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Hecklerusp45
04-04-2016, 12:17
I have several benchrest rifles that were my grandfathers. I know that in his day a lot of people shot benchrest, but I no longer know any benchrest shooters. Does anyone out there have any suggestions were I would start looking for someone who may have an interest in buying a benchrest rifle? (clubs, web sites, etc)
barretcreek
04-04-2016, 01:38
Depends on who 'smithed it. A '98 Mauser 22-250 by Taylor and Robbins might bring a nicer price than a 40XB-BR. Same with one made by Ed Shilen.

Is Precision Shooting still published? Maybe check with the barrel makers for benchrest gunsmiths and then ask them about websites.

Get Warren Page's "The Accurate Rifle", library should be able to find it. See if any of the 'names' in there match any of his rifles. That'll give you an idea of their marketability.
gwp
04-04-2016, 01:57
The National Benchrest Shooters Association might be a place to start.

https://nbrsa.org/
Submerge
04-04-2016, 04:06
There may be interest from folks on this site. Please post some details on make, model, caliber, etc.
Hecklerusp45
04-04-2016, 05:27
I will get a list of what I have in the next few days. When I have the details I will post them. Thanks for the suggestions.
Cass
04-04-2016, 07:16
benchrest.com forums
Hecklerusp45
04-09-2016, 06:42
Update on the benchrest rifles. I have one with a Wichita action, one with a 40-X action, one with a 40XBR action, and one that has been sleeved so I don't know what type of action it has. All of the barrels are made by Hart. I THINK the stocks are all McMallin. They are chambered in either 6 PPC or 6 X 47. I will upload pictures. Any opinions on what they are worth will be appreciated. That will help me decide if I should bother trying to sell any of them. When I know what they may be worth I could post them here and at my club. Thanks!!
Hecklerusp45
04-09-2016, 06:46
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Hecklerusp45
04-09-2016, 06:47
can anyone identify the make or model of the action on this one by the bolt? Can't tell because of the sleeve.
barretcreek
04-17-2016, 11:45
can anyone identify the make or model of the action on this one by the bolt? Can't tell because of the sleeve.

That's a Remington bolt, aftermarket shroud. I believe the Wichita action has a Hart trigger which can be adjusted for lop.