I have purchased a number of used guns from pawn shops. The idea is you find the gun inspect it well, inside and out. Then go home do your research and figure out what it is worth, scope, mount, rings, strap, bi-pod, mods etc. Add it all up. If it is in good shape you will typically save 30 sometimes 40% off new list price. Don't pay what is on the sticker, offer what it is worth, they will know you know if your offer is fair. There are books out there that will tell you what it's worth, that's what the pawn shop uses too. Develope a repore with the Owner not one of his flunkies. Make sure he agrees that the weapon can be returned if after a trip to the range if your not happy with what you purchased.

Makes my wife nuts but I do drive bys at a pawn shop or 2 at least once a mointh just to see if they have any good trade ins.

Good stuff goes fast. . . Got a great deal on a rem model 7 last year for my sons. It was on display for only 4 hours when I found it.