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26 November 2007, 00:17
old4x4
How do I figure out the value of this rifle??
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I've got an SSK rebarelled S&W 1500 in 375/284 Win with a synth hogue stock and a machined-in brake. It also has the SSKrome finish, matching dies, brass, etc.
I would like to maybe sell it, but have no idea what I would ask for it...no clue because its a wildcat and a custom. Any advice would be great!!


"It's like killing roaches - you have to kill 'em all, otherwise what's the use?"
Charles Bronson
26 November 2007, 02:49
Idaho Sharpshooter
sadly, for such a neat cartridge it would have less appeal in a boltgun than a Savage 99. Five to six hundred dollars maybe..? Is it a short or long action?

Rich
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26 November 2007, 04:14
old4x4
That would be a short action. It was originally a 243 Win. Quite a step up!


"It's like killing roaches - you have to kill 'em all, otherwise what's the use?"
Charles Bronson
26 November 2007, 05:38
Idaho Sharpshooter
didn't quite double the ME did it?

This is a very neat niche rifle. It would be ideal for anyone who shoots 200yds or less at deer/elk/black bear. Easterners mostly, that would appreciate the Hammer Blow over the flat trajectory of a smaller caliber magnum.

Rich
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26 November 2007, 06:11
jeffeosso
unless someone wants the 375/284, the action and stock are worth about 300 bucks. remember, its a howa 1500, or colt 1500, or sw, or even a mossberg, or webby... not the greatest action to unload, sorry


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27 November 2007, 00:16
iiranger
Basically you have 3 choices.
#1) dump it cheap. Hurts, but if you want full value, nothing like the well know, Rem or Win in .243 or .30/'06 or .270...

#2). If you wish to do the work and find a buyer, informed and this is a very good brush gun, like the .35 Whelan, not quite a .358 Norma Mag and with the .375 Ruger...; This would mean advertising in Shotgun News, Gun List, gun Broker.com, etc. Is it worth it? Only you can answer for you.

#3). split the difference. You sell the gun for parts. The Action is worth. The stock is worth. The barrel is worth. You take this kind of reasoning to gun smiths (who pay wholesale) or the wannabe custom rifle assemblers and again, you have to find them... work? worth it? You have to answer. luck
27 November 2007, 03:28
Idaho Sharpshooter
let me know if you do decide to sell it, and what sort of yankee dollars you would need.

Rich
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28 November 2007, 07:44
old4x4
Idaho, check your PM's


"It's like killing roaches - you have to kill 'em all, otherwise what's the use?"
Charles Bronson
29 November 2007, 09:14
Idaho Sharpshooter
it is a tempting offer, but by time I get my 577BME done and a STAR sizer-luber so I can lube those half-inch-plus slugs, I got a bad case of broke!

Rich
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29 November 2007, 09:53
old4x4
Haha! I know the feeling. This is to fund another project for me!!! Good luck with your cannon.


"It's like killing roaches - you have to kill 'em all, otherwise what's the use?"
Charles Bronson
30 November 2007, 02:07
DuaneinND
Okay, so I will have to ask- How much?

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