Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Rimfires Yikes! Ruger 77/22 Mag Bids @ $2,000.00!

I am trying to help a friend find a Ruger heavy barrel 77/17 HMR for the upcoming Ground Squirrel season (this spring) and my searching and inquiries have stunned me!
For example there is a Ruger 77/22 Magnum heavy barrel on gunbreaker right now that has had 26 bids and the current high bid for this Rifle is $2,000.00 (two thousand dollars!)!
This Rifle is described as "might be new in the box"?

I will provide the link: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/885816813

Yikes, is an understatement I now surmise.

Then there is a used Ruger 77/17 WSM that has six days to go on its gunbreaker auction and is currently bid up to $1,381.00 (20 bids!)!

I understand that many models of the 77/22's and 77/17's have been discontinued but to gain this much in value (apparently!) is again stunning to me.
Maybe I will open another venue in my gun chasing/trading/acquisitioning?
By the way the few Ruger 77/17 HMR heavy barrels I have seen of recent I advised against my friend pursuing them, as "I" thought their asking prices were to high - maybe I was giving bad advice?
What have you'all seen in your areas regarding the heavy barrel Ruger 77/17's and 77/22's
TIA
If I could only see into the future - life would be so much easier.
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VarmintGuy

When one can buy a new Cooper for about the same price - I don't think so.

They don't make these anymore, so guys that want them will pay big bucks online for them. This is nothing new. You see the same thing with many other hard to get rifles. Ruger m77 boat paddles, pre 64 winchester model 70's, etc. etc.. I wouldn't pay the exorbitant prices you see online, when you can buy something very similar these days with the RAR rimfires. If a guy is looking for a using rifle, there is nothing wrong with the RAR. It is not as refined as the 77, but its good enough for killing squirrels with... As for what I've seen in regards to these Ruger heavy barreled rifles. I've seen them in the $7-800 range locally.. As I've said many times before, I've seen some stupid crazy chidt on gunbroker. Who knows if some of these sales are legitimate or not?

Bsa1917hunter: I agree on the weird things seen and done on gunbreaker - I don't participate there myself at all just trying to get a line on a Ruger 77/17 HMR for my friend.
I don't trust that place after being "invited" to aid in bid fluffing and seen so many bad deals emanate from there.
But that is just me - seems 26 bids on a single Rifle shows some intensity credibility there?

Cooper57M: I agree with you on that assessment - but still I am awed by the prices and popularity (lots of bids on similar guns!) of these rimfire Ruger 77's?
I know I am now motivated to "adjust" my values on my personal inventory of guns by what I have seen of late on these discontinued Rugers.
I am hoping the gunshows here in the northern Rockies will get rollin again - soon.
I may head over to the Post Falls, Idaho gunshow upcoming (December 12th & 13th) as a collector friend relayed to me yesterday that show is still on.
We'll see.
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VarmintGuy

Think I’d just get a few CZs for that kind of money

VG,

That rifle may have sold to a collector as it’s an unusual configuration, not having the laminated stock that is typical of the varmint barrel models. Since there are not that many variations for this model family, I’ve seen some collectors try to get one of each. All it takes is two bidders that want it, and the price can get stupid high!

These are more typical of what I’ve seen for the varmint barrels selling lately:

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/885869085
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/886239992
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/886486208

I won’t be shocked if any of these approach $1000, given the crazy prices these days.

If your buddy is not firm on getting that exact model, he should consider buying a standard blued .22 mag with sporter barrel (~$650) and installing a factory take-off varmint barrel (~$100), or a even custom barrel.

Good luck with the search.

Rich

Do your buddy a favor and tell him to get a CZ457 or even a Savage 93.

I keep reading about these crazy guns and ammo prices. Because of my financial situation and age I am downsizing my collection a bit. When I try to sell some of my firearms and ammo I don't get anything near what I see/hear. That said I am certainly getting more than I would have gotten say a year ago.

Regarding the specifics on 77/22s I sold mine several years ago to help fund a Cooper JSR. No regrets on that decision. Also despite my downsizing the Cooper is not on the for sale list.

The pop up in local stores occasionally. Last one i saw a couple months ago was 650

"I may head over to the Post Falls, Idaho gunshow upcoming (December 12th & 13th) as a collector friend relayed to me yesterday that show is still on."

Thanks for the heads up. I didn't know anything about it.

I will be there!

I obtained one of those about 2+ years ago... Got rid of that horrendous 'target gray' and it's now back to SS... Nice rifle.. I had NO idea that a similar specimen is bringing that kind of coin.. Hmmm.. Do I REALLY need one of these?

