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Was at a LGS yesterday and told them they need to raise their prices so I don't end up buying 3 rifles at a time again. This one store in particular had an XTR fwt chambered in 243 win and I damn near bought it for $399.99....!!!!! If I go back next weekend and its still there, it might just go home with me.. Of course I'll offer them $350.00. They don't know what they have... Rifle had a 153xxxx serial number. Off the top of my head, I was thinking it was made around '81... Damn, I should have bought it... 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Yep, you should've bought it.
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Not good for our investments but good if you can shoot them all.
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Not good for our investments but good if you can shoot them all. I agree man. I know you like old lever guns. They also had an 1894 with long octagon barrel for $499.99. That rifle was cool, but had very little original bluing left on it. It has tons of character.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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The market for most guns is soft right now. Nobody is immediately worried about the Dems taking away our guns , although a lot of them running for office are promising too if elected.
And if you go into most guns shops you may see a couple old guys, like me, looking at old guns made of walnut and steel.
But for every one of us there are ten of the younger generation looking at either the inexpensive black plastic rifles that probably shoot better than what we are looking at, or another ten or twelve discussing the newest long range wonder cartridge or scope.
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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Good point(s) Phil,
I recently saw 2 different sales of decent pre 64 Model 70's where the winning bid was south of $700.
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The market for most guns is soft right now. Nobody is immediately worried about the Dems taking away our guns , although a lot of them running for office are promising too if elected.
And if you go into most guns shops you may see a couple old guys, like me, looking at old guns made of walnut and steel.
But for every one of us there are ten of the younger generation looking at either the inexpensive black plastic rifles that probably shoot better than what we are looking at, or another ten or twelve discussing the newest long range wonder cartridge or scope.
I'm not too picky Phil. I like them all... Ha ha.. I almost walked out of that gunshop with an armload of rifles and a couple shotguns the other day.... 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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So where is this gun shop at?
I could run interference for ya and take that featherweight off their hands, so you won't feel so bad about it all...
I've got to make a trip up your way relatively soon...
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Add another to the list. A nice pre 64 30-06 fwt. Only downfall is a "custom"/un original stock. Price:$475.00!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Hopefully that one followed you home ...
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Hopefully that one followed you home ... Maybe tomorrow. I walked out of there with a beretta 303 trap for $360.00. Shot a little trap tonight with it and it is a sweet shooting trap gun. That one is probably worth $850.00+
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Add another to the list. A nice pre 64 30-06 fwt. Only downfall is a "custom"/un original stock. Price:$475.00! Damn, BSA, I think you're slipping to walk off from that. Just sayin'
Clinging to guns & religion since 1959
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Add another to the list. A nice pre 64 30-06 fwt. Only downfall is a "custom"/un original stock. Price:$475.00! Damn, BSA, I think you're slipping to walk off from that. Just sayin' You know id be slipping if i put weaver mounts on it.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Add another to the list. A nice pre 64 30-06 fwt. Only downfall is a "custom"/un original stock. Price:$475.00! Damn, BSA, I think you're slipping to walk off from that. Just sayin' You know id be slipping if i put weaver mounts on it. Only if you put the ring nuts on the wrong side of the action. Seriously, if you are calling it "nice", it has to be pretty good . . . an original but cut stock is $200 - $300 . . . or a Mickey. $475 sounds like a price for an action alone, maybe with bottom metal, does it not? I'm not looking for another Pre '64, but I don't know if I could walk away. Prices really are low!
Clinging to guns & religion since 1959
Keyboards make people braver than alcohol
Election Integrity is more important than Election Convenience
Washington Post: "Democracy Dies in Darkness"
More correct: "Killing Democracy Faster Than Darkness"
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Add another to the list. A nice pre 64 30-06 fwt. Only downfall is a "custom"/un original stock. Price:$475.00! Damn, BSA, I think you're slipping to walk off from that. Just sayin' You know id be slipping if i put weaver mounts on it. Only if you put the ring nuts on the wrong side of the action. Seriously, if you are calling it "nice", it has to be pretty good . . . an original but cut stock is $200 - $300 . . . or a Mickey. $475 sounds like a price for an action alone, maybe with bottom metal, does it not? I'm not looking for another Pre '64, but I don't know if I could walk away. Prices really are low! Yeah. The stock is not original. I wish it was. Here's a pic. I did buy it yesterday. Couldn't let it slip through my hands. Too good of a deal to pass up. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/B8s6jUf.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/LDPgGg3.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/j9tjrtn.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/5YcMUie.jpg) I'm going to glass bed this one and work a little magic on her. Shot it today and I can see some potential. I did, however, see signs of pressure on the barrel. This one is not freefloated. I think that will help, as will some good old glass bedding. Trigger is already fine tuned and cleaned up a bit (did that last night). This one will be ready to hunt shortly...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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hell of a deal if it shoots. Not a bad deal if it needs a barrel. Except for the inlay, cleaning up the end of the pistol grip and handing it to someone handy with a checkering tool could result in a pretty nice stock. But the "except for the inlay" part is not trivial. The metal I see looks nice. How is the bottom metal? When was it made? Wait for it . . . Need me to send you some Weaver bases and rings? 
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More correct: "Killing Democracy Faster Than Darkness"
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Nice! I'd have jumped on that one too!
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The barreled action is worth a heap more than what you paid.
If it was mine, I'd be looking at a McM Edge, Brown Precision, etc.
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BSA has a way of finding pretty good deals on Pre '64's. But that was a hellofva deal even for him.
Clinging to guns & religion since 1959
Keyboards make people braver than alcohol
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Washington Post: "Democracy Dies in Darkness"
More correct: "Killing Democracy Faster Than Darkness"
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