Pre 64 Model 70 Winchester .458 Win Mag

Chantecler111 · 11-24-2006, 06:30 PM

I am being offered this rifle for a price of 300$, I know the gun is worth a lot more than this, should I tell the guy thats selling it to me, or just take it? The guy selling it obviously doesn't do guns, it was his grandpa's who passed away recently.

SwampCollie · 11-24-2006, 06:44 PM

Dude, I can't believe you would even have to ask for opinions.

Taking advantage of someone like that is wrong. Period.

Kharma is a m*ther f**ker too...so just keep that in mind next time youneed advice on financial matters should you decide to off this guy for a couple grand.

Chantecler111 · 11-24-2006, 06:46 PM

I'm gonna go to the bank tommorrow morning and get the money and buy it, I'm so excited, and I'm set up to reload for the .458!!!, This is gonna be so cool.

Chantecler111 · 11-24-2006, 06:49 PM

I just got off the phone with him, he says he doesn't care if he's getting screwed, he won't have any use for it. Plus, I think it reminds him of his papa a lot.

SwampCollie · 11-24-2006, 06:55 PM

Well, it is good that you at least told him of the money he stood to lose. Depending on condition and grade, that gun may well be worth upwards of 10 large. Its a good buy for sure. If he doesn't mind losing out on that kind of cash, well, a gift is a gift.

As a token of good faith, I would try and find out exactly what this guy likes to do or something. You know, if he is into fishing or something, buyhim a nice new reel or something like that. Just a get and give back.

Hold on to that gun when you shoot it.

Chantecler111 · 11-24-2006, 06:57 PM

I'm actually hoping it kicks less than my .458 Ruger # 1. I am going to buy him a guided striper fishing trip, as a token.

biscuit jake · 11-24-2006, 07:00 PM

Heh, heh. Ya that will be an adventure to pull the trigger on that pup. Sometimes, when you lose a family member, it hurts to keep something around even though it is of value. So you try to find it a new home. Been through that myself.

Chantecler111 · 11-24-2006, 07:02 PM

I'm actually going to load some light loads for it, like I did with my #1, 350 Gr. at 2200 or 2300 fps, didn't kick TOO bad. Took a deer this year with 300 Gr. Handloads.

biscuit jake · 11-24-2006, 07:03 PM

Chuckle. How far did he run?

Chantecler111 · 11-24-2006, 07:06 PM

Dropped on the spot, bullet exploded heart, both lungs, liver, and severed spinal cord. the 300 Gr was at 2600 FPS.