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Ok guys!! I have ran across 3 unfired Borden rifles!! Topped with NF 3.5-15X56 NXS scopes, the calibers are 6mm-284, 7 mag an a 25-284. Price on these rifles are $3499 on consignment in a gun store all stainless an Rim Rock actions. Is this a good price an how do they shoot?
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I never heard of them but for 3.5K they better shoot good.
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If you deduct $1500 for the scopes, that sounds like a solid deal to me. Less than the price of the parts.
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That is a steal... $4900 new for the rifle. $6300 new for the rifle and scope. Link: Link_To_Jim_Borden_Hunting_RiflesLived about 15 miles from Jim Borden's shop when I lived in NE PA 25 years ago. Knew him casually from the paper mill that we both worked at during that time. Benchrest hall of fame shooter. Started building precision rifles while he was shooting benchrest. Eventually resigned from being an engineer at the paper mill and went to full time rifle building.
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Have two of them. Can’t say enough good about them.
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The story behind the guns was a gentleman had these built an before they was finished he passed away.. the inheritors of the guns took them to a gun shop be sold.
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I've known Jim and Joan for over 25yrs. Jim is a great builder and the price is very fair if they fit your needs. The calibers do nothing for me though.
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Great rifles ! And well worth it
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Not a Borden rifle but do have one of his Alpine actions on my favorite rifle. Thats a heck of a deal for a full on Borden build. Of the 3 the 7MM might be a good one to snag IMHO.
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NF 3.5-15X56 NXS and if I just want the rifle he told me $2000
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A Borden RimRock build for $2000 is a screaming deal.
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You better buy one or all of them. The 6.5 and 7mm would be going home with me....
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I've heard nothing but good things about Borden rifles. I'm a player on the 7mm  .
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I have a borden built rifle in 300wsm. Most accurate rifle I have. If it were me that 7 mag would be heading out the door.
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Ok guys!! I am gonna pass the information along to someone who's looking for a deal on the Borden Rifles!! Elizabethtown Gun & Sporting, James is the owner.. 270-982-4867.. pm me if you get in contact with him an make a buy.
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