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Post by bushmaster on Feb 3, 2019 15:20:26 GMT -5
Are any of you familiar with one of these? A gentleman at my hunting club is selling off some rifles and reloading equipment for a widower at his Church. They belonged to her late husband and he's helping her out. He approached me about buying it and has no idea what it is worth, neither do I. I did a little research and the prices of this rifle are all over the board. Anywhere from 400 to 1200 bucks. I was going to offer him 450 if it's in fair condition. The rifle is JM stamped as well. He also has an older 30/06 Remington 700 Bdl bolt, left handed for sale if any of you know a lefty that's looking for a nice rifle.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2019 20:27:22 GMT -5
It's worth about $800 if it's nice. Ammo is hard to find. It takes 308 Marlin Express. Only 15,000 rifles were ever made so don't expect the ammo to be made long term. The cartridge matches the 300 Savage in performance.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2019 20:29:06 GMT -5
Oh and I'd like to jump all over that BDL lefty but I just bought a 22-250
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Post by davet on Feb 3, 2019 21:34:10 GMT -5
I don't think it's the .308 Winchester......but the .308 Marlin express. Two different cartridges in size......similar in performance.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2019 6:13:35 GMT -5
I don't think it's the .308 Winchester......but the .308 Marlin express. Two different cartridges in size......similar in performance. Yep, not a .308 Win. |
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Post by good ole boy on Feb 4, 2019 21:49:44 GMT -5
It and the .338 MX were and still are great cartridges.After Marlin was sold they went to the back burner and the new ownership screwed everything up.A JM stamped one is a prize.I wish I would have bought em when I had the chance.I can still remember the ads statin the 308 was superior to the .308 Win.and the .338 was superior to the 30:06.They had graphs and all.Grab it,but make a fair offer if it,s clean.
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Post by dougell on Feb 5, 2019 16:40:29 GMT -5
.338 marlin was superior to the 30-06 under 200 yards.
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Post by bushmaster on Feb 10, 2019 18:55:48 GMT -5
I picked up this rifle today. Turns out it wasn't a marlin at all. The seller was mistaken. It's a Browning BLR 308 Belgium made in 1972. The thing is beautiful, cant wait to run some rounds through her!!!
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Post by davet on Feb 10, 2019 19:19:24 GMT -5
Actually.....that's probably better. .308 ammo is found everywhere....plus reloading is EZ as well.
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Post by bushmaster on Feb 10, 2019 19:22:05 GMT -5
Actually.....that's probably better. .308 ammo is found everywhere....plus reloading is EZ as well. That's what I was thinking as well Dave. This is my first Browning rifle and I'm really impressed by how its put together. It just screams quality. Kind of like a colt pistol. |
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Post by good ole boy on Feb 11, 2019 14:47:52 GMT -5
I can understand the mixup.But I can,t understand how they told you it was JM stamped. confused-smiley-013
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2019 15:38:30 GMT -5
Don't complain. Browning is way better in quality than any marlin. My buddy Dave thinks Brownings are overpriced. I don't agree.
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Post by bushmaster on Feb 11, 2019 16:17:17 GMT -5
I can understand the mixup.But I can,t understand how they told you it was JM stamped. confused-smiley-013 That's what I asked him. He said he knew it was old and assumed it was. It wasn't even his rifle, he was the middle man. |
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Post by bushmaster on Feb 11, 2019 16:20:51 GMT -5
Don't complain. Browning is way better in quality than any marlin. My buddy Dave thinks Brownings are overpriced. I don't agree. I'm not complaining, I was pleasantly surprised. The mags are expensive though. Reproductions around 100 bucks. Originals 250 if you can find them. I gave him 500 for it. Its topped with a 3 X 9 Leopold and came with a case. Rifle is 90 - 95%. I think I did good. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2019 16:21:56 GMT -5
Don't complain. Browning is way better in quality than any marlin. My buddy Dave thinks Brownings are overpriced. I don't agree. I have to agree. Browning is top drawer stuff. You can spend more but I'm not sure you can get more than Browning gives you. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2019 16:27:57 GMT -5
Don't complain. Browning is way better in quality than any marlin. My buddy Dave thinks Brownings are overpriced. I don't agree. I'm not complaining, I was pleasantly surprised. The mags are expensive though. Reproductions around 100 bucks. Originals 250 if you can find them. I gave him 500 for it. Its topped with a 3 X 9 Leopold and came with a case. Rifle is 90 - 95%. I think I did good. You did pretty good, bushie. I'll give you $600 and you can make enough profit to take the lady of the manor out to dinner.  |
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Post by bushmaster on Feb 11, 2019 16:35:30 GMT -5
I'm not complaining, I was pleasantly surprised. The mags are expensive though. Reproductions around 100 bucks. Originals 250 if you can find them. I gave him 500 for it. Its topped with a 3 X 9 Leopold and came with a case. Rifle is 90 - 95%. I think I did good. You did pretty good, bushie. I'll give you $600 and you can make enough profit to take the lady of the manor out to dinner. Lol, that isn't happening!!! |
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Post by davet on Feb 11, 2019 16:43:56 GMT -5
You did pretty good, bushie. I'll give you $600 and you can make enough profit to take the lady of the manor out to dinner. Lol, that isn't happening!!! The selling of the rifle for $600??....or taking out the Mrs. for dinner???.......or neither is happening!!! |
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Post by bushmaster on Feb 11, 2019 16:45:09 GMT -5
Lol, that isn't happening!!! The selling of the rifle for $600??....or taking out the Mrs. for dinner???.......or neither is happening!!! The rifle! The rifle! Lol |
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Post by davet on Feb 11, 2019 16:45:51 GMT -5
The selling of the rifle for $600??....or taking out the Mrs. for dinner???.......or neither is happening!!! The rifle! The rifle! Lol Good recovery!!!  |
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