Good deal?

[adp12345]

Hello everyone, new member here.I have posted in the new member section allready.My question is I have the chance to buy a used model 10fp 308 accutrigger 24in barrel and blind mag.It is a used gun and seems to be in good shape and comes with a cheap konus pro optic.The price is 410.00.This would be my first center fire savage good deal or no? Thanks in advance for yalls advice.

[foxx]

A year ago I'd have said offer less, but it seems used prices have been going up on 10/110's.

It's certainly a fair price. if you want a heavy barrel of longer length. If you might want a shorter barrel, a new Hog Hunter is about the same rifle and is $428 shipped from Buds, and that's probably the best deal out there right now, in my opinion.

[adp12345]

Thanks for the advice.I was always of the thought longer barrel more velocity =s better.I have a 26in 243 I am playing with now and I really would like another gun to shoot while the barrel cools......lol that's what I tell my wife at least.I will Def look into the hog hunter.My land I shoot at has a max range of 800 yards but my skill level isn't anywhere near 800 yards lol.Thanks again

[foxx]

Longer barrel does mean more velocity. However, .308 would not be my first choice for long range (600+), and the .308 does very well with a shorter barrel. Therefore, I made my short range / short barrel a .308 and set up my 260 and 25-06 and 6 BR, etc. for long range.

Having said that, I never get a chance to shoot long range, so what I say about it has to be taken with a grain of salt.

[Berger.Fan222]

.308 is a lower speed cartridge as it is, and imho, it really needs at least 24" barrel unless you are committed more to short range use (as the hog hunter). A general purpose .308 should be 24-26" long for improved ballistics at medium ranges.

[adp12345]

I thought about if I got the gun I could play with it till the funds allowed for a 260 or 6.5cm conversion.It might be smart to just save a little while longer and just start off with the 260 or 6.5cm.Decisions decisions lol

[barrel-nut]

Get it!!

[Fotheringill]

Have you shot it or buying sight unseen and unfired by you?

Frankly, I have been burned a few times over the internet and rifles and will now only purchase NIB. I don't think it is worth the disappointment, aggravation (and cost to fix the issues[s]).

[adp12345]

The rifle is at a local gun store.I have bought guns from them before and they have always been ok.......but I know Murphy can always show up at anytime.This would be my first savage center fire and I can't really find another model 10 like this one online to compare prices.I knew that if anybody would know if it were a fair price yall would.Buying used is always a gamble I guess.

[yobuck]

I wouldnt be without a 308 for practice shooting at rocks out to at least 1000 yds.
Especially if its got a little heavier barrel id buy it.

[jonbearman]

The .308 is slower alright however if you run the 110 vmax bullet it will be a great varmint or deer killer.

[adp12345]

Well guys after all yalls help I waited a day to long and someone had already bought it when I went after work to buy it!!! Well thats what I get for dragging tail.Thanks for all the help guys I am on the hunt as we speak