Deep Six
06-23-2015, 05:01 PM
While on vacation I stopped in at the local pusher. Wasn't really looking for anything, just having a lazy vacation day. Anyway, there were two guns I saw that interested me but I wasn't sure on the price.
1. Winchester '94 in .32 Special. It's a post '64 but in very nice shape other than the usual discolored receiver. Bore and rifling looks pristine. I have a Accurate 32-175B mold that I think would work well in this rifle. The tag on it was $399. That would be a little high for a 30-30 but I wasn't sure about what, if any, premium the 32s are bringing.
2. Remington 1100 20 ga. Very nice shape, pre-77 gun on the full size frame. 28" barrel with fixed I/C choke. I've wanted an auto 20 gauge for a long time but I know I'm not going to like the I/C choke. I know I can have it drilled and tapped for choke tubes, but it hurts the value proposition. The price on it was also $399.
I passed on both thinking neither was a steal but I've got the rest of the week to make up my mind. Am I going to regret passing on them at those prices?
1. Winchester '94 in .32 Special. It's a post '64 but in very nice shape other than the usual discolored receiver. Bore and rifling looks pristine. I have a Accurate 32-175B mold that I think would work well in this rifle. The tag on it was $399. That would be a little high for a 30-30 but I wasn't sure about what, if any, premium the 32s are bringing.
2. Remington 1100 20 ga. Very nice shape, pre-77 gun on the full size frame. 28" barrel with fixed I/C choke. I've wanted an auto 20 gauge for a long time but I know I'm not going to like the I/C choke. I know I can have it drilled and tapped for choke tubes, but it hurts the value proposition. The price on it was also $399.
I passed on both thinking neither was a steal but I've got the rest of the week to make up my mind. Am I going to regret passing on them at those prices?