Need some opinions...

[Jeux]

Ruger 77 mk II 7mm rem mag, 1984 never been fired, bore sighted, tasco scope, synthetic stock, looks brand new $400.00
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Ruger 77 mk II 300 win mag, 1984 never been fired, bore sighted, tasco scope, wood stock, looks brand new $400.00

Queston 1. Would you have any problems with a rifle that old?

Question 2. Would that metal be a better quality of metal used in 1984?

Question 3. Are there any parts of the Rifles that I should inspect for aging problems?

Question 4. Is 400.00 too much?


Thanks in advance,
Jeaux

Calm hand... Clean shot...

[Jeux]

come'on yall got some opinions

[UncleNorby]

If the gun is never shot, it is essentially new. Not sure the quality of the scope, but if it is pretty good, sounds like an OK price.

I would not worry about the age, it is irrelevant. One thing to check though, is what recalls there may be on that particular gun. I have a M77 made in around 1987-1988. It had a recall on the safety linkage. No charge to get it fixed.

I like the safety much better than the ones they use now.

I would go with the 30 cal. and the wood stock. What does a new one run?

[whiskeysnoot]

Question 1: No

Question 2: No

Question 3: No

Question 4: Yes, give me the man's name and number and I will be sure that he does not offer you these rifles at such a ridiculous amount again.

No, seriously, from what you have described I would buy them both.

[North Texan]

1. No

2. No

3. I would look everything over carefully, but there shouldn't be any problems, especially if the gun has never been fired.

4. I wouldn't think so.

Choice of calibers is a personal preference. I'd prefer BOTH!

I am also thinking the same as UncleNorby, in that the scopes are probably not my pick of the litter. I'd probably try to negotiate a cheaper price on just the gun, then put a Nikon, Leupold, Zeiss, etc. on top of it.

[mossy33oak]

If I had to choose I would probably say the 300 only because I dont like the synthetic stocks on Rugers, I have five M77's and all are wood or laminate wood. A new M77 around here is about $460-$480, to give you an idea.