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I'm like a cheerio, you'll never flush me down buddy.....

I've bought from here, Gunbroker, and private collections. After awhile you tend to know which sellers have the good stuff.

Eric

Alright, my 270 fwt and custom 338 aren't for sale. They don't shoot well enough for you guys.... You know, if guys would post a target like this one for each rifle they are trying to sell here, it might help a little:








I need to fine tune my loads a little bit...

BSA, My problem is after I decide to 'clean house or consolidate, cut back to one gun pre calibre, and go shoot the darn things for new photos, I change my mind on selling! LMAO, I do love the black knocked out of the target! Ive only owned a few that would not give me that 99% of time with pet factory ammo! the very best WinPoor

BSA you could probably tighten up those groups if the guns were stocked with a nice piece of English or French walnut properly bedded and not that dam plastic stuff:)

BSA, what were you using, a scattergun?! lol. J/k. Nice shooting. Where did you get the MOA challenge targets? That looks like fun.

Eric

I'll buy guns anywhere I can get my hands in one for a reasonable price. Bought tons here on 24hr campfire. Place is kind of like a gold mine if you ask me.

ARFCOM..... Anyone can cherry pick targets. Try shooting 5 5 shot groups on the same paper with hunting rifles. I had to hurry that day since it was trying to get dark on me. I had to chain up to get to the range and when I got there, almost got stuck trying to turn around. I know the 30-06 I sold you can probably out shoot my 270 fwt and undoubtedly do better than my 338 win mag, but I've never developed a load for my 338. That's the load I developed for your rifle...

Those are solid groups, BSA. All of them. I need to try it out. I'm not zeroed at 100 so I'll have to readjust. I still need to take the 338 out. The surf has been so good here lately all my spare time has been spent in the water.

Eric

Damn Eric... That's too nice of a rifle to just let it sit there... If you don't want to use it, I'll buy it back...

Not a chance, BSA!!!

I'm going to set some time aside and run it through the laps. You should see the stack of ammo I have.

Eric

. That's cool Eric. Can't wait to see how you like shooting the ol girl.

Im going to answer my own question here, I posted several guns on the fire, lot of interest but no cigars, I put 5 on GB as I had a history there ( Cattle Buyer) 3 heavy hitters were gone in less than 24 hrs! Im cleaning my guest bed room out! the very best winpoor

Well I have one listed here as well, giving the guys a chance. I am not ready to list it on Gun Broker just yet because then you are tied down to taking other offers.

I may soon list it on Guns Intenational.

That said I buy my collectible guns (old guns and young women are where it is at, LOl) from a vaiety of sources.

Guns International is a solid outfit.

Gun Broker has some deals but a lot of junk is on there, i.e. 100% original with extra holes, pad, etc, and the like.

Local Shops, Friends, and Gun Shows.

Mr sbrmike, I tend to agree, as I get older I can usually look at a write up, photos and return policy, make a phone call or message -email and tell if they are legit or full of $hit!! I got pissed with Guns America on the first gun I hit buy now on! The gun was a Van Orden, mod 70 sniper and the guy sold it before he even looked that I had hit buy now! the very best WinPoor

This is the gun I hit buy now and got Frigged out of! It was a Sat afternoon and I hit it within an hour of it listing , finally got up with the seller on Monday and he said sorry its gone! very best winpoor

I've sold more through the fire than anywhere else. I put a Colt Diamondback 22 on GI and it was gone in less than a week. I'm no fan of GB.

GSP, Every high end dealer Ive dealt with likes Guns International and most dislike GB, Prices tend to be on high end vis GI but they all seem to be willing to trade or try and come to the center I think GI is more brick and mortar oriented. I'm old fashioned I will tell a fellow what it takes and trade or pass. My old Daddy and Granddaddy were the same way, land , airplanes, cattle and guns ,just me... To me the key is knowing the market and timing. Poor timing has humbled me to the core twice, the mad Cow deal and then the ethanol fueled-feed stuffs market!
I put 4 on GB and 3 were gone in 24 hrs at the buy now!
I forgot to ask you ,what did you think if the Westminster grand champ? very best winpoor

A beautiful shorthair for sure. My one question would be does he hunt?

GSP, That was Mr Battues question, I would love to turn him loose on birds and find out! He may run up hike his leg and piss vs point.... My thinking is he is like a good looking pre 64 that shoots as good as it looks... I say its bred in em ,show dog or not... I guess we will never know.. very best winpoor
edit, I had a cousin with a fancy Brittney (sp?), Bitch was crazy as a sprayed roach till she was 3 or 4 then turned into the very best walking fence row quail dog I have ever toted a model 12 behind and shot over, we are talking wild birds we called house coveys... she worked close and would hold forever, Ive seen her look back and show her teeth, like she was asking WTF are you! The good old days!!very best