Rem 700 value?

[NickB1075]

I am looking for some input on the value of an older Remington 700 BDL deluxe in 222 Remington. I have an opportunity to purchase this rifle from a friend at work. He is the original owner and has said that he hasn't even put 100 rounds through it in the 30 some years he has owned it.

It comes with a Redfield 4x12 and some ammo. He has said to make him a fair offer. The rifle is in excellent condition.

What should I offer for this package without over paying? When should I say no?

Thanks
Nick

 

[Preacher]

$500.00 is a fair price around here for one of the older scoped 700's...
$750.00 is where I would stop......

 

[Ringostar]

Check prices on gunbroker. The ones that aren't getting bids are probably priced to high. You can compare the ones with bids.

 

[bheadboy]

any Rem 700 small bolt face action i worth 400-500 plus maybe 100 for the scope.

the 222 is a great round. however you may want to have a 223 reamer run in it. a good rifle to have.

Bob

 

[NickB1075]

Thanks for the replies. I did check gunbroker and there weren't many on there. None of them had any bids to check on.
I do like the rifle but its not a must have. If the price is right I will jump on it. It is always fun to have small calliber/accurate varmint rifles around.

Nick

 

[LKEYES]

I wouldn't go any higher then 6 around here, maybe 650 but that would have to be in great condition with original box.

 

[VaniB]

I've bought, sold and shopped GB for quite a long time, sometimes spending an hour or more every night searching for Remingtons.

The 222 is a very sought after chambering in the 700. What will really make the difference is the condition of the rifle. If your friend has fired it very little, then maybe he also fussed with it and has kept it is in pristine shape. In like new condition with no rust, and nary a small ding or scratch on it, that rifle will fetch $900 easily on GunBroker..... without the scope. Most buyers would rather see it offered without the scope so they don't have to worry about the receiver being damaged, or the front sight having been removed. But a good Redfield scope included, without the receiver being abused in the process will normally add another $100. Because of the huge proliferation of junk plastic stocks, cheap manufacturing SPS finishes, and the new economy 770 and 783 rifles, the Remington 700 BDL's with the classic wood stock have really taken off in price in recent years. You can really see the price difference just in the last 2 years. Even the used wood BDL stocks are a commodity item now. If it's been dinged and abandoned in the closet with fishing rods and an ironing board laying on it, it will still be worth an easy $600 to somebody in the 222. In only decent shape, but with so little use, it will sell for $750.

 

[drgunlimited]

I would stay away from it all together... by the way, whats his number??

 

[RandyB]

What VaniB said is exactly what I would have said. 700 BDL"s are at a premium now and I expect them to stay that way. I wish I were in your shoes.

 

[Hollerpoint]

Central Texas value of this rifle would approach $850 with no scope assuming excellent condition.

 

[SDWhirlwind]

I've bought, sold and shopped GB for quite a long time, sometimes spending an hour or more every night searching for Remingtons.

The 222 is a very sought after chambering in the 700. What will really make the difference is the condition of the rifle. If your friend has fired it very little, then maybe he also fussed with it and has kept it is in pristine shape. In like new condition with no rust, and nary a small ding or scratch on it, that rifle will fetch $900 easily on GunBroker..... without the scope. Most buyers would rather see it offered without the scope so they don't have to worry about the receiver being damaged, or the front sight having been removed. But a good Redfield scope included, without the receiver being abused in the process will normally add another $100. Because of the huge proliferation of junk plastic stocks, cheap manufacturing SPS finishes, and the new economy 770 and 783 rifles, the Remington 700 BDL's with the classic wood stock have really taken off in price in recent years. You can really see the price difference just in the last 2 years. Even the used wood BDL stocks are a commodity item now. If it's been dinged and abandoned in the closet with fishing rods and an ironing board laying on it, it will still be worth an easy $600 to somebody in the 222. In only decent shape, but with so little use, it will sell for $750.

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This is about as close as you will get to the truth on actual value from someone wanting a nice discontinued caliber in a discontinued configuration more popular now than when new!!!

I am a big fan of the older Varmint Special's, currently have a 222, 3 223's and a 243 I bought used several years ago but have never fired. Have owned about 10 I think and regret selling every one I still don't have. Each also shot better than a factory gun at the price they sold for new ever should have. Have owned a dozen 222's from Rem to Sako's and a custom or 2. Currently have a little used Varmint Special C prefix and a 6 digit ADL. Won't ever be without one and prefer them over the 223's and the 222mag would be next after the 222.

