ruger question
I have a newer ruger 10/22 semi auto, probably 95 or 96 year when i got it but all the sudden it doesnt' like to fire, i put in a new firing pin to no luck but kinda of iffy about sending it back and have had problems with the quailty of all my local gunsmiths so not sure what to do
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have someone that wants to trade a ruger mod 77? in 220 swift with a simmons 6.5x12 scope for my $250 saddle - got both saddles & guns so i'm looking at dollar value ( hunting seasons here ) need advice since i don't hunt anymore but i love a good trade!!!!!!!!!!
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Scope is worth $50 to $100 in good condition. The rifle ?? depends on condition - also the fact that .220 Swift can burn up barrels and isn't widely popular.
Probably an OK swap, if the saddle is just in OK condition.0 -
did not know that about 220 swift -is it because it hot & fast? would you concider this to be more of a varmit cal. instead of like a east texas white tail setup? i'm really looking at dollar value since i have $135 in the saddle & i live in east texas & i'm not interested in the rifle to use
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quote:Originally posted by manchie390
did not know that about 220 swift -is it because it hot & fast? would you concider this to be more of a varmit cal. instead of like a east texas white tail setup? i'm really looking at dollar value since i have $135 in the saddle & i live in east texas & i'm not interested in the rifle to use
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I would make the trade, you will make money on the rifle and scope. Look at the gun, judge the condition, if it looks nice, someone will probably pay $350 for it.
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thanks' i guess i just needed a little encourgement- $350 sounds better than $250
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When the 220 swift came out way back, it was professed for everything up to pachyderms. While it was POSSIBLE to down an elk, whatever with it, it wasn't and isn't good sporting practice. I know you guys can use .22 centerfires on deer there, but it needs to be the right bullet, the right day, and a good marksman to avoid a bad wounding. On the other hand it is an excellent varmint/coyote rig. The Swift was nearly dead about 12 to 15 years ago, then everybody remembered the good ol' days of outrageous velocity and there has been a somewhat steady following for those that want to do long distance varmint hunting and paper punching. Improvements in powder and bullets as well as slower loads have removed a lot of 'barrel burning'
problems, tho if loaded at maximum, it's still a problem. Look at it this way, it's a cartridge that will run with the new .223 wsm, which also is having problems with throat errosion.
The scope isn't anything special, but the gun itself if in nice shape
(check the bore in front of the chamber especially) still has a
pretty good following. It may not have been shot a lot either, as cartridges are usually at least twice the cost of .22-250 and about 3 or 4 times .223. And oh yeah.....these "boom" pretty good too....but they do make mincemeat out of 'chucks or prairie poodles. $300 to $350, depending on condition and the buyer shouldn't be out of line.0 -
I'll second it... Go for it! The .220 is a blast to shoot and is very accurate round, despite its high-velocity. Even for a trade I think you'll come out ahead. The Swift can burn out barrels quickly, but as allechalley pointed out the effects take a while unless your after maximium velocity with every shot. My ol' Rem. 700 VSSF used to shoot 3/8" with factory fodder. I had to sell it to pay medical bills. I'll probably never own a more accurate gun. 0 -
Don't do it. You will regret it every time you ride your horse bareback. 0 -
thanks much for all the info - if gun is as stated i'll make the trade , have as many interested in rifle as i do saddle at bigger price & i'm saddle poor
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