RE: Savage rifle
Yes, I'd agree as well. I'm not sure what Matthews you're shooting, but I have two, a SB and an older one, the original Solo-cam.....and quite honestly I've got more money in either of them than that Savage could possibly be worth. In the condition that gun is in.....spray painted?.....I don't think I'd give 300 bucks for it, as it sits.
And yeah, I'd want to shoot the rifle first myself.