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ndnchf Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1052 Joined: Mar 6^th, 2014	What do you think of this .32-40 Ballard? Aug 30^th, 2024 at 12:22pm	Print Post
	I've never owned a scoped rifle. But at 66, my fading eyesight is making it more diffucult to see my sights. Rather than adding a scope to an existing rifle, I thinking about buying a ready to shoot rifle. I've always wanted a .32-40 single shot. Looking at original rifles or possibly a new CPA or high wall. This would be for informal target shooting out to 200 yards. I saw this rifle. It seems a bit pricey, but looks very nice. Would this scope be appropriate for my intended use? I'd appreciate your thoughts and opinions on it. Thanks Steve (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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watchthewind Oldtimer Offline Posts: 948 Location: Phoenix, AZ Joined: Mar 10^th, 2015	Re: What do you think of this .32-40 Ballard? Reply #1 - Aug 30^th, 2024 at 12:26pm	Print Post
	What is your intended use, benchrest or offhand?

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bpjack Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2778 Location: East Olympia, WA Joined: May 18^th, 2008	Re: What do you think of this .32-40 Ballard? Reply #2 - Aug 30^th, 2024 at 12:36pm	Print Post
	Pricey is an understatement! Competitive high walls or Ballards can be had (ready to shoot or rebarreled) for close to $2000 or less without a scope. I have a couple that were just over $1500. Just my opinion Jack

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ndnchf Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1052 Joined: Mar 6^th, 2014	Re: What do you think of this .32-40 Ballard? Reply #3 - Aug 30^th, 2024 at 12:43pm	Print Post
	Intended use is just informal target shooting from the bench. My club's range goes out to 200. So that would be max.


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watchthewind Oldtimer Offline Posts: 948 Location: Phoenix, AZ Joined: Mar 10^th, 2015	Re: What do you think of this .32-40 Ballard? Reply #4 - Aug 30^th, 2024 at 12:48pm	Print Post
	ndnchf wrote on Aug 30^th, 2024 at 12:43pm: Intended use is just informal target shooting from the bench. My club's range goes out to 200. So that would be max. In my humble opinion.... I suggest a rifle that loans itself to being shot off of a rest. A flat or beavertail forearm and a butt stock with a flat/shotgun type butt plate (no hooks no crescent). There are plenty of options available in this configuration. Scott

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jhm Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1489 Location: georgia Joined: Sep 4^th, 2011	Re: What do you think of this .32-40 Ballard? Reply #5 - Aug 30^th, 2024 at 1:00pm	Print Post
	Unless you just want the history that goes with such a purchase and it certainly has that I would go with a more suited rifle for your wants and or needs. As stated there are lots of single shots out there that can be purchased both repro and original and good quality repro or original scopes that can be added for far less money than the stated price. The choice is yours and yes you would be the only kid on the block with one but I think you can do better and be more satisfied. Heaven forbid if you bought it and that precious scope got damaged or even worse something bad happened to the gun. My two cents... JMH


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16128 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: What do you think of this .32-40 Ballard? Reply #6 - Aug 30^th, 2024 at 3:11pm	Print Post
	The seller's description of the rifle have no provenance proven, so to me it's just a good story. Have to take the rifle as it is and don't pay extra for a good story. The #4 rifle is a great forged action, but I'd need to know that receiver, breech block halves, stocks, buttplate and forearm all are matching serial numbers. Even then it's overpriced. The rifle is a $2000 to $2500 rifle, and the Mogg scope is probably the same value, so maybe $3500-$4000 together. The porting done to the barrel certainly doesn't increase value, and for many it will detract value. And that is not a "heavy barrel" as described, or it wont have the tulip on the barrel where it meets the receiver! I gave much less than that for my #6 Schuetzen with factory engraving, and a .32-40 Schoyen barrel last year from Ron Peterson. I think you can find a nice .32-40 Ballard without a scope for $1500-$2500, and a decent target scope for around $500-$700. Saving yourself a lot of money.

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ndnchf Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1052 Joined: Mar 6^th, 2014	Re: What do you think of this .32-40 Ballard? Reply #7 - Aug 30^th, 2024 at 4:10pm	Print Post
	Thank you all for you advice and insight. It is a nice rifle, but not THAT nice. Honestly, I'd really rather find a rifle from a trusted forum member. Im in no big hurry, but will keep looking. Thanks - Steve


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rkba2nd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1936 Location: earth Joined: Feb 16^th, 2009	Re: What do you think of this .32-40 Ballard? Reply #8 - Aug 30^th, 2024 at 9:12pm	Print Post
	This rifle was listed by Joe Salter on Guns International less than two years ago if memory serves.

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