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Post by nolongcolt on Jun 2, 2014 11:33:00 GMT -5
Thanks Max, am looking forward to it!
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Post by nolongcolt on Jun 11, 2014 23:40:26 GMT -5
So I got this gun and shot it today for the first time. Using some BRP GC 180gr SWC from Gunbroker and AA5744 and IMR 4227 I shot it at 50 yds. I don't have any really neat targets to brag about or show as this range only changes targets a couple of times a day and besides I was shooting various groups on the same target but by plotting them I could see it wants to shoot. My best group was just under 2 inches from a stack of sandbags for the barrel and a couple for my hands. I did notice the same charge of IMR 4227 is a lot peppier than the 5744. The gun seems to be in pretty good shape, I bought it as a shooter, no box etc, Pachys and an added front sight insert, but got it for a little less than what a real nice one would go for. Had a few spots of light freckling that the seller failed to note and when I pulled the Pachys off there was as I suspected might be, a bit of rust around the grip frame. Not serious but enough to leave a couple of pits in the bottom of the frame. I took it anyway per above and emailed the seller, but no reply of course. It only takes a minute to pull off some grips to look underneath but some guys just cant be bothered I guess. The grips on now are a set I had bought for another SBH some time back. Anyway, it was fun shooting my first Maximum, the gun did everything it was supposed to do in the way of function and I know it shoots better than I can.
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Post by magman on Jun 19, 2014 15:24:59 GMT -5
I just saw a showroom nice Ruger 357 Max at a gunshop yesterday. It had the original box and paperwork. They had it priced at 795. Probably shoulda bought it but was in really great condition. Oh well, maybe I'll go back next week and get it.
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Post by nolongcolt on Jun 19, 2014 15:35:15 GMT -5
On the net that would be a bit high perhaps, but in a LGS, all you have to pay extra is the tax and off you go. I got mine for $680, plus shipping, plus tax and my dealer fee of $25.00. It all adds up.
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Post by seancass on Jun 19, 2014 17:47:27 GMT -5
Offer em 750 or 800 OTD, see what happens. If it has the right serial number coogs will trade you two for one!
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Post by coogs on Jun 21, 2014 6:24:13 GMT -5
You betcha!!!!!!! If the serial number happens to be 600-11588, buy it and you'll get yourself a NIB 7 1/2 and NIB 10 1/2, shipped right to your FFL!!!!! And if ya don't buy it at least get me the serial number. Thanks for lookin', Coogs.
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Post by magman on Jun 21, 2014 7:07:34 GMT -5
Hey Coogs, I'll at least look at the serial number, but I have a strange suspicion that it will be coming home with me. Either way, I'll let you know.
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Post by coogs on Jun 21, 2014 10:08:57 GMT -5
Hope ya get it! Once ya start shooting one you'll kick yourself for not getting one earlier.Believe it or not, 1st ones I bought were about $295.00 to $350.00 NIB! In my opinion it is NOW the next Hawkeye. Coogs.
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Post by coogs on Jun 25, 2014 16:54:26 GMT -5
Magman, what's up? ? Did ya get it? Hope ya did. Get me that number!!!!!! Coogs.
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Post by magman on Jun 25, 2014 18:14:44 GMT -5
Coogs, I'll be stopping by the shop on Saturday. I have a sneaky suspicion the wife is planning something. She was asking for the guy's name at the shop I always deal with. Either way, I'll let you know.
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Post by magman on Jun 29, 2014 5:40:58 GMT -5
Coogs, Sorry it was gone. I was really looking forward to buying that thing and shooting it.
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Post by squawberryman on Jun 29, 2014 6:21:02 GMT -5
Are you certain the wife did NOT get it? When's the birthday?
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Post by magman on Jun 29, 2014 7:49:46 GMT -5
Not til April. Who knows with that crazy woman. Our anniversary is in August.
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Post by coogs on Jun 29, 2014 8:02:31 GMT -5
Sorry to hear of your luck. Maybe the boss is pullin' a fast one on ya. Thanks for thinkin' of me, Coogs.
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