I see them though not as commonly as other 77/22 variants. Retail locally up to $750. Gun Shows about the same but seller sometimes has more room for negotiation and or trade. Last show before COVID $575 for a 22WMR. Guy was walking around with it for $650. No takers and he didn’t want to take it home. Shipped it to CPC for a full ”Tune” which really shrunk the groups.

Redneck: Interesting your removal of the "Ruger target gray".
My lifelong friend Jack from Yelm, Washington (who passed on this summer) over the years "removed" the gray from several Ruger Rifles.
If I recall correctly he sandblasted the "finish" and let it stand as sandblasted!
I saw a few of these Rifles and they, indeed, looked better to my eye (as well as Jack's).
Yes the "profit seeking" side of me is also contemplating trading in some of my 77 rimfires!
By the way my first Ruger 77/17 HMR V/T came with the traditional bright stainless finish - it was from the first year production run of those and I have only seen two others of these early bright stainless finished 77/17 HMR's.
And I tried, unsuccessfully, to buy both of those - I really like the looks of those early 77/17 HMR's.
How do you remove the lacquer like looking easily "marred" "target gray" from the Rugers?
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VarmintGuy

Powered brush wheel.. Whole thing took about 20 mns... I got rid of ALL of it... Rifle looks 100% better now..

Its getting close to Xmas.
People pay silly prices to secure an exact gift.

I can’t fathom spend 10% of that amount for an inaccurate rifle. Spend a similar amount or far less and get a gun that will out shoot the Ruger, even after you replace the barrel, trigger, shim the bolt and free float the barrel.

Dale06: If, in your travels, you come across one of these Rifles for $200.00 (like you refer to!) I will gladly buy that Rifle from you for twice what you paid for it!
Plus shipping and insurance!
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VarmintGuy

Mine's been fairly decent... Loves a certain manufacturer and dislikes the other three I tried.. I usually like to keep a new rifle as-is.....so when or if I decide to sell it it's not modified at all sans the crap gray finish.. But - since I have removed the gray I'm tempted to try two things: first - a new and proper crown.. Test fire. If similar results, then glass bed/free float and try again...

Redneck: I bought a heavy barrel Browning T-Bolt (with a beautiful walnut stock!) in 22 Magnum a year and a half ago and when testing ammunition it shot the Norma hollow-point ammunition the best.
I mean it shot this stuff really well!
Of course after the initial carton of that Norma ammo ran out (Ground Squirrel Hunting!) I can't find any more of it.
Some on this forum think that CCI made this ammo for Norma - it if that helps any?
Good luck and let us know how its going.
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VarmintGuy

If anyone had a clue what BB (Cooper57m) has done with a 22lr you might listen to him...

I've not seen the Norma stuff around here at all - but I haven't really been looking lately - since I still have about 1,000 rounds available.. But thanks for the tip - if I ever find a box or three I'll give it a go..

Fanuke: Thanks for those links. Those are all "strong prices" in my estimation.
And the last link is to a "similar" Rifle as to the one I originally posted about - it is indeed now above $1,050.00 and still has 6 (six!) days left to accumulate more bids.
I remember when these heavy barrel Ruger 77/22 Magnums first came out and only wish I had invested (heavily!) in them.
The 77/22 Magnum V/T heavy barrel is one caliber/model of Ruger bolt action rimfire that I don't own.
Will keep my eye out though as with the advent of better ammunition (jacketed V-Max styles etc) these days the 22 Magnum has regained a spot in my small game and Varmint Hunting interests.
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VarmintGuy

I have seen absolutely stupid pricing on guns lately..... But they are in very short supply. Been through these cycles before. Be careful jumping onto a bidding war with people that really dont understand. These prices could fall sharply at some point.

Hikerbum: Been buying/selling/trading "guns" for way more than half a century now (55+ years) and indeed have seen several ups and downs in the gun markets.
I am confident I have an up to date "understanding" of values/trends in the gun world.
Having said that (in agreement with your observations on "cycles"!) I do though disagree with your "stupid" contention!
The "seller" of my posted to Rifle auction was obviously happy with the sale/price and the "buyer" of that Rifle was obviously happy to have paid that amount!
There is NOTHING "stupid" about two happy gun enthusiasts getting together on a firearms sale where both parties are "happy".
YOU can NOT deny that said Rifle was worth $2,000.00 BECAUSE it sold for that amount - after receiving 27 (twenty seven!) bids.
YOU may consider that price stupid but there were a batch of people who obviously did not!
I repeat I was somewhat shocked at the selling/buying price but do not consider the participants stupid - just gun enthusiasts doing what gun enthusiasts do (buying and selling and enjoying guns).
I remember distinctly back when Colt Pythons began selling on the used market for more than what they sold for new, before being discontinued! In fact I sold a couple for just under $500.00 back when.
I have seen similar pistols sell of recent for OVER $3,000.00!
This is just reality and an awareness that certain firearms are inherently valuable, no longer produced and desirable by "lots" of gun enthusiasts.
Those factors almost always drive their values UP, over the long run.
Enjoy.
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VarmintGuy

