[Freightman]

Took my new custom built rifle to work today, this rifle has a stock that is the best looking I have everseen. It has a bull barrel in 6.5x55 and is p deep dark blue, glass bedded and a floted barrel. It will shot same hole groups and the largest I have shot is 3/4".
Now I have less than $500 in this rifle W/ a good scope on it. A man came in this afternoon and I was showing it to him and his comment was" WOW what a rifle " "What have you got in it? $1500 or more"
Well I didn't tell him what I had in it as wasn't intrested in selling it! he said " what would be your bottom $ " I popped off and said $1200 he said " so cheap! if I hadn't just bought a $1000 gun I would take it with me"
I am shocked that I didn't know that it was that class of rifle but another man said after he left that I had better raise my price or I was going to sell it" I am in a quandry now do I keep it or sell it! I do not need the money so that will not be a factor, I am out of debt and own my house, car, and pickup, think I will keep the rifle.
I have to much fun making one hole groups, and I have never had a gun that will do that and might never find another that I can or would be willing to pay for.
Thanks for listning to me.

[Art Eatman]

All it means is that you take care of it so it doesn't lose that perceived value.

You didn't build it to sell. You don't need the money. You enjoy shooting it.

So, "It's not for sale."

Simple enough...

Art

[444]

All that and a great caliber to boot.

[Redlg155]

I agree with Art.

Never sell unless you have a major financial burden or are unhappy with the rifle. You have neither.

Good Shooting
RED

[pooch]

Well stated Art!

[twoblink]

Say you'll part with it for $1800, not a penny less, price is not negotiable. If they actually go for it, sell it, and buy 3 guns with the money.

[Matt G]

I know plenty of people who have rifles with over $1200 in them, that will never break 3/4 MOA. If you've got one of those charmed rifles, why would you give it up? :confused: A rifleman with a one-hole shooter is richer than a rifleman with $1800 in his pocket, and only mediocre accurate rifles.

[hutch24]

I'll give ya $600 for it. :D ;) But seriously, you seem to like shooting it, don't sell it.

[Steelharp]

Since no one else has asked... where did you get it, and how do we get one?

Mikey D...

[KMKeller]

All of my rifles shoot one hole groups... depending of course on how close I'm standing to the target.:D

Keep it! Enjoy it!

[Sleeping Dog]

I'll second SteelHarp's question: What's in this rifle? What pieces added up to $500?

Then, did you do all the work yourself? What operations did you contract out, if any?

I don't have the tools (or skills) to build a custom rifle, but I enjoy reading about them. And, I like the 6.5x55 round for my non-custom swede mausers.

Regards.

[Freightman]

It is a custom build Mauser VZ24 Bruno, With a 6.5x55 bull barrel (Shalen) I think that is how you spell it, from Ennis, TX, a Redfield 3x9x50 scope, the stock is a custom build and I can't figure out the wood it is tiger striped a golden color with beautifuk checkering.
I got it from a friend that is a trader, he called me at work and said that he had this rifle and ask if I wanted it! I bought it sight unseen as I trust him.
I know the gunsmith that built it and he was great with custm guns. (he is retired now ) O yes I didn,t mention that it is glass bedded and free floated.
O I never had any intention of selling it it just surprised me at his comment

[Kahr carrier]

If you dont need the money ,Keep it an enjoy it.:)

[yzguy]

build another to sell.....

if it was a fluke and the new one is not as accurate, sell it for $500, and now you know...

if it is just as accurate, pick the one you like more, and sell the other for a bit of a gain. This way you make a few $$ playing with your hobby!! who could ask for more?!?!
(not to mention helping another shooter get an inexpensive accurate firearm that they can not build like you can)

[Chipperman]

What yzguy said.

If it turns out you can replicate this, go sell a few and buy that Widget you always wanted.

[Johnny Guest]

Sounds as if you have many of the components for true contentment. Enough money, secure home, solid transportation, and an accurate rifle with which you are satisfied. Your profile shows "retired," so you probably have adequate leisure. I wish you all the companionship you desire--That would seem to pretty well top it off.

All the best,
Johnny

[Kobun]

The 6.5x55 is a very accurate cartridge.
I have a friend that has a 6.5x55 built on a M-98, and this will also place the bullets through the same hole. Think he measured the accuracy to 0.37 MOA. He got the gun for less than $200, and put a scope, bipod and muzzle breake on it.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=43854

[444]

The 6.5 Sweede is a great cartridge. I would love to own a modern bolt action in that caliber (I have two Sweede Mausers that I want left stock). There was a Remington Classic for sale on here within the last week, but I told myself no. I have been spending way too much on this stuff. I need a new house to put it all in and that should be a priority. But I am really, really tempted.