Looking to add a "normal" caliber rifle prob in 30-06 or .270. I have a thing for older wood furniture firearms. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Currently looking at a Husqvarna 1600 in 30-06. Hunting is my thing with target shooting being only used for practicing (Not an ipsec dude) skeet is the real deal tho! Target game would be deer/bear/moose. Just getting into the world of hunting and firearms but have been an admirer since I could remember.
Help this dude get a new used gun
- Thread starter CJdesign
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https://intersurplus.com/
This is a good place to get started especially for price point.
This is a good place to get started especially for price point.
Far better options out there.
Are you referring to the seller or the weatherby tikka sako husky etc products for sale there?
Have to agree on the 1600, hands down one of the best bargains out there. Has been for years really.
Weatherby Fan
CGN Regular
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- Maple Ridge,BC,Canada
Buy a Winchester 70 featherweight in your desired cartridge.
Intersurplus rifles have excessive “handling marks”. Most not from hunting but from being surrendered, stored, shipped in large containers where the guns rattle around against each other for years. They are being dumped in this country and sure most are usable if you don’t care what they look like. Like everything, you pay for what you get.
Visit you local gun shop that takes used or consignment guns. Talk to them about what you want. Visit often. This is where the deals on nice used guns are. Not intersurplus imo.
Visit you local gun shop that takes used or consignment guns. Talk to them about what you want. Visit often. This is where the deals on nice used guns are. Not intersurplus imo.
Their descriptions are good at intersurplus, buy with confidence if you see something that catches your eye. Don't regret my 1640 at all, especially for 450$. Got some light marks, but not a big deal to me in the least.
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BigUglyMan
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- New Scotland
The real question is what your budget is. Definitely get one that you like and works for you. Gotta admit, it's nice to see someone interested in acquiring an older walnut and blued steel rifle.
I agree with the Intersurplus option. While a Husqvarna 1600 or 1640 is a good suggestion, I'd focus on their 1900-series rifles. These are the rifles that came after the 1600 series, in the late-60s and 70s, and, in my opinion, represent one of the very best bolt actions ever designed--maybe the best. These will be listed at Intersurplus as Husqvarna 1900, Carl Gustaf 1900, Viking Arms 1900, or Antonio Zoli 1900; they all have the same action. You'll find them there in 30-06, 6.5x55 (that'd be my choice), .308, and 9.3x62. Prices will run from $600-$800 or so, and, in my opinion, they are vastly superior to most of what's being made today. There may be some nicks, scratches, and bruises on the wood, but these can be easily repaired if aesthetics are important. Another good source of 1900-series rifles is Great North Guns. They have many and for the same prices as at Intersurplus.
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Yeah kinda forgot that part looking to stay between the $500-800 mark.
Call me a Fudd, but nothing gives me the fizz more than old rifles, old steel and some good old growth wood stocks.
Also, personal opinion but you cant find anything "modern" that can compete for the price and quality of a used rifle... I have been lucky so far.
TungstenJohn
CGN Regular
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- Campbell River BC
Intersurplus all the way - I bought two guns from them (3 more from tradeex before they sold) - all the guns were beyond my expectations- a few dings and scratches that can cleaned up if you want - btw other than the huskies, watch for Parker hale rifles - made in England using Mauser 98 actions - generally get them at way less than comparable guns
BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- New Scotland
You're in Intersurplus territory there though you may find something in the EE. Remember, you'll also have to scope this new rifle so unless you get lucky and find pone that already wears glass you have to figure that into the equation too. My opinion? Save a few hundred more and you can get a very usable, but not collectable, Pre64 Model 70. Do not buy into the horse#### that some people will tell you...the Post64 Model 70 has no class and should not even be called a Model 70. Yes, they generally shoot well. No, I don't care. They're an abomination and the person responsible for that stroke of incompetence should have had his sack slit and his foot put through it along with anyone who attempts to make the case that Pre and Post should even be discussed in the same postal code.
The Classic Model 70 would be a great second choice but they will be a bit over your price range. A tang Safety Ruger M77 might be available at the top end of your budget, but again, you'll be getting a user with some bumps and dings. A Browning High Power (FN Mauser 98) will set you back more than your budget as well but definitely worth looking out for, likewise the Sako High Power M98 would be an outstanding classic. You could also look for an AIII Sako or an 80's Remington Model 700 BDL or, if you can find it, a Custom Shop rifle.
Honestly, you can cruise the local used gun racks or gun shows, but nothing has a wider reach than the EE. I have been on this forum for over 20 years and have bought and sold guns from all over hell's half acre.