Ok, Lighten up Francis....... Yikes. wow.
And for info, I am seeing Pythons now coming down in price..... so cycles even for very nice guns do happen. Just because a couple people of the tens of millions of gun owners in the country agree on a price, does not make it an ongoing reasonable price. Maybe that person merely really wanted it because he had one long ago... who knows the motive. But the market is driven currently by outlandish demand of new gun owners, and desparate people because guns, and ammo are in short supply.

Sit down, catch your breath... Wouldnt want a heart attack. And I do see people even in local gun shops paying stupid prices at times.

as far as a 77/22..... within the past 6 months I have seen several very clean ones for sale in person in shops for about $600 ish range. I will call them non stupid pricing. And I do see another response to your post saying "silly" prices.... so I assume you will attack him also.

Hikingbum: Not an attack on you elwood, but YOU do need to be set straight!
Inferring that any firearm THAT JUST SOLD publicly for an amount, is NOT worth that amount, is just unrealistic to the point of being bizarre.
So I am calling "unrealistic" on your contention - not an attack - just a get back in touch warning which would serve you well - were you smart enough to heed it!
Would it not?
And now you are trying to compare who knows WHAT CONDITION (or what model!) Ruger 77/22's with this as new unfired with box Ruger 77/22 Magnum with heavy barrel and laminated stock and which is no longer made is a desperate act of comparing apples with oranges!
Do that if YOU wish but do not try to foist that off on those of us with an eye on and an ear to reality.
In closing I have to state that YOU calling something "stupid" is specious (without merit!)!
Enjoy.
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VarmintGuy

wow, just wow.........

set straight? Merely voice an opinion and attacked twice now...
Wow.

I apologize to anyone on this thread who took my opinion in the wrong way. I was in no way attacking anyone. I wont respond anymore to the one who seems to not like hearing an opinion. Again, I apologize.

And for info, I owned one of the guns in question a few years ago. Think I paid $400 for it with the box. I got a good deal. Sold it for $700 I think online, comparable to others I saw......so That was the going price a couple years ago. No idea why it would become a $2000 gun in just a couple years.

thank you.

Maybe somebody with no money worries wanted the item for an Xmas present.
Get two like that bidding and stuff can double in price.

Yep, Not necessarily real market.

Nothing that special about a ruger, just go with a cooper and be done

Hammer25/06: As of very recent, I indeed have purchased, my FIRST Cooper Rifle!
I bought it for three reasons:
#1: = It is an extremely beautiful Rifle with amazing lines along with looks - it's box says it has XXX+ wood and some other factory extra cost items.
#2: = I think in the future if the need should arise I will probably make a pleasing profit when it sells.
#3: = The factory provided target with my Rifle really impressed me - and turns out it does shoot for me as well as it shot at the factory.

But for you to try to infer that Ruger 77 rimfire Rifles are "nothing special" well that is just ignorance personified!
I have been buying/shooting/Hunting with Ruger 77 rimfires for right at 37 (thirty seven) years now!
They ARE "special".
In just about every way possible.
They are first of all very SAFE Rifles to take afield to the range.
They are handsomely designed and VERY utilitarian!
Their engineering (3 position safety, integral scope rings, stock design, magazine system etc etc etc) is very commendable (special).
The accuracy in all the various models and calibers I have owned/shot to date has been VERY "special" IME/IMO.
The 6, 9 and 10 round rotary magazines incorporated in the 77 rimfires is beyond special - they are UNSURPASSED!
PERIOD!
The reliability factor when operating/shooting/Hunting with a Ruger 77 rimfire Rifle is wonderfully reliable!
I think you should reconsider your contention?
Ruger 77 rimfires ARE (were?)"special".
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VarmintGuy

Or a CZ 457 if you have a limited budget. I sold my 77/22 Boat Paddle a couple years ago. The only thing it had that was better than a CZ was the magazine.

