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hello cgn'ers

i have been lurking here for a little while now, and this is my first post.

i have yet to purchase my first firearm and was pretty much decided on a 30-06. then i went to visit some family. my uncle informed me that he was goin to be selling both his and his sons guns which are BBR chambered in 7mm mag. he purchased his new in either 1981 or 82 and his sons is a little bit newer and the forestock is different and i think not as good looking of a rifle.

my uncles has a small 5x leupold scope and the other a big old ugly tasco.

both guns have spent much more time in storage than use in last 15 or so years and are in good shape albiet a couple of dings and one minor scatch\ gouge on my uncles gun and a little bit of discoloration at the muzzle.

whatever i purchase i know i want a detachable magazine bolt action rifle and it will be hopefully used on deer, bear, moose and elk

my question is what would fair market value be for such rifles and what are the pros vs cons of buying one of the above rifles vs what else is available on the market these days.

thanks for your input

warren
 
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Value depends on condition, $500-$700. The BBR's are quite heavy, for lugging around all day hunting...
 
BBR's are good rifles. The action is very similar to the Weatherby MK V with the multiple front locking lugs.
BBR's are in my humble opinion a better rifle than the A bolt that replaced them although just a little heavier.

Value? 300-600 would be my range depending on condition.
 
DOUGLAS D said:
BBR's are good rifles.
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+1

Had one in 7mm-08. Shot very well. Should've kept it....:redface:

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NAA.
 
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My local cnd tire had one in 06 recently for $550 I believe, I was surprised by the weight, but overall it seemed like a very nice rifle, obviously I have no idea how they shoot though.
 
I had one in 338 years ago, good gun. It was very accurate. It was also fairly heavy. I think they're better than the A-bolts too. Personaly I'd rather have a Mod.70 if we're going push feed.
 
I have one in 30-06 and it is a great gun. A little on the heavy side but that helps absorb some of the recoil from the Federal HE 180gr Partions I use.
 
thanks for all your feedback, i appreciatte it, from other people i have talked to the all say buy it even if it may not be exactly what you want for it is good quality and that i know its history, and it will hold sentimental value as my uncle gets older

warren
 
I have one in 7mm rem mag that is very accurate. The stock has a crack in it near the receiver though and although I repaired it, I am wondering if anyone knows who may sell a replacement stock.

Norm
 
fuzzy said:
hello cgn'ers

i have been lurking here for a little while now, and this is my first post.

i have yet to purchase my first firearm and was pretty much decided on a 30-06. then i went to visit some family. my uncle informed me that he was goin to be selling both his and his sons guns which are BBR chambered in 7mm mag. he purchased his new in either 1981 or 82 and his sons is a little bit newer and the forestock is different and i think not as good looking of a rifle.

my uncles has a small 5x leupold scope and the other a big old ugly tasco.

both guns have spent much more time in storage than use in last 15 or so years and are in good shape albiet a couple of dings and one minor scatch\ gouge on my uncles gun and a little bit of discoloration at the muzzle.

whatever i purchase i know i want a detachable magazine bolt action rifle and it will be hopefully used on deer, bear, moose and elk

my question is what would fair market value be for such rifles and what are the pros vs cons of buying one of the above rifles vs what else is available on the market these days.

thanks for your input

warren
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They are great rifles,a litle heavy,$900.00 is fair price.:D
 
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