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If you had a $1000 to buy a new rifle right now what would you get?
- Thread starter leeaspell
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New rifle, in today’s dollar, $1k taxes in…nothing I haven’t already explored and in most cases wish I hadn’t.
Used following some of the OP’s comments;
A used Winchester pre-64 model 94 or a Marlin 336 in 30/30 or 32 special in decent shooter grade can be had for $1k no problem.
If you don’t mind one with drilled holes for a scope mount considerably under $1k.
Super collectible no, but also no anxiety to take it out and use it how you wish without the fear that one little ding or scratch will heavily impact the resell value.
A M96 in 6.5x55 can be had for under $1k but be careful shopping, there are some really great rifles available but lots that are less than great and if you need to fix something the cost can easily push you past what is recoverable.
But if you do your due diligence and select wisely you can get an amazing rifle that can be a tack driver.
Used following some of the OP’s comments;
A used Winchester pre-64 model 94 or a Marlin 336 in 30/30 or 32 special in decent shooter grade can be had for $1k no problem.
If you don’t mind one with drilled holes for a scope mount considerably under $1k.
Super collectible no, but also no anxiety to take it out and use it how you wish without the fear that one little ding or scratch will heavily impact the resell value.
A M96 in 6.5x55 can be had for under $1k but be careful shopping, there are some really great rifles available but lots that are less than great and if you need to fix something the cost can easily push you past what is recoverable.
But if you do your due diligence and select wisely you can get an amazing rifle that can be a tack driver.
- Location
- Okanagan Valley B.C.
Or vise Versa
A 1000 dollars isn't much (especially for a quality rifle) but if it was me and that was the budget, I'd be tempted to buy some quality accessories to aid in my shooting development such as a good range membership, binocular laser rangefinder or a kestrel wind meter, that is of course if you enjoy shooting at longer ranges.
