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12 May 2010, 05:39
Snowwolfe
Whats it worth?
Rifle is either a 375 H&H or 375 Wby built on a Bruno action with a Kreiger barrel. Blued matt finish and 3 leaf rear sight. QR bases of some type installed on the action. Condition looks to be at least 95%. Stock is a nice, fairly straight grained piece of walnut. Not much figure but it doesnt look like a off the shelf piece of wood either. Decent checkering and fit and finish are nice. Looks like it may have a deeper belly and hold 4 or 5 down.
Doubt it was made by a well known custom maker. Will say what the owner wants for it after seeing some price checks.


My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
12 May 2010, 06:55
airgun1
Very limited information. If in pretty nice condition visually and mechanically it is worth at least $1,000.00.


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12 May 2010, 09:25
Dago Red
worth? or great deal? I'm not a big buyer like the guys here, but because I go over the build process and such in my head all the time and watch thing that do sell I'll put my thinking on here.

price on components
barrel 300
is that metal custom? what's that? 300+?
sight 120-150+
action? which one is it? I don't know the brno's but gotta be 300-500 right?

components alone are over 1k. I'd expect no less than 1500 (less if it's a weatherby of course, ugly ass cartridges). then again, I got my win safari express for 650 Smiler

what's he asking?

Red
12 May 2010, 10:24
Snowwolfe
Asking price is $1,700.
Thanks guys. I know nothing about Bruno actions. Initially was thinking this rifle was a steal but not so sure now. Was thinking long term down the road as a big bore for my right handed son.


My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
12 May 2010, 17:56
Labman
For $1,700 you could buy a new CZ and have AHR work some of their magic on it or buy a Ruger RSM.


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12 May 2010, 18:08
butchloc
i would think that 1500 would be about what it would sell for. the brno and cz are the same thing, so what you are getting is a top grade barrel, better stock and workmanship. without seeing its hard to really price out, but if the workmanship is top shelf, that would add $$ to the pricetag and desirability really quick
12 May 2010, 18:25
Idaho Sharpshooter
Is this the action that morphed into the 602BBK/CZ550? If so, $1200-1500 IMHO. The 375 Wby is an improved H&H, and dies are available.
Maker name is all important if it was done by a known name.

Shoot it is the main thing to me, does it feed 100% and how accurate is it?

Rich
DRSS
12 May 2010, 18:35
J.D.Steele
Brno action? Which Brno? Military, commercial? Did the present owner have the rifle built? If not, you have no way of knowing whether it's REALLY a Krieger bbl. Maker's name? Performance?

LOTS of unknowns and assumptions here!
Regards, Joe


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12 May 2010, 18:44
jeffeosso
you can get a lefty CZ for less ..


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12 May 2010, 18:54
clowdis
There are Bruno benchrest actions that sell for over $1,000 dollars new and there are Brno Mauser actions that are Mil. surplus. Which do you have?


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12 May 2010, 20:07
airgun1
I didn't know Bruno made big actions; I knew they made target type stuff. I assumed it was a Brno magnum action. A pic would be nice. If it is a Krieger barrel it is a dandy no matter which action.


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13 May 2010, 04:04
mauser93
Even though that Kreiger is WAY tempting, in the price range discussed, pass. Get a CZ, and send it to AHR. That way, NO EXCUSES.
13 May 2010, 04:23
Snowwolfe
Agreed, to much money for not enough rifle.
Thanks


My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.