Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Mausers and Military Rifles Paying tribute to a 130 year old cartridge

Not yet buddy. I've been tossing around trade bait ideas in my head. Boils down to a Ruger m77 30-06 stainless boat paddle I only have $175.00 in to. I haven't shot that one much at all though:


My more recent purchase a Ruger 10-22 that I've been playing with. Shoots like this though:


Or my old Wingmaster I bought a year ago. Made in '79, so it's a good one. Paid $285.00 for it, but we know its worth much more that what I have into it:



What I've been asking myself is, Is the old Kimber of Oregon worth it? He wants $699 for it, but I think its a $450.00 rifle. Even though it looks like a new penny. They weren't open today, or I probably would have made some kind of a trade for it. If he's open tomorrow, I may run over and talk to him. As good as my old iron sight rifle shoots, I'm thinking the sporter would be phenomenal with a modern scope on top.