Been wanting one for awhile. Noticed most in nice shape are in the 12-1500 range. Ive seen a few lately in the 6-700 range but they have had stocks cut and recoil pads installed, nicks and scratches, hence decreasing their value id guess, but decrease it by that much? I'm wanting a rifle to use so functionality is more important. Also see almost new browning carbines in the 8-900 range. You 71 gurus point me in the right direction as to what would be my better option. Thought maybe find a browning or bubba modified original to use and then find a nicer one for the safe and for special occasions. Cant just have one 348