53
bama7x57
I have purchased 2 rifles on auctionarms.com and 1 from the AR classifieds and have been pleased with all 3 transactions. On auction arms I checked the sellers feedback and emailed several of his past customers for references.

bama7x57
13 October 2003, 18:29
<David>
I have purchased 1 thru AuctionArms.com, 3 thru GunBrokers.com and 1 thru GunsAmerica. No problems. All of my purchases were from FFL dealers using the above sites to sell their rifles. All you need on your end is a local FFL holder to receive the guns and handle the paperwork.
14 October 2003, 02:08
john17
ok so i've been lookin online for my .264 winmag because they are rare here. No sellers have them but I will look again. Ive found a couple winchesters and this Ruger. Would this ruger be worth the price. http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976368311.htm
14 October 2003, 03:33
TrademarkTexan
If you want the grand old .264 for the nostalgia, GET THE WINCHESTER! Either the standard Model 70 Classic or the Super Grade are available.

If you just want the performance, get a 7 Mag. This is not an idle suggestion. I know from experience. Ammo/component choices are exponentially better for the 7, with almost identical performance. I put up with the hassle because I love the history and Americana associated with the 'Westerner.' To put it in a Ruger, though, is blasphemy. FWIW.
14 October 2003, 04:22
cowboy77845
Look at pcfirearms.com. they normally have some 264s. There was one (I Think) on gunbroker.com that a guy from EL Campo had. It looked pretty good. I agree with TT. Get the Winchester. IMO you will rarely go wrong getting a pre-64 Winchester or an old pre salt wood Browning Safari.
14 October 2003, 06:07
<phurley>
I have purchased three rifles on GunsAmerica without a hitch. I feel like I got a real bargain each time, the sellers were also pleased with their end. If I don't need a something new, I had better stay away from the site, otherwise I can always find something I want. [Wink] Good shooting.
14 October 2003, 10:47
C1PNR
I've got a Ruger 77 in .257 Roberts with "Made in the 200th Year of American Liberty" roll engraved in the barrel. [Smile]

Wont shoot into 8" with anything. Been told many times if I want it to shoot, buy a new barrel. [Mad]

Get the Winchester, pre 64 if possible. [Big Grin]

Regards,
14 October 2003, 13:02
Bryan W
John,

Last year I purchased a pre-64 M70 featherweight in 264 cal. By the way it is new in box. Hang tag and all.

I've bought a few guns through Guns America. I haven't been burned, but do your homework on the seller.

Bryan

P.S. The 264 still hasn't been fired, but it is a nice collectors piece
14 October 2003, 13:11
revolver
I too have bought guns located on the net without a problem. Most recently, I purchased a gun from a seller who listed in on the classified section of huntamerica.com. Having said that the internet is still very much like the wild wild west...caveat emptor.