A couple values please

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I know threads asking for rifle values can be tiresome, but over 2000 posts and I've never before asked so don't hate too hard.

1) Rem 788 in 7mm-08. 1980 production according to date stamp. Wood has some dents and dings, but metal is in great shape. 18" barrel. Came with a weaver scope but the scope appears to be broken. I cannot get the bases off.
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2) Rem 700 in .308 Win. 24" bull barrel. Floorplate (BDL). 1979 Production according to date stamp. This rifle looks like a safe queen, can't find a blemish in the metal anywhere. Wood has a few small marks but is in great shape as well. It has a Leupold 20x scope with target reticle and adjustable objective.
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3) P14 sporter. Appears fully functional. No rear sight. Drilled and tapped with weaver bases.
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Just curious as to why you would desire to remove the scope bases on the 788?
Remove the scope and install the rings and sell her this way if that is your intention?
 
kamlooky said:
Just curious as to why you would desire to remove the scope bases on the 788?
Remove the scope and install the rings and sell her this way if that is your intention?
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I wanted to clean underneath them as bases that have been on a rifle for decades could usually use some oil. So long as a buyer isn't OCD it shouldn't be an issue. Someone must have used locktite as I was worried about shearing off the screw head if I twisted any tighter.
 
Thanks guys. That's pretty much what I was thinking, although with the P14 being drilled and tapped I was thinking more $200-$225 because there is no chance for restoration.

They will be on the EE if anyone is interested, but I think the Rem 700 will stay. I'm impressed with the quality of it compared to modern ones.
 
I have a rem 700 in 6mm rem made in 1979, excellent quality. I'm no remington fan but I do love the feel of mine from that era. The newer ones don't even come close
 
StevieK said:
I have a rem 700 in 6mm rem made in 1979, excellent quality. I'm no remington fan but I do love the feel of mine from that era. The newer ones don't even come close
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Agreed. The fit, finish and function is to a much higher grade. I've owned half a dozen model 700s of some sort and they just never impressed me, however they were all modern ones. This one is a truly well made rifle.

I'll post a thread with a range report when I take it out. I'm thinking it will be a shooter.
 
cam1936 said:
I wanted to clean underneath them as bases that have been on a rifle for decades could usually use some oil. So long as a buyer isn't OCD it shouldn't be an issue. Someone must have used locktite as I was worried about shearing off the screw head if I twisted any tighter.
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I would take the stock off, carefully use some serious heat on the screwheads then soak the screws in penetrating oil for a day or two. They should break free after that.
 
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