CZ's are great. They outshoot any Ruger I have owned.... Rugers are great guns, But like CZ better for a rimfire

[quote=VarmintGuy]Hammer25/06: As of very recent, I indeed have purchased, my FIRST Cooper Rifle!
I bought it for three reasons:
#1: = It is an extremely beautiful Rifle with amazing lines along with looks - it's box says it has XXX+ wood and some other factory extra cost items.
#2: = I think in the future if the need should arise I will probably make a pleasing profit when it sells.
#3: = The factory provided target with my Rifle really impressed me - and turns out it does shoot for me as well as it shot at the factory.

But for you to try to infer that Ruger 77 rimfire Rifles are "nothing special" well that is just ignorance personified!
I have been buying/shooting/Hunting with Ruger 77 rimfires for right at 37 (thirty seven) years now!
They ARE "special".
In just about every way possible.
They are first of all very SAFE Rifles to take afield to the range.
They are handsomely designed and VERY utilitarian!
Their engineering (3 position safety, integral scope rings, stock design, magazine system etc etc etc) is very commendable (special).
The accuracy in all the various models and calibers I have owned/shot to date has been VERY "special" IME/IMO.
The 6, 9 and 10 round rotary magazines incorporated in the 77 rimfires is beyond special - they are UNSURPASSED!
PERIOD!
The reliability factor when operating/shooting/Hunting with a Ruger 77 rimfire Rifle is wonderfully reliable!
I think you should reconsider your contention?
Ruger 77 rimfires ARE (were?)"special".
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VarmintGuy, I agree with you that the ruger 77 rimfires are special. I have 3 and they all shoot fine for what I do with them. To me they seem like a higher quality rimfire than we see today. They have a feel and heft that reminds me of a center fire, and the rotary mags just work. I have 2 canoe paddle models, one is 17hmr that’s blued, and the other is 22 mag in stainless. I have the target grey and wood laminate in 22 mag also. All shoot better than most rimfires I’ve had. I bought all mine for great prices looking at the auctions posted on page 1 of this thread. The stainless with the canoe paddle stock is a real durable rifle to have on the side by side for pests. I would love to find a 22lr with a canoe paddle stock with the green inserts, for a reasonable price someday.

My LGS has a .22LR heavy barrel/laminated stock for $750 if someone's interested. LINK

Are there any that aren't great?

Scurvy dog: I will keep my eye out for the "boat paddle" 77/22 for you.
I am not sure I have ever seen the boat paddle with colored inserts - but my memory is NOT what it used to be.
I have a minty boat paddle 77/22 that does NOT get shot much at all - if the "great divide crossing" appears imminent I will get hold of you.
But again my boat paddle is the all black stock style.
I also don't mind the "full Rifle feel" of my 77 rimfires.
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Tmitch: Thanks for the heads up on that now discontinued model Ruger 77/22 V/T.
If I did not have one already I would be a player for that one.
With the bi-pod and the scope that appears to be a pretty fair deal?
I wonder what brand/power that scope is?
Anyway thanks again for the heads up to us CampFirers.
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Scurvy dog: Yikes - just did a search on gunbreaker and found a "green insert" boat paddle Model 77/22.

Here is the link: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/886046414

I hope that gets you to it.
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VarmintGuy

VG, you seem to have me confused with someone who cares....

Huntsman22: I did indeed cornfuse you with someone who cares I will re-address my remarks to Scurvy Dog!
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Yikes is right. It’s $900 start, or $1100 buy now. And that looks like it was a working rifle. Someday I’ll find one. I understand that the inserts can be changed out, but they just don’t have any without a stock. I got about $1000 in total for all 3 of my 77/22, 77/17 ruger rifles. Bought 1 new and 2 used. I guess those days are long gone.

