In the final analysis, I think that the quality hunting bolt-gun market is simply saturated to the point of overflow, and will remain that way for decades as older hunters die off.
I checked through the Rugers on GB last night--Given $1000, or usually much less, I could get almost any Ruger 77 I ever wanted including most of the obscure chamberings, early models, and unusual models. For only $400, I could get a blue/walnut gun in 270, -06, or 7 mag in great shape that would last a lifetime.
It's hard to sell anything but for the very bottom-feeder cheapest models in that environment.
