Yes it's on a long action factory mtn Rifle and yes the price I started at is $1, 500. It's not a very easy one to find (I know, I collect them) and thanks for your comments. A new POS ss mtn cost over 1k and isn't offered in this caliber. So if you would like to make an offer, feel free. Thanks
Thanks for backing me up BobinNH, I have a bunch of 700s and theese guys that like to crap all over someone else's post had me second guessing so I checked it again and am 100% positive it is a long action.
If my 50+ year old memory is correct, I remember they were produced in the mid 90's. Should have got one then, I think wholesale (had an FFL) was around $500. My how things have gone up! New 700 MR's wholesale are now $807.99. But you ain't gonna find a new MR Bob so chambered. On these collectible rifles, the price is what someone is willing to pay for it. Sounds kinda obvious, but a lot of collectors have deep pockets and price is no object. Has anyone priced a NIB Colt Python lately!?
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Some people just don't understand why the bob is so desired in a long action.
Ok, I don't understand. Think you might enlighten me please?
1. Remington did not make very many .257s in long action. 2. The long does not limit your cartridge overall length therefor you can load you bullets much closer to the lands and grooves of the barrel than with a short action.
Some people just don't understand why the bob is so desired in a long action.
Ok, I don't understand. Think you might enlighten me please?
1. Remington did not make very many .257s in long action. 2. The long does not limit your cartridge overall length therefor you can load you bullets much closer to the lands and grooves of the barrel than with a short action.
Wrong. Remington has made hundreds and hundreds of .257s in long action. You can load bullets just as close to the lands and grooves in a short action as in a long action.
Your answers have nothing to do with why a long action might be preferable to a short action when both are chambered to 257 Roberts. There is nothing to be gained by having the 257 Roberts chambered in a long action vs a short action, excluding a lighter weight rifle. If the 257 Roberts is chambered in a long action you will be better of to have it rechambered to 25-06 where real velocity gains are possible.
Beware of thieves, scammers and dishonest members on the "Fire" classifieds. Ya there is a thief here too. Whatever!!
in other notes, there is a bdl on gunbroker in 257 roberts that is at 1300 with 6 days left, so i do not think hs price is far off iif it is new in box...a rifle is worth what the market bares, not what the 24hourcampfire says it is.....list it on gunbroker as a no reserve auction and it will do what it is worth, it is the biggest community of gun looneys you will find.
Doeslayer, Penguinloose, and 303 thank you all for the kind words and helping me to explain how rare and hard to find these are. You guys are good dudes!!! And yes lol I agree with you "go price a colt diamond back" well MSRP was like $300-$500 for a 2" 22lr. Find one now haha As far as MissouriEd, sir you need to go get a hobby other than bashing people's post! I checked your post and that is all you do is comment on others ad's and make pointless post of misinformed information! If you're not interested then Don't make negative comments on my post! Thank you.