I guess I’m sitting on gold. I have a few varmints

Scurvy Dog: Funny story about the Ruger 77/17 HMR I bought new back when they were brand new back in late 2,002.
I was gunshopping at the "old" Axemen" hardware and gunshop in Missoula, Montana and the counterman (manager of that store) was blaspheming the fact that he could NOT sell the Ruger 77/17 HMR's he had because he could NOT get any ammunition for them. This is/was a big store and I was listening along to his diatribe as I was shopping. Finally I asked him how much he would sell me the brand new Ruger 77/17 HMR V/T that I was now holding and he replied just what we paid for it wholesale.
IIRC I paid like $285.00 for that nifty Rifle N.I.B. (it was the shiny stainless steel finish on the action and barrel style - not the murky target gray finish that soon came along).
It wasn't long til I found ammo for that Rifle and it soon shot a .502" group (5 shots at 100 yards!) with a Weaver V-16 scope on it!
I probably won't be selling that Rifle in this lifetime it has just been an exceptionally accurate and exceptionally reliable performer afield for me.
But I do have a few other 77 rimfires that I may just "profit take" with should these high prices continue?
I am just wondering if the centerfire 77/17 Hornet V/T I bought about 18 months ago has appreciated at a rate anywhere near what the rimfires have?
Again good for you buying those Ruger 77 rimfires "right".
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DrDeath: Good for you as well.
Which calibers do you have?
To tell the truth I am following up on a Ruger heavy barrel 77/22 Magnum V/T that a friend of a friend of mine has, but does not use much anymore!
I am going to go check "gunreaker" again to follow-up on some of those prices I saw recently.
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VarmintGuy

I picked a 22 magnum target gray with laminate stock in the box today to go along with my 22 Hornet . $700 for the magnum. There was another one in a pawn shop north of me for $800 with a scope but no box . They can still be found but you have to be patient and diligent in your search. I’ve owned quite a few over the years and really enjoyed them .

Wango: Thank you for the info on current values and please let me (us) know how your Ruger 77/22 Magnum V/T shoots!
I am with you on the enjoyment factor of all of the various Ruger bolt action rimfires I have owned.
I will be patient - the Browning T-Bolt heavy barrel beautifully wood stocked 22 Magnum I bought about a year and a half ago shoots really well but the flimsy, cheap feeling somewhat savage chincey like eliptical magazine that came with it often times keeps me awake at night.
If I were to come across a Ruger 77/22 Magnum V/T like yours I would trade the Browning off post haste.
Thanks again.
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VarmintGuy

I like the T-bolts . Been lucky enough to own some of the original ones and some of the new ones. If I run across anymore of the 77s I’ll let you know. Hopefully I’ll get to and the new CZ 22 magnum out and do some head to head comparison.

Sounds reasonable. Just have to be patient, troll the shops. Seldom buy from auction sites for rarer things because bidding is so ridiculous, especially recently

i follow the prices on quite a few different guns on GB. the prices have gotten unreal. and this not for overally rare or previously expensive guns. here's one

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/887172183

Nope, way out of line price wise on this.

Hikerbum: I have to take exception with your "ridiculous" contention!
I buy more guns than 99.9% of ALL Americans - and have done so for more than half a century now (in fact I bought another Varmint Rifle today - 12/19/2,020).
Its easy to say (speculate!) that a price for a firearm is "ridiculous" like you did - but to DO THAT then YOU have to be able to ignore reality!
That gun has been bid to that price, and that IS reality!
I have NEVER bought a firearm from "gunbreaker" and never will but that DOES NOT mean the prices paid there are ridiculous IT DOES MEAN that they are, reality.
In my gun collecting/gun trading/gun buying career I have passed on 100's of firearms I would like to have owned/collected/shot/Hunted with thinking they were priced to "unrealistically" - just to have another gun enthusiast walk up and BUY that firearm at the asked for price!
I MUCH prefer to buy my guns in person, ESPECIALLY Varmint Rifles, like I bought today - so I can use my bore scope and my own eyes to evaluate them.
The Varmint Rifle I bought today I felt was an excellent buy maybe perhaps because it is getting close to Christmas and the seller was "motivated" today - I fully expect to make a $150.00 bill on it come spring - maybe $250.00 depending on what china joe and the ho get up to should they cheat their way into office!
Nope the prices in question here-on are NOT ridiculous - they ARE reality.
You should have saw the "REALISTIC" prices I saw paid for a small stash of "Critical Defense" pistol ammo I witnessed today!
Our new "reality" may NOT be pleasing to some but that in no way makes it less "realistic".
Long live the Second Amendment.
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VarmintGuy

Proof that 99% of statistics are made up.

drover

I like it........

drover: Its obvious you know nothing of which you speak about (post!) so state your proof!
Or STFU.
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VarmintGuy

Good morning VG,

Now that I have your attention would you explain just how you came up with your statement - "I buy more guns than 99.9% of ALL Americans".

99.9% is a pretty firm number you must have used some advanced statistical data analysis to arrive at a number that precise, it is so precise as to be almost unbelievable.