Had a nice lightly used 222 VS I bought in spring of '97 for $360. Now ex wife claimed it for her pdog rifle. Don't know round count when I acquired it but probably only a few hundred? Ex put 3K of 50TNT's down it, 2.5K? of Rem bulk 50 SP and 5-6 boxes of assorted 50/52gr I had around. When she left she tried to claim it and a nice '62 222 Carbine as 'gifts' which was about the only things the judge never gave her. Couldn't stand looking at them after the big D was final so sold both on GB and only got $400 each. VS went to a 16yr old in ND, that was in 2005. Recognized the factory stock repair it had under finish listed on GB auction a couple years ago from a dealer in MN advertising it as "near new". I informed him it had well over 6K rds down it but still shot easily under moa when it left my hands. He revised his listing but it still brought over $700. So don't know accuracy or round count but somebody still wanted it pretty bad. So a decent VS in 222 or anything other that a well used 22/250 will bring an easy $600 without glass! Have seen a couple excellent condition pieces fetch easily over $1K in 222 over the last couple years without any scope!

 

[SS427]

Are you confident it really only has 100 rounds on the barrel? If I had any doubts that would have an impact on my offer. Unless I'm able to bore scope the barrel I always assume it has a lot more rounds down it then I'm told The condition of the stock would really make a difference too. If it is nearly perfect and the scope is decent, I would be willing to go as high as $750, but my first offer would be around $600 since he is asking for you to essentially bid on it.

This would be approximate PNW value.

 

[butchlambert]

Central Texas value of this rifle would approach $850 with no scope assuming excellent condition.
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Where are you at?

 

[Lapua40X]

What should I offer for this package without over paying? When should I say no?

... older Remington 700 BDL deluxe in 222 Remington.
... opportunity to purchase this rifle from a friend at work.
... original owner
... said that he hasn't even put 100 rounds through it in the 30 some years he has owned it.
... comes with a Redfield 4x12 and some ammo
... rifle is in excellent condition.

IMO:
It's his idea to sell it or your idea to purchase it?
His idea makes it safer to offer low. Your idea ... be prepared to offer a bit more.
Chain of custody is of little significance
It's a much desired but mystery rifle. The memory gets weak over 30 years time.
Ammo worth market value
Scope worth about $100
"Excellent" condition infers we've taken a bore scope to it and looked at the exterior under a magnifying glass.

I'd start at $500 and see where that takes it ......
I'd say no after $750

 

[boltman223]

the 222 is a great round. however you may want to have a 223 reamer run in it. a good rifle to have.

Bob

That's crazy talk . I wouldn't change a rifle like this. On top of that a 222 with some 40 ballistic or heavier if you wanted does pretty dang good even compared to the 223 and you could be plenty happy with its performance but, to each their own. I just wouldn't change a rifle like this.

If you really want a 223 I'll trade you one of mine plus some to boot if need be.

 

[NickB1075]

This is great!!!! I love the feed back, you guys are making me want this rifle more and more.

I know this guy and he is meticulous with everything he has. You should see his classic 1969 Camero. I believe him when he says less then 100 rounds down the tube. He did approach me about buying this rifle.

Don't worry if I purchase the rifle it would absolutely stay a 222. I already have a few 223's.

 

[NickB1075]

Where are you at?
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Unfortunately I am located in the republik of New York.

 

[BigDMT]

If he is the one that initially offered the sale to you, you make him give you a ball park price of what he would like to get for it, because trust me, he has a price in mind or he wouldn't know what he thinks is a "fair offer".

Once he gives you that number, and it will be a little higher than he will settle for, you hit him with a low offer of $100-$200 less. he'll either take it or meet you in the middle. Of course bartering with friends can be a little trickier, but you are the one spending the money so you don't want to screw yourself. Don't forget to ask yourself "is this a rifle I will be using very often? - or - do I really need it right now?" before you start bartering because a rifle's value can easily change depending on how bad a fellow wants it.

Unless of course he comes at you with an extremely fair asking price of like $400, then I don't think you want to rattle the cage, so just go ahead and buy it at that price.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

Bought my last one about 8 years ago. A Remington Varminter bedded and hardly shot. Got it for $425 no scope.

 

[Big Mc]

drgunlimited is right, I would stay away from this one. Give me his name and phone no. I shall call him and tell him you have changed your mind..