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Saw one at a not so local dealer the other day, decent wood with a Burris Scope(I think) guy was asking 1349. Wood was really decent on it. What are these worth these days and are they desirable?
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Check GunBroker, see what they are going for
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I didn’t care for the long action 8400, especially in standard calibers, because the receiver ring was needlessly bulky. I’m sure people agree because the 84L came out.
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I didn’t care for the long action 8400, especially in standard calibers, because the receiver ring was needlessly bulky. I’m sure people agree because the 84L came out. ^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^ The 8400 30-06 does not attract buyers here if they have hefted an 84L.
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My LGS has one on consignment in 300 Win with a 4.5-14X Leupold VX-III for $1100. Looks about like new. This was a few days ago.
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Was that on TX?
If so, can you pm me the details?
Thanks Dave
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Saw one at a not so local dealer the other day, decent wood with a Burris Scope(I think) guy was asking 1349. Wood was really decent on it. What are these worth these days and are they desirable? I know where one is locally, but chambered in 300WSM. Beautiful chunk of walnut on it, with an ebony tip (black forend tip). The rifle has been hunted hard, so the finish is worn and the stock has a few blemishes. The shop is wanting $1,200.00 for this one. When I looked them up on GB, it looked like they were closer to $1,000.00. I did not care for the weight of the rifle to be honest. I have model 70's that feel lighter, chambered in 300mag as well and a pre 64 30-06 that weighs 6.6 pounds. I also have a Tikka 300WSM that is far lighter, and just as nice (wood stock). I decided that their price is way high. I probably would not give $1,000.00 for a 30-06 either, based on the 300WSM I handled 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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I am not interested in a Kimber , just brought it up because I was wondering whether there was any appeal for this rifle. I have not handled it or even seen it in person.
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My LGS has one on consignment in 300 Win with a 4.5-14X Leupold VX-III for $1100. Looks about like new. This was a few days ago. In a magnum cartridge that would be a nice gun and stupid price.
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My LGS has one on consignment in 300 Win with a 4.5-14X Leupold VX-III for $1100. Looks about like new. This was a few days ago. I'd be interested in that one
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Just checked on his website and he has it listed as a 8400L. I might have to drive down there and look at it now.
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That is a great price if the condition is good.
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Just checked on his website and he has it listed as a 8400L. I might have to drive down there and look at it now. DIdn't the 8400 stocks have a perch belly? I know a Montana 338wm had it .
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Just checked on his website and he has it listed as a 8400L. I might have to drive down there and look at it now. DIdn't the 8400 stocks have a perch belly? I know a Montana 338wm had it . Yes. No such thing as 8400L; only 8400 and 84L so perhaps you will get lucky and it’s the latter.
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Just checked on his website and he has it listed as a 8400L. I might have to drive down there and look at it now. DIdn't the 8400 stocks have a perch belly? I know a Montana 338wm had it . Yes. No such thing as 8400L; only 8400 and 84L so perhaps you will get lucky and it’s the latter. That's what I am thinking . The stock on this one does not have a perch belly.
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Just checked on his website and he has it listed as a 8400L. I might have to drive down there and look at it now. DIdn't the 8400 stocks have a perch belly? I know a Montana 338wm had it . Yes. No such thing as 8400L; only 8400 and 84L so perhaps you will get lucky and it’s the latter. That's what I am thinking . The stock on this one does not have a perch belly. The 8400 300WSM I saw at the local shop does not have the "perch belly" either. When I first saw it, I thought it was the super American, but it only says "classic" on it. It may be a classic select model since it has a fancy walnut stock and black forend tip?? It looks just like this one, but with a matte finish bluing that is half way worn off of it: Oldelkhunter, do you know the exact model? Does it have the black forend tip, with matte bluing, or polished bluing? Classic, or Classic Select, or Super American??
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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Just checked on his website and he has it listed as a 8400L. I might have to drive down there and look at it now. DIdn't the 8400 stocks have a perch belly? I know a Montana 338wm had it . Yes. I disliked it, almost too fat to get my hand around. Hold the 8400, and pass the 84L. Better yet, an 84M.
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Just checked on his website and he has it listed as a 8400L. I might have to drive down there and look at it now. DIdn't the 8400 stocks have a perch belly? I know a Montana 338wm had it . Yes. No such thing as 8400L; only 8400 and 84L so perhaps you will get lucky and it’s the latter. That's what I am thinking . The stock on this one does not have a perch belly. The 8400 300WSM I saw at the local shop does not have the "perch belly" either. When I first saw it, I thought it was the super American, but it only says "classic" on it. It may be a classic select model since it has a fancy walnut stock and black forend tip?? It looks just like this one, but with a matte finish bluing that is half way worn off of it: Oldelkhunter, do you know the exact model? Does it have the black forend tip, with matte bluing, or polished bluing? Classic, or Classic Select, or Super American?? Yes, it has a black forend tip and Matte bluing. There are no pics of the underside and not a close enough pic of the barrel
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It's an 84l and in brand new condition.
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I bought my first Kimber from a fine fellow I met on here. It shoots really well. I’m eager to hunt with it this fall. It’s a 280, never had one before. I’d buy the one your looking at, seems like a good price
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