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scharfe Oldtimer Offline A good plan today beats a perfect plan tomorrow. Posts: 542 Location: ny / pa line Joined: Dec 18^th, 2006	Buying a single shot Jun 6^th, 2017 at 6:39pm	Print Post
	I am just getting back into single shot rifles. my plan is to start with a 22 lr then move on to a centerfire unless I find a center fire 1st that will work. I may attend 1 - 2 matches a year and will be content competing and not concerned about the place I finish. my question is why are auction prices so much lower than sites such as gun broker. where should I concentrate my search ? there so few gun shows in my area and forget about dealers.


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Buying a single shot Reply #1 - Jun 6^th, 2017 at 7:20pm	Print Post
	What is it you are looking for and how much do you want to spend would probably be the best question for you to answer to help get you started. I know of several nice competitive rifles for sale that will probably never get listed any where and maybe there are others here who might be aware of the same. JLouis

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QuestionableMaynard8130 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4144 Location: Benton Harbor MI Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: Buying a single shot Reply #2 - Jun 6^th, 2017 at 7:25pm	Print Post
	If you want a gun to actually shoot, visit some of the single-shot matches within your driving range. Frequently guys will have single shots they have "out-grown" for private sale----at a LOT better prices than gunshows, auctions, and on-line sales. sometimes are just "downsizing" as they are getting older too. Particularly for in beginning shooter who can pick up a good functional rifle without all the fancy (expensive) collector's bells and whistles. I've seen shooters sell a good introductory rifle at a great price to help a new shooter get started.

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AndyZ Full Member Offline Posts: 227 Location: Madison, Ct. Joined: Apr 16^th, 2004	Re: Buying a single shot Reply #3 - Jun 6^th, 2017 at 8:06pm	Print Post
	Your location, NY Pa line covers a lot of territory. There is a good match in Bath, NY on June 16, 17. PM if you want more info. andy


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scharfe Oldtimer Offline A good plan today beats a perfect plan tomorrow. Posts: 542 Location: ny / pa line Joined: Dec 18^th, 2006	Re: Buying a single shot Reply #4 - Jun 6^th, 2017 at 9:35pm	Print Post
	I am going to get to a match in either Bath, Ny or Alabama, Ny this summer. My brain finally prevailed upon my heart to wait until after going to a match to buy a rifle. I'm learning more each day from this forum and by the time I'm ready to buy I will be more prepared. thanks to all of you.


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40_Rod Frequent Elocutionist Offline Extremism in the persuit of accuracy is not a vice Posts: 4285 Location: Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 20^th, 2004	Re: Buying a single shot Reply #5 - Jun 7^th, 2017 at 8:20am	Print Post
	Give a good look at the .22 Martinis as they are usually pretty reasonably priced and they all seem to shoot well. 40 Rod


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scharfe Oldtimer Offline A good plan today beats a perfect plan tomorrow. Posts: 542 Location: ny / pa line Joined: Dec 18^th, 2006	Re: Buying a single shot Reply #6 - Jun 7^th, 2017 at 2:26pm	Print Post
	rafter, you're welcome and thank you too. I lean towards an original American made rifle but how often do you find one with a bore without some issues. starting with an action is one route, but I think I will find what I need if I'm patient. then modify it or develop a plan for a build.


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16274 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Buying a single shot Reply #7 - Jun 7^th, 2017 at 2:38pm	Print Post
	Auction prices are often much lower than Gunbroker prices, because the number of bidders is lower. Also the auction prices often don't reflect buyer's premiums, so if that's the case the end cost might be 15-20% higher. I'd agree with going to a match first, and also feel that might be a great venue to put out feelers for the single shot rifles you're interested in. A lot of shooters have something at home they might part with, or know an old shooter who has quit and may know of a gun he'll sell.

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scharfe Oldtimer Offline A good plan today beats a perfect plan tomorrow. Posts: 542 Location: ny / pa line Joined: Dec 18^th, 2006	Re: Buying a single shot Reply #8 - Jun 7^th, 2017 at 2:47pm	Print Post
	thank you marlin guy. I believe I'm on the right path now.


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craigd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2050 Location: midwest Joined: Feb 22^nd, 2009	Re: Buying a single shot Reply #9 - Jun 7^th, 2017 at 4:10pm	Print Post
	scharfe wrote on Jun 7^th, 2017 at 2:26pm: ....I think I will find what I need if I'm patient. then modify it or develop a plan for a build. If this is a possibility, I'd think you could get into a used CPA for, with a bit of luck, a good bit lesser cost. Adding a second barrel could make moving between rimfire and center fire easier on the wallet. I believe it could be a rifle that can help a newer shooter and satisfy an advanced shooter. I figure for me, searching for one antique rifle or action and having it turn out to be a best solution, would in truth be highly unlikely or a disappointing compromise between cost, performance and originality. I think to some extent, do your homework, look in places and make efforts that weren't on your radar, then it may come to you. Tomorrow morning, you could be looking over a bargain of a lifetime, and it might be helpful to be ready to react or walk. Best of luck with it.


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scharfe Oldtimer Offline A good plan today beats a perfect plan tomorrow. Posts: 542 Location: ny / pa line Joined: Dec 18^th, 2006	Re: Buying a single shot Reply #10 - Jun 7^th, 2017 at 4:23pm	Print Post
	craig. when the statute of limitations is up or a certain member has gone to the big range in the sky I'll have a story for you. it's about a near miss recently. no action adventure or romance just a graphic demonstration of my lack of knowledge sweetened with a little bad luck / poor timing.


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watchthewind Oldtimer Offline Posts: 955 Location: Phoenix, AZ Joined: Mar 10^th, 2015	Re: Buying a single shot Reply #11 - Jun 8^th, 2017 at 7:24pm	Print Post
	40_Rod wrote on Jun 7^th, 2017 at 8:20am: Give a good look at the .22 Martinis as they are usually pretty reasonably priced and they all seem to shoot well. 40 Rod I agree with John on this. I'm very happy with my Martini MKII. There is a nice one on gunbroker you may want to check out. Scott

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scharfe Oldtimer Offline A good plan today beats a perfect plan tomorrow. Posts: 542 Location: ny / pa line Joined: Dec 18^th, 2006	Re: Buying a single shot Reply #12 - Jun 8^th, 2017 at 9:19pm	Print Post
	I have it on my watch list.


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watchthewind Oldtimer Offline Posts: 955 Location: Phoenix, AZ Joined: Mar 10^th, 2015	Re: Buying a single shot Reply #13 - Jun 9^th, 2017 at 2:13am	Print Post
	Good luck and hope you get back to shooting a single shot soon Scott

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scharfe Oldtimer Offline A good plan today beats a perfect plan tomorrow. Posts: 542 Location: ny / pa line Joined: Dec 18^th, 2006	Re: Buying a single shot Reply #14 - Jun 9^th, 2017 at 7:48am	Print Post
	thank you wtw. I'm devoting about an hour a day to exploring and research. there sure are a lot of rifles that catch my eye but I'm staying focused. at least I'm not starting from scratch. I've had 1885's both high and low, Ballards, a Stevens 44, a Hepburn and a Bullard in the past.


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