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Post by Newbie24 on Feb 20, 2014 11:43:23 GMT -5
Hi I have the chance to pick up a savage model 24 in 223/12 in excellent condition for what I think is a good price but would like help deciding because can't find a lot of information on value. I see some on gunbroker going for 625-800+ but didn't know if that was normal or just a fluke. The gun has a scope on it now but would probably take it off but total price is $350 and looks to be in near mint condition. Is it a good deal and is there profit to be made possibly down the road?
Thanks for for any and all help.
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Post by savagecombo on Feb 20, 2014 13:40:48 GMT -5
I'll put it this way. If you don't want it, I'll take it. That is a really good price if your description is accurate. Down the road profit? Yes! When you are finished with it, sell it to me for $450.
SC
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Post by vancmike on Feb 20, 2014 15:01:22 GMT -5
$350? It's a steal.
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Post by Newbie24 on Feb 20, 2014 17:04:34 GMT -5
Well I ended up getting the gun and got it cheaper than I thought. (Got some ammo for it as well). Sounds like I got a good deal on it. Thank you guys so much for the responses and verifying what I thought was a good deal. It will probably sit in the safe and only come out for trips to the range once and a while and look pretty while I sit and wonder about whether to sell it or wait a little longer.
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Post by txbob on Feb 20, 2014 19:22:02 GMT -5
You made a good Deal.
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Post by cw on Feb 21, 2014 8:49:46 GMT -5
At 350$ you STOLE IT! Across the board a average is gonna be about $500. Nicer condition and more desireable versions (223/12 ga) bring MORE! You done good as long a a both parties are happy! CW |
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Post by Newbie24 on Feb 21, 2014 9:41:24 GMT -5
Awesome. I figure I'm into the gun for under $300 too because of all the 223 ammo, sling, chokes, scope, etc that I got with it. Hoping that I can enjoy it for a while and when I do decide to part with it I should be able to come close to doubling my money around $600. I did see somewhere that the 223/12 with choke tubes is more collectible. In all honesty I would have rather found a 22mag/20 or something I would use for squirrels,etc. lol but at the price I couldn't pass up this deal. This is a great forum and you guys have helped a lot. Is there anything else I shoulda know about my gun in particular? Age estimate
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Post by scott on Feb 21, 2014 10:22:25 GMT -5
You can load .223 down pretty far. Definitely low enough for rabbits, maybe low enough for squirrels... It might still be overkill but if you do your own reloading, a light powder charge with a 36 or 40 gn bullet might not be too destructive.
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Post by cw on Feb 21, 2014 14:19:04 GMT -5
You can load .223 down pretty far. Definitely low enough for rabbits, maybe low enough for squirrels... It might still be overkill but if you do your own reloading, a light powder charge with a 36 or 40 gn bullet might not be too destructive. Absolutely!!! The 223 is a flexable caliber and 22 LR ballistic loads are attainable for certain! CW |
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Post by cw on Feb 21, 2014 14:19:18 GMT -5
You can load .223 down pretty far. Definitely low enough for rabbits, maybe low enough for squirrels... It might still be overkill but if you do your own reloading, a light powder charge with a 36 or 40 gn bullet might not be too destructive. Absolutely!!! The 223 is a flexable caliber and 22 LR ballistic loads are attainable for certain! CW |
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Post by captcapsize on Feb 21, 2014 21:10:24 GMT -5
I am working on that very thing right now. Was on the range today testing some low velocity loads in .223. I have tried my own cast bullets but not with much luck. A buddy that owns a reloading business gave me a handful of 39 gr. copper plated bullets that seem promising. Not much time today to shoot but I at least found some powders and loads that get me in the fps range I want. Next time at the range I will develop a load for accuracy. I am hoping for 1 mos (minute of squirrel).
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Post by cw on Feb 21, 2014 21:42:35 GMT -5
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