How do I figure out the value of a rifle?

[No Data Fred]

I'm trying to figure out what to ask for a long range rifle and am having difficulty coming up with dollar amount. I know different markets mean different pricing but I would appreciate a little advice.

Rem 700 stainless in 300rum, factory 26" barrel with 60 rounds through it, composite spiderweb black stock aluminum bedded, brake, talley rings holding a Ziess Conquest 6.5-20x50 standard reticle, Timmy 2 stage trigger, Versa-Pod Bipod (I have a few of these, look into them).

I have added up what I have into it, and I know there's no way I'm going to get that back out of it, but I don't even know where to start...

 

[Terry Balding]

Have you looked on Gun Broker or other similar sites. Another option is to carry it around in a gun show. List your parts list with cost. Asking for offers.

 

[No Data Fred]

I've looked on GB without much luck. Gun shows in the Phoenix area are filled with Gucci Glocks and AR's. That fact kind of keeps the long range guys away.

 

[Canhunter35]

Well you can always come down in your price.
Parting out probably is the best bet to full value

 

[No Data Fred]

 

[No Data Fred]

Well you can always come down in your price.
Parting out probably is the best bet to full value

I walked around Crossroads on Sunday and I put it out there for $2500obo, which is much less than I have in it. Didn't get bite one. That's what has me questioning my pricing.

 

[Barrelnut]

Might take the bipod and scope off and sell them separately from the rifle. That can help.

 

[Canhunter35]

I walked around Crossroads on Sunday and I put it out there for $2500obo, which is much less than I have in it. Didn't get bite one. That's what has me questioning my pricing.

I'd sell the scope separately, along with rings, bipod, and trigger and reinstall the original trigger.
A friend bought the same gun in 300rum with 100 rounds through it, it came with brass and dies. Was bedded with brake installed by local gunsmith. He paid $700canadian for it.
He shot it some then resold it for more later on.

 

[YZ-80]

This is a tough one. I've sold a few rifles over the years and to be honest, even with anywhere between 10 to 20% consignment fees, I've just had the best luck consigning them at a reputable dealer. I've found that it's just a hassle to do private sales and going the forum route (not this one) had gotten me nothing but straw-man purchase attempts. In your case, I think I'd sell the scope seperate from the rifle. Also, seasonal factors play a role. In my neck of the woods, alot more guys are looking for rifles in September and October than they are in May or June.

Last fall, I tried to consign a "cherry" Cooper Jackson Game .25-06 (AAA Claro) that I had about 3,200 into, and it didn't move for months at 2,200. It will remain in my safe and I'm sure I'll re-purpose it in a few years. Sometimes it's best to just hang on to it for a while if you can't get what you want. In a few years, you might be glad you kept that Remington around.

 

[Dean2]

The advice from the others to sell the scope, bi-pod, rings and trigger separate is excellent advice. You will realize far more parted out that you will get for it as a unit. You are basically selling a stock Rem 700 that has been bedded into what appears to be either the factory stock or one not from a high brand value maker. You are going to have trouble getting more than about 70-80% of what that factory rifle costs new.

By separating the parts you will net a lot more of your total investment back.

 

[KyCarl]

List it and accept best offers..You don't have to take one if you don't want to.
You can see if there is any interest and go from there.

 

[No Data Fred]

Ok. So parting the gun out is the general advice. So where do I list the parts? Is Ebay still viable?

 

[No Data Fred]

List it and accept best offers..You don't have to take one if you don't want to.
You can see if there is any interest and go from there.

List it where?

 

[KyCarl]

Not the action.but the rest is OK.