What's a used Browning sa-22 going for in your area?

[63DH8]

As I posted before, I'm looking for a take-down .22 Rifle. I ran across a Browning sa-22 in a pawn shop for $300. It looks like it's in pretty good shape. There's almost no wear marks on the thing. I didn't notice any dings on the stock. I'm not too crazy about the almost plastic-like finish on the stock, but I won't reconsider just because of that. It's a "Made in Japan" model. All the screws are present. It looks complete with a cantilever scope mount that mounts on the barrel.

My question is, like the title says, what is the same used rifle going for in your area? Is $300 a good price for this rifle?

[El Jefe]

I think in the last 5 or so years I've seen one of these for sale used around here. IIRC, it was going for like $350, which I thought at the time was rather high, so I passed on it. What they normally might bring on average I don't know. I think they're around $600 new now.

[63DH8]

Yeah.... I thought $300 was a bit high for a used .22 too. However, Brownings seem to run a bit higher than other rifles, and they tend to hold their value pretty well. I checked out the Sportsmen's warehouse yesterday. They had the rifle for $650. Usually, they're one of the lower priced firearms dealers in this area. Unless someone says the Browning .22 is MUCH cheaper in their area, I think I'll pick it up soon.

[El Jefe]

Yeah.... I thought $300 was a bit high for a used .22 too. However, Brownings seem to run a bit higher than other rifles, and they tend to hold their value pretty well. I checked out the Sportsmen's warehouse yesterday. They had the rifle for $650. Usually, they're one of the lower priced firearms dealers in this area. Unless someone says the Browning .22 is MUCH cheaper in their area, I think I'll pick it up soon.

Well, one things for sure, it's a good rifle, and, it fulfills your wish for a breakdown model. I read the other day on Chuck Hawks site that he felt it was the best of the take down .22 rifles.

http://www.chuckhawks.com/survival_rifles.htm

[awp101]

Are you talking about the Browning (Mikoru) ATD?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/M2HB/DSC00165.jpg

If so, $300 is a good price IF the barrel fits tight. There's one around here with a loose barrel and rougher than a cob for $250-275. If I weren't project poor and knew I could tighten the barrel fit...:think2:

[63DH8]

Well, I drove down and got the rifle. It has your typical Browning gloss finish in the thing. Everything seems tight and complete. I managed to talk the shop owner down $25. :D



Are you talking about the Browning (Mikoru) ATD?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/M2HB/DSC00165.jpg

If so, $300 is a good price IF the barrel fits tight. There's one around here with a loose barrel and rougher than a cob for $250-275. If I weren't project poor and knew I could tighten the barrel fit...:think2:

AWP, I'm not sure if this will work (haven't tried it), remove the barrel and turn in the nut one click, then re-install the barrel. Keep turning in the nut one or two clicks at a time until the barrel is tight.

http://media.browning.com/pdf/om/22semiautomanual.pdf
Page 15.

[El Jefe]

Well, I drove down and got the rifle. It has your typical Browning gloss finish in the thing. Everything seems tight and complete. I managed to talk the shop owner down $25. :D




AWP, I'm not sure if this will work (haven't tried it), remove the barrel and turn in the nut one click, then re-install the barrel. Keep turning in the nut one or two clicks at a time until the barrel is tight.

http://media.browning.com/pdf/om/22semiautomanual.pdf
Page 15.

Excellent, you'll have to share your first range report with us. :thumbsup:

[awp101]

63D, there is a procedure but I don't recall what it is offhand (I'll look around and find it again) and the store keeps a trigger lock on them since they're not behind the counter. That means I can't get the barrel all the way out to check.

One day I just might though...