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I'm curious as to why the 700 C Model Rifles out of the custom shop don't seem to hold their value relative to the retail price compared to the other custom shop rifles (40X) and various production rifles like the Sendero series. Or is it a sign of the times and guys aren't taking on flashy rifles either due to the economy or they don't look tactical?

I can understand the newer 'used' custom shop rifles not commanding premiums due to the poorer quality control compared to years back, but given te popularity of the A prefix and other Dupont era 700's that these rifles would have more interest and guys looking to buy used versions. Maybe because most guys have never seen them or know that they exist?

I think there is a great deal of confusion over these rifles, and few would recognize them.
In my opinion, C's from the 70's & 80's are hidden jewels. Also think that the fellows smart enough to own them, tend to keep them.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=298828933

This one would be a good donor.

I can't think of anything better for a .270.

I think they are very nice rifles, but with ridiculous MSRPs, and are even priced too high with 30% off (like the one in the link).

Compare that one against the nice Cooper that can be had for $1700.

Of course they lose value . . . it was never there to start with.

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The new ones like the link are way overpriced IMO. The older C grades are less money and better made. A great video about how they used to do it is on youtube. Title "Remington one at a time". Made in 1969 and fascinating to gun buffs.

I bought a 700C in 25-06 back in the early 80's. It was beautiful and shot great. Another "shouldn't have sold". I wish I still had it.
I agree the old ones, like the 70 winchesters, Belgium Brownings and 70-80 Remingtons were mush better guns.

Bingo. World is a lot smaller and people are a lot smarter when it comes to dumping 3k on a gun. A cooper for half the money is worth more in one year than the 700 is costing twice as much. And the market for them is always strong. Way more custom players now.

I also think many people are building much more than ever before. When they start seeing guns shooting into one hole and have a parts list that makes you drool for hundreds less it makes sense. A factory 700 custom is way to close to a BDL. JMO

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I've owned both and would take the Cooper in a flash.

Me too. For the same money even every time..

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I stumbled across another thread on here debating the values and merits of the C grade 700. For the money, I wouldn't touch a new one with a 10 foot pole. The cost/quality comparison is miles apart. I might venture to say a new custom shop rifle might not shoot much better than an older 70's/80's BDL that had a little massaging done to it. Cosmetically, I'm a fan of the C grade. Reminds me of the Mark V Weatherby a bit, but American made (at least in the same 70's/80's time period).

I was lucky to pick one up off of here from a local guy wanting to trade up to a Cooper in the same caliber. I still think I made out better for what I have in it. It's a safe queen now, but I'm hoping that it shoots as well as it looks.

I'd like to add more to the collection as the years go by, but I'm afraid that either guys will get smart and realize what these rifles are and the value will climb, or no one will care and the rifles that were built during that time will be handed down/sold and beat up in the field.

I guess either way, I better hang onto what I have and quit thinking of selling it before I shoot it.