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Savage model 10 at the pawn shop, good deal?

murtaughf3

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at the pawn shop i saw what i am looking for savage model 10 in 243 walnut stock, accu trigger, simmons scope, no magazine for $380. not sure of the year. barrel has a few scratchs and stock has couple scratchs on it. i stopped by the bx to get a price on a new one but the normal guy wasn't there, the fill in guy told me $460 (model 10 trophy hunter xp) and that's with the nikon scope w/bdc reticle. i know that price isn't right, from past quotes i'm thinking closer to $500 ish. so it it worth it to spend up to an extra say $150 for the new gun and upgraded glass
 
Re: Savage model 10 at the pawn shop, good deal?

what are you going to use it for? Shoot it as is, or as a donor? If a donor, I would look at what you are going to get for the pieces you don't need on the market. Otherwise, I think the nikon is a worthwhile step up from the simmons if you are going to shoot it as is.
 
Re: Savage model 10 at the pawn shop, good deal?

honestly, probably going to keep as is for while, i probably won't change anything untill i shoot the barrel out, which for me would probably be about 3 years maybe, based on 1500 at 50 rounds a month give or take (i know there are lots of things to vary the life of a 243 barrel, my numbers are just a quick guessitmate).

would be used for hunting(deer,hogs,coyote), range time with friends and family.

i was considering getting one of the predator models but i can't justify the extra price even though it has heavier barrel
 
Re: Savage model 10 at the pawn shop, good deal?

I'd take it, a savage rifle with an accutrigger for $380 is a steal in my book. Even if you plan on replacing the accutrigger down the road, its still pretty cheap.
 
Re: Savage model 10 at the pawn shop, good deal?

i'm still decieding, but i'm sure it won't last long at that price

on a side note they got a british enfield 303 for $170 or $180 can't remember, but i know nothing of this gun except what i just read on wiki, looked pretty cool though