I could be wrong, but I'd say it's more like an 900 dollar rifle, (not everyone paid a thou) and now missing the rings it's even a lesser dollar rifle. Of coarse the bi-pods add some value. A gun dealer buddy took one in at the last gun show (in 22-250) for $550. and is now asking $750. and of coarse there is the typical play in the asking price, so it's likely to sell for $625-$650 or thereabouts. And that's with the original Ruger rings. So, Mount Sweetness is fairly well bang on the money, maybe a tad low. I hope it doesn't hurt your feelings, but you did ask the question and wanted an answer.