trapper704
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Is a 760 rem in 257 roberts cal. about 80 % worth 250.00? I have a chance to get one for that and was going to give it to my grand daughter for a hunting gun. thanks
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The price doesn't seem overly high. I would say as long as the bore is in good condition and the rifle is mechanically functional it might be a good deal.
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Blue book has a regular Remington model 760 in 80% condition listed at $400, providing its just a Remington 760, not a 760ADL, or 760BDL or variation.
So yes, I would say its a pretty good buy, if it is truely in 80%. .257 Roberts isn't all that cheap, but if you reload it might not be a problem. Kind of an oddball cartridge and sometimes hard to find, though.
It is a great flat-shooting varmint round that is quite enjoyable to shoot.
So yes, I would say its a pretty good buy, if it is truely in 80%. .257 Roberts isn't all that cheap, but if you reload it might not be a problem. Kind of an oddball cartridge and sometimes hard to find, though.
It is a great flat-shooting varmint round that is quite enjoyable to shoot.
I'd give $250 for it, and I'm not even a big fan of the Remington pumps, or any Remington for that matter. I think $350-400 is more what I see them for, but I usually see them in .270, 30-06, and occasionally a .243. I've never seen one in .257 Roberts.
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Hello friends and neighbors // Yes, Anything near $300 is a good buy in that condition.
My 1968, 760 ADL .30-06 has been a terrific hunting rifle.
The only upgrades have been scopes, Tasco-Bushnell- now it sports a Nikon Buckmaster I picked up used at a fair price. The Nikon easily gives me an extra 20 min. of hunting before dark.
In Oct. 2010 I picked up an 80%, 1954, 760 in .35 rem for $250. You're .257roberts is rare and might bring a little more.
(shows difference in the ADL stock on the .30-06 with scope)
Brownells has extra mags for around $30.00 for the .257roberts. Unfortunately the last .35rem mag I saw was on GunBroker and went for over $80.00.
I hope she likes the 760, if you call Remington they can give you the date of manufacture for free.
My 1968, 760 ADL .30-06 has been a terrific hunting rifle.
The only upgrades have been scopes, Tasco-Bushnell- now it sports a Nikon Buckmaster I picked up used at a fair price. The Nikon easily gives me an extra 20 min. of hunting before dark.
In Oct. 2010 I picked up an 80%, 1954, 760 in .35 rem for $250. You're .257roberts is rare and might bring a little more.
(shows difference in the ADL stock on the .30-06 with scope)Brownells has extra mags for around $30.00 for the .257roberts. Unfortunately the last .35rem mag I saw was on GunBroker and went for over $80.00.
I hope she likes the 760, if you call Remington they can give you the date of manufacture for free.
Abel
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In the 257, $250 is a steal!! That's not a common caliber. The 760 is a great rifle. It performs reliably and is pretty accurate too. Good luck.
crossrhodes
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Yeah.
If it in good condition I would grab it. The new 760's are trouble and Remington has seen a lot of return in the new 760 model.
If it in good condition I would grab it. The new 760's are trouble and Remington has seen a lot of return in the new 760 model.
Abel
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The pumps? The auto's have been know to be problematic (the 742, 750, 7400, ect). I have not seen or heard of any 760 or 7600 giving any sort of trouble. Please elaborate.
It wouldn't surprise me any. Ever since Remington got taken over by Cerberus/Freedom Group I've heard rumors of Q/C probs at Remington, and the problems at Marlin since Remington acquired them are way past rumors...they are definitely confirmed: Marlin 308's and 338's being received with 'barrel droop', rough actions, extra dovetails cut on the bottom of the barrel, front sights that fall off the first time the rifle is taken out of the box, somee probs witih brand new 1895's, etc. I even read somewhere a while back where somebody was complaining that the Core Lokt bullets weren't performing the same anymore. I have an old 760 in .30-06 and a 7600 in .280.
If I was anywhere near that 257 Roberts in a 760 and it was in 80% shape I'd snap it up in a hearbeat for $250. You don't see them that often in 257 Bob and assumng it's in decent shape, that's a steal.
If I was anywhere near that 257 Roberts in a 760 and it was in 80% shape I'd snap it up in a hearbeat for $250. You don't see them that often in 257 Bob and assumng it's in decent shape, that's a steal.
trapper704
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Thanks for the input , I will go ahead and get it , they also said 4 boxes of shells came with it.
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I think you did outstanding, nice find.
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