I bought a NIB Model 70 in 6.5x55. Should I...

[bpl]

... shoot it or keep it NIB? Its a Model 70 Classic Featherweight in 6.5x55. What is the collector potential here, if any? What would you do? I suppose I could save my pennies and try to find another one, probably used, and shoot that one. That might take awhile though.

 

[Ditch-Tiger]

If it's not a pre 64 then it's not really a collectable...SHOOT IT!

 

[eastbank]

do not shoot it,i repeat do not shoot it, sale it to me. just kidding, it is collectible right now if it,s new in the box 1000-1200, they didn,t make alot of them. eastbank.

 

[Slamfire]

Mine is controlled feed, the action is slick and smooth.

If you want the money go sell it. If you want to shoot it, go shoot it.

 

[Plain Old Bill]

I hunt with mine

Seriously, they are a pleasure to shoot and nice and light to hunt with. Shoot that thing- YOU'RE WORTH IT. You deserve something nice in your life.

 

[NBumpo]

I had one that I foolishly let get away. It was extremely accurate.

 

[Slamfire]

As a post script, you can always try to find a Rem M700 Classic in 6.5 Swede.

After bedding with Bisonite, my M700 shot very well for a light weight hunting rifle

Before bedding

After bedding


The rifle

 

[Runningman]

If it's not a pre 64 then it's not really a collectable...SHOOT IT!

This

 

[Almond27]

21 votes to shoot it and zero to keep it nib I'd shoot it also I don't buy guns to look at them.

 

[TexasPatriot.308]

think of it as a beautiful, buxom beautiful woman in your house, do you really need to think about it anymore??

 

[viking499]

Shoot and enjoy..........