Originally Posted by Tom_in_AZ
Seems a little high for one that has been drilled and tapped.

Not for a 250-3000, they bring a premium. A nice old vintage 1899 or 99 in 250-3000 that's d&t or sling studs for hunting will run that much. Often the sellers are asking more.

Just my opinion. And not to say that deals aren't out there, but it's getting tougher and tougher to find them.

And +1 to longer bullets being a problem on 99's made before 1960. 87gr Speer Hot Core's work beautifully though.


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