Best Deal Ever On .338

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Oh my god.... Those were the only words I could conjure when I got this rifle to the back seat of my Ford Explorer.

Rewind 10 minutes.

I walked into my local dealer, the same that I get all my good deals from. As I was strolling along, gazing at the rifles upon the wall, I noticed something new that wasn't there a few days ago. It was a Winchester M70, post '64. Upon closer inspection of the hang tag, I noticed the caliber...338. Well, I wasn't holding out any hope at all that this little gem would be affordable for me and I really wasn't expecting what happened next! I casually asked, "How much for the Winchester?" "$250", says the shop owner. Now, I am starting to wonder whats up and I ask why its priced so low. I was explained how the consigner needed a fast sale and priced it to sell. Well, duh.

Please forgive my feet in the pic, these were rather hastily taken.:banghead:
So, after all was said and done, I walked out with a 95%+ Winchester M70, with a sweet trigger pull, chambered in .338 for $271 OTD. I got home, installed a Pentax 2-5x scope in some Leupold aluminum rings and I now have a rifle capable of taking any animal in North America. Only problem is, it only weighs 8.5lbs. Time for a Limbsaver recoil pad.:what:

Oh my god...
 

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VERY nice deal Jackal. :)

Just wish I could find those kinds of deals around here...it seems I am either a day late or a dollar short. :(


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Couple of years ago I went to the gunshow in Phoenix. I seldom buy any guns at a show, most of them are overpriced junk. But then I spy this cute little rifle, pick it up. Browning micro medallion in 22/250. I already have 2 22/250's already. How much? $375, and I will throw in a set of RCBS dies, 2 boxes of ammo, 200 pieces of new brass. Sold....

While filling out the paperwork, I see this other familiar looking rifle off to the side. Ask to look at it. Weatherby Mark V in 340 Weatherby, brand new, still have the plastic knob on the bolt handle. Oh, that is on consignment from an estate, they will take $450. SOLDDDDD!!! I needed a 340 Weatherby like a hole in the head, since I have another Weatherby in 338, almost identical. It kicks like a mule, but what a fun rifle.
 
Nice deal- I don't "need" it either but it would have had to come home with me for that too. I remember the 7mmm mag a guy just wanted rid of. He had a remington adl 7mm mag with a scope. I knew he only had a box or two of shell thru it. for 250.00 I could not say no... it shoots nice too.
 
I knew he only had a box or two of shell thru it.
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Yup, that seems to be one nice thing about these magnum rifles, nobody actually shoots them much and when acquired second hand, they look almost new. I plan on going elk hunting with my uncle and I was going to use an 8mm Mauser, well not now!:D I love living in a retirement community. People pass on, I pick up thier guns for a song.:evil:
 
jackel- since you are living in the retirement community - when ya pass on make sure those guns make thier way to me- I am young enough to enjoy them for a long while :p
 
jackel- since you are living in the retirement community - when ya pass on make sure those guns make thier way to me- I am young enough to enjoy them for a long while
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Haha, me too, I'm only 21.:neener:

Also, I am thinking about taking care of a really nasty coyote with this, I could use my .243, but I want him REALLY dead.:evil:
 
Great deal!
I know where a 7MM Winchester post-64 70 is that I can pick up for $375.
It's been calling me but I am trying not to hear it!
 
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