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How to buy a rifle on line
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<blockquote data-quote="Muddyboots" data-source="post: 2251353" data-attributes="member: 63925"><p>First, lot of acrimony out there for various reasons so leave it out of this thread. So I am asking any poster only post up constructive advice NOT related to any individual or business. The WHOLE purpose is to provide advice on how to buy a rifle on line that allows a buyer REASONABLE guidance that makes sense.</p><p></p><p>So I will start the process and remind everyone NOT to HIJACK this thread. Thank you in advance.</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Does the seller have a trader rating?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Has the seller been on LRH for a "reasonable" period of time. Whatever that means.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Are there good representative photos of the rifle showing ALL angles of the rifle in good lighting? If not comfortable, ask for SPECIFIC photos that will make you feel better.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Is there a good DETAILED description of the rifle?<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Manufacturer? Model?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Serial number? FFL can check?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Cartridge as standard or wildcat?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Estimated or known round count?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rifle factory or a build?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Gunsmith build? Who? DIY build?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Action factory or a build?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Action trued? By whom?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Barrel manufacturer? Factory? Remage? Shoulder?<br /> Barrel length and contour? Any barrel modifications? Chopped? Recrowned?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Edit added: coatings?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Edit added: stainless, blue, carbon?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bore scope photos if available or even request.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Twist</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Chamber specifications if SAAMI or special reamer?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Chamber, throat photos?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Magazine type, max COAL.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rifling type</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Stock manufacturer, factory or AM?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">LOP?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Edit added: full length or pillar bedding? Epoxy bedded? Recoil lug bedded? Barrel bedded? Material used?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Any stock modifications?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Trigger manufacturer? Range of adjustment. Current setting?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sling studs? How many?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">M-lok capability?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Recoil pad type?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Photo documentation?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Optics? Manufacturer and model? Diameter? Range if MOA</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ring manufacturer? Diameter?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Base manufacturer? Range of MOA?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Scope level? Manufacturer?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Scope lens protectors? Manufacturer?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Firing pin or replaced?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Firing pin spring factory or replaced?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bolt face photos?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Extractor type? Any modifications?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Case included? Manufacturer and model?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Any brass included? Bullets?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Any ammo included?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Load information?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Photos, photos, photos!</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Written documentation as needed for complete assurance.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">24 hour unfired review PRIOR to ACTUAL transfer</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What else would you consider? Understand not everyone would need to ask these questions. These are just suggestions to consider.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Edit added: bipod included? Sling stud or M-Lok?</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Muddyboots, post: 2251353, member: 63925"] First, lot of acrimony out there for various reasons so leave it out of this thread. So I am asking any poster only post up constructive advice NOT related to any individual or business. The WHOLE purpose is to provide advice on how to buy a rifle on line that allows a buyer REASONABLE guidance that makes sense. So I will start the process and remind everyone NOT to HIJACK this thread. Thank you in advance. [LIST] [*]Does the seller have a trader rating? [*]Has the seller been on LRH for a "reasonable" period of time. Whatever that means. [*]Are there good representative photos of the rifle showing ALL angles of the rifle in good lighting? If not comfortable, ask for SPECIFIC photos that will make you feel better. [*]Is there a good DETAILED description of the rifle? [LIST] [*]Manufacturer? Model? [*]Serial number? FFL can check? [*]Cartridge as standard or wildcat? [*]Estimated or known round count? [*]Rifle factory or a build? [*]Gunsmith build? Who? DIY build? [*]Action factory or a build? [*]Action trued? By whom? [*]Barrel manufacturer? Factory? Remage? Shoulder? Barrel length and contour? Any barrel modifications? Chopped? Recrowned? [*]Edit added: coatings? [*]Edit added: stainless, blue, carbon? [*]Bore scope photos if available or even request. [*]Twist [*]Chamber specifications if SAAMI or special reamer? [*]Chamber, throat photos? [*]Magazine type, max COAL. [*]Rifling type [*]Stock manufacturer, factory or AM? [*]LOP? [*]Edit added: full length or pillar bedding? Epoxy bedded? Recoil lug bedded? Barrel bedded? Material used? [*]Any stock modifications? [*]Trigger manufacturer? Range of adjustment. Current setting? [*]Sling studs? How many? [*]M-lok capability? [*]Recoil pad type? [*]Photo documentation? [*]Optics? Manufacturer and model? Diameter? Range if MOA [*]Ring manufacturer? Diameter? [*]Base manufacturer? Range of MOA? [*]Scope level? Manufacturer? [*]Scope lens protectors? Manufacturer? [*]Firing pin or replaced? [*]Firing pin spring factory or replaced? [*]Bolt face photos? [*]Extractor type? Any modifications? [*]Case included? Manufacturer and model? [*]Any brass included? Bullets? [*]Any ammo included? [*]Load information? [*]Photos, photos, photos! [*]Written documentation as needed for complete assurance. [*]24 hour unfired review PRIOR to ACTUAL transfer [/LIST] [*]What else would you consider? Understand not everyone would need to ask these questions. These are just suggestions to consider. [*]Edit added: bipod included? Sling stud or M-Lok? [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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