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What to do with my 700 BDL Varmint Special
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<blockquote data-quote="Ben Gallardy" data-source="post: 1789952" data-attributes="member: 110137"><p>Greetings all.....first post on here. </p><p></p><p>So I acquired a 1971 Remington 700 BDL Varmint Special in 25-06 a few years ago with the intention on getting serious about long range varmint hunting. 6 years and 4 kids later, Plans have changed. I have honestly only shot it a dozen times and while it shoots great, it mainly just takes up space in the safe and needs sold or a facelift. It is in immaculate condition due to it's extremely low round count, and should have brought a pretty penny....until I removed the scope and realized it's previous owner did a number to the barrel with a drill and tap....my guess is while installing (or attempting to) a Unertl mount. So the collection value Of this rifle has diminished...which is a shame bc of its rareness and great condition otherwise. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, trying to decide what to do with it. </p><p></p><p>Here is my short list of options: </p><p></p><p>1. Sell it. What would this rifle reasonably be worth with the cosmetic issue on the barrel? (Pics attached) I've seen them go for $1k in mint condition. </p><p></p><p>2. Rebarrel and restock into a LR hunting rifle for medium game. Thinking .280AI </p><p></p><p>3. Upgrade to a magnum bolt face, and build a .338 RUM bear and moose killer. </p><p></p><p>4. Keep it as is and let the kids shoot the heck out of it when they get a little bigger. </p><p></p><p>I am hoping for suggestions and ideas. I do not own any custom rifles, yet. And the best case scenario for me would be to get a fair price for it and put towards that goal. What would you do with it if it was yours?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ben Gallardy, post: 1789952, member: 110137"] Greetings all.....first post on here. So I acquired a 1971 Remington 700 BDL Varmint Special in 25-06 a few years ago with the intention on getting serious about long range varmint hunting. 6 years and 4 kids later, Plans have changed. I have honestly only shot it a dozen times and while it shoots great, it mainly just takes up space in the safe and needs sold or a facelift. It is in immaculate condition due to it’s extremely low round count, and should have brought a pretty penny....until I removed the scope and realized it’s previous owner did a number to the barrel with a drill and tap....my guess is while installing (or attempting to) a Unertl mount. So the collection value Of this rifle has diminished...which is a shame bc of its rareness and great condition otherwise. Anyway, trying to decide what to do with it. Here is my short list of options: 1. Sell it. What would this rifle reasonably be worth with the cosmetic issue on the barrel? (Pics attached) I’ve seen them go for $1k in mint condition. 2. Rebarrel and restock into a LR hunting rifle for medium game. Thinking .280AI 3. Upgrade to a magnum bolt face, and build a .338 RUM bear and moose killer. 4. Keep it as is and let the kids shoot the heck out of it when they get a little bigger. I am hoping for suggestions and ideas. I do not own any custom rifles, yet. And the best case scenario for me would be to get a fair price for it and put towards that goal. What would you do with it if it was yours? [/QUOTE]
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