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  • Hecklerusp45
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2010
    • 1174

    #1

    Question about selling a benchrest rifle

    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)
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  • barretcreek
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2013
    • 6065

    #2
    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.
    Last edited by barretcreek; 04-04-2016, 01:41.

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    • gwp
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2009
      • 1088

      #3
      The National Benchrest Shooters Association might be a place to start.

      Advancing Extreme Rifle Accuracy Through Competition and Community The National Bench Rest Shooting Association is dedicated to organizing and promoting the highest standards in precision shooting our members compete, experiment, learn, and refine — all in pursuit of tighter groups, better scores, and personal excellence. Whether you are new to benchrest shooting or have spent […]

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      • Submerge
        Junior Member
        • Apr 2014
        • 18

        #4
        There may be interest from folks on this site. Please post some details on make, model, caliber, etc.

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        • Hecklerusp45
          Senior Member
          • Apr 2010
          • 1174

          #5
          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.
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          • Cass
            Senior Member
            • Aug 2009
            • 268

            #6
            benchrest.com forums

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            • Hecklerusp45
              Senior Member
              • Apr 2010
              • 1174

              #7
              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!!
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              • Hecklerusp45
                Senior Member
                • Apr 2010
                • 1174

                #8
                more pictures100_2728.jpg100_2729.jpg100_2730.jpg100_2731.jpg100_2732.jpg
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                • Hecklerusp45
                  Senior Member
                  • Apr 2010
                  • 1174

                  #9
                  can anyone identify the make or model of the action on this one by the bolt? Can't tell because of the sleeve.
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                  Last edited by Hecklerusp45; 04-09-2016, 08:01.
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                  • barretcreek
                    Senior Member
                    • Sep 2013
                    • 6065

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Hecklerusp45
                    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.

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