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What is the going rate on a Fieldcraft If I can find someone willing to sell?? If anyone has a lead, please let me know esp something other than a 30-06 as I have way too many already!

At least $2K unless you happen upon one that the seller doesn't know they're worth that. Like everything else, I guess.

I like the 21" SA FC's and they shoot good for me. The stock grip is different than the typical McMillan or Manners, but it's the same as NULA/Forbes and I guess I'm just used to it. The #1 barrel also same as NULA/Forbes, and balance doesn't bother me at all. Every FC I've shot is very accurate to 3 shots, same as NULA to me.

As with every rifle design, some like them and some don't. That's why all rifles aren't just one pattern to fit all.

Last 308 FC that sold on Gunbroker was over $3,000 if I recall correctly.

That's insane.

Used 18" 308 TB went for $3,165 with 30 bids ended 12/8/21.

New 18" 6.5CM TB went for $2,950 buy it now ended 12/20/21.

New 21" 308 went for $2,950 with 11 bids ended 1/14/22.

A 24" 270 was bid up to $2,300 on 1/16/22, but didn't sell because reserve was not met.

A 24" 6.5CM Lipsey's special sold for $1,999 buy it now ended 1/8/22. Guy stole it. LOL.

It's crazy out there.

You can always go the route I’ve taken. I bought a Forbes 20b for $1200 in .308 and sent it to Southern Precision for a barrel swap. The Fieldcraft stock was not the same as the one Melvin makes and it felt different to me. Not in a good way. This is the best compromise for what I want vs a Nula or Fieldcraft.
I would have prefered a SS action and barrel but going with the Bartlien they don’t make the featherweight in stainless. All said and done I’m at 2k with a triggertech primary. As for the finish I will most likely Cerakote it myself.

As far as the Fieldcraft it’s really is a shame. It seems like the idea of a production NULA is just cursed. If I hadn’t went my current route My backup was a Pierce Ti action and AG Composite Privater stock. Advertised weight is 2.72lbs for that combo. With the same Bartlien featherweight #2 barrel it’s 4.72 Using a ADL inlet and trigger your right at 5lbs.

I used to feel like a schmuck for paying pretty much full price for mine. No more. Now I feel like a schmuck for not buying a couple from Darrik at what was it, $1200?

I wanted to like them. Tried out a 7mm-08 locally and it just felt weird to me.
I'll stick with my Montana's, I guess.

Any bets what this one goes for?

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/921566090

I'll guess $2700

Funny how that works. I picked up a .308 in an LGS and knew I wanted one at once. Thought the same thing when I hefted my first Montana, but never bought one.

I asked at Shot and got a hard no

Too much other stuff going on

But who knows

Hank

Bad move on your part!

I will continue my search.. Figure maybe If I use an Old Remington Carbine, maybe someone would be willing Otherwise I'll keep watching Gunbroker and dreaming!

Maybe find a Rem model 7 and drop in in a modern CF stock.

Hey Burleyboy
Want to sell either of the broken 3-9s? I have a 6.5 that might be easier on them.

I had a buddy at Shot ask as well, was told hard NO as well. They mentioned profit margin on their other products vs fieldcraft, also they offered to many options caliber/length etc.. which caused them way more supply and CS issues than their other lines.

Wonder what the CS and warranty support will be years from now, doesn’t sound good.

Spence

the best deal going is if you can find a early forbes ser# 250 or less...they were supervised by Melvin to some degree and every bit as nice as a nula just with a shaw barrel....that guy running forbes really screwed up a good thing
These will all be 24b models and seem to bring around 1300.00

I’ve never needed CS or warranty support on any rifle, and don’t expect to on this one. Barrett ain’t going anywhere, and I expect they would fix anything that needed it.

How many other semi-custom makers have bitten the dust and left owners flat? That’s like not getting involved with a pretty woman because someday she may get fat or crazy.

My bad I guess. I never see guys complaining about returning rifles here on the fire for issues.

Same here with my 270 Win Montana.