I pulled my number out the air like you did - the only difference between mine and yours is that you expect people to believe yours but mine is poking fun at someone who would post such a ridiculous statement.

drover

I am not sure of the percents, but if you pay attention, VG is buying a couple guns a month.. Like a hobby.. He has an awesome collection .. I may not know about the 99.9 percent, but I would bet on 95 percent...

dripper: You made the allegation - you prove me wrong or STFU!
He-he.
Long live the Second Amendment!
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VarmintGuy

Attacks, I like it. Lol. Usually in a real attack there is bloodshed not just hurt feelings. Back to the original subject, Ruger 77/22's I myself have a shiny stainless black synthetic stock but not the boat paddle. It has a small Leupold on it and it would take at least $1000 to get mine. Btw it's not even a varmint barrel I just like it that much. As already mentioned it's very utilitarian and surprisingly accurate to boot. To say I'm fond of it is a understatement. There's definitely more expensive and perhaps better looking rimfires but this gun is probably my favorite of all my guns.

You love to throw that "prove it" thing around. So...prove yourself right.

acheman: Same to you - prove YOUR contention or stfu!
Throw that around little buddy.
He-he.
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VarmintGuy
P.S.: I just added ANOTHER nifty firearm to my collection yesterday - a used but extra nice Smith & Wesson Model 617 4" revolver in 22 LR.
Will be shooting it later today once the it warms up a tad.

I've seen your posts and claims and "prove it" crap for years, when anyone questions you. So do it yourself. You're a pompous joke.

VerboseGuy,

You made the ridiculous statement that "I buy more guns than 99.9% of ALL Americans - and have done so for more than half a century now".

The onus is on you to prove it, not on someone else to disprove it. All you need to do is explain how you reached that statistic - it is either a BS statement or provable. Which is it?

drover


"I buy more guns than 99.9% of ALL Americans - and have done so for more than half a century now".

I could have bought a Ruger 10/22 mag this past summer for $500 and i passed it up.
Been kicking myself ever since, it shot awesome too. This is about the 77/22 I see, well don't matter i still wish i had the auto 22 mag.

I picked up this 22 Mag for $800 shipped this past summer. Ten times the Ruger IMO and a semi-auto to boot.

now you're just showing off.....grin

Couple a few new rimfires...
77/wsm
Mauser 350’s
1885
prntscr

I spy a Walther Olympic in the mix...probably 22 kurtz

And a non-Kurtz

Indeed. Machined steel and Turkish walnut. What's not to love???

Funny how VerboseGuy just disappears when you call him out.

More insanity:

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/888295593

PT Barnum was right, but looks like a bunch of suckers were born

Wow those prices are absolutely bonkers.

I have a boat paddle 77/22 in .22WMR with iron sights and traded off a beatiful Sako 7mm for it 2 years ago. It was absolutely worth the trade and is one of my favorite rifles. Light, accurate and all around just a fun little rifle. Good thing I bought some ammo it likes before 2020 happened...

acheman: Make no mistake I am here and if I saw a "call out" based on reality I would more than likely respond to it. But dipschidts like yourself don't impress me at all - I think the purpose of this site is to share knowledge and experiences not to aid assist those who make snide remarks from petty immature instigators like your self.
Reassess why YOU are here.
Try to make a mature and helpful post now and then.
Sad.
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VarmintGuy

Brad: That is indeed STUNNING!
I simply can not keep up with my inventory evaluations during this current frenzy!
I have one of those boat paddle 77/22's and had it evaluated on my inventory at $650.00 (with Leupold 3x9!) so I am going to have to update that one for sure.
I am shakin my head.
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VarmintGuy

CamWIA: I do not think I have ever seen one of the "boat paddle" models (All Weather?) in 22 Magnum?
Good for you enjoy that Rifle.
two years ago i bought a Browning T-Bolt heavy barrel in 22 Magnum and have been VERY impressed with the "new" ammunition available for 22 Magnums these days.
I found the new ammo to be very accurate (something that in the past was not easy to attain!) and VERY lethal on small game and Varmints.
I had put my 22 Magnums on the "back burner" since I got my first 17 HMR back in early 2,003.
I have a Zeiss 3x9 variable scope on my Browning 22 Magnum and have been looking to trade up to more scope power for this Browning 22 Magnum.
Long live the 22 Magnum.
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Heres some pics... now you can say you've seen one. ;-D Not for sale in the slightest.

https://imgur.com/4fUCtNe

https://imgur.com/wBbmZi3

https://imgur.com/mLEkPQH

Craziness!

I've bought two skeleton .22mags and a .22LR in the past 6 months for about the price of that one.