408 Cheytec. To buy, or not to buy...

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std7mag

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I found what i believe is a really good deal on a Noreen ULR in 408 Cheytec.
I don't own any big boomers, but must confess the thought of KO2M really interests me.
I have 1 local 1,000 yard range, and 1 not as local.
Rifle does come with a 0 MOA, and a 30 MOA rail.

I obviously don't NEED this rifle, but really kinda want this.

So, what say ye? Buy, or don't buy?
 
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brasscollector

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The ULR is a single-shot, large cal bolt action rifle.

Used in good condition, good bore and you want it??? I have one question for you: when are you picking it up?
 
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std7mag

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Rifle with 2 scope bases, bipod built in.
"50 rounds down the barrel".

Hopefully next Friday. ;)
 
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"50 rounds down the barrel".
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Was the previous owner a little old lady from Pasedena who only shot it after church on Sundays?? :rolleyes:

Sometimes, when you find a really good deal, you need to ask, WHY is it such a really good deal??



I obviously don't NEED this rifle, but really kinda want this.

So, what say ye? Buy, or don't buy?
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Your bills paid? Kids got shoes?? You've got the money?? IF yes, then why not?

I don't have the money these days, so a very specialized long range rifle in an uncommon caliber isn't for me. unless the deal was "marked down to free" AND came with at least a half a truck load of ammo/components...:rolleyes:

Seriously, IF you can afford it, and you want it (even kind of) go ahead and get it, none of us is getting any younger, living the Roadhouse Blues where "the future's uncertain, and the end is always near...."
 
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Spats McGee

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Need, schmeed. If food's on the table and the bills are paid, go for it. It's neat, in a very "everything you need, nothing you don't" kind of way.
 
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TXAZ

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Std7
It would appear you are facing a similar quandary many seeking speciality ($$$) weapons have. Acceptance criteria was:
Got the cash to buy it?
Retirement / home / kids paid for or plan to get there?
Wife happy with her new quilter machine/ car / whatever?
Got the cash for operational costs?
Is it what you want?

If yes, do it.
 
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Txhillbilly

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The previous owner probably figured out that firing 50 rounds out of it cost about the same as he paid for the rifle.

The big boomer's are fun as hell to shoot. Your friend's will love you until you want them to help pay for the ammo in order to shoot it.

Go for it, you only live once and big bore rifles as just fun to shoot!
 
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T. O'Heir

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"...really kinda want this..." "I want one." is a reason. Really the only reason you need. Keeping in mind the adage about men, boys and their toys. snicker.
The ammo, brass and dies are horrendously expensive. Graf's shows Perterson and SBR at $142.00 and $97.99 per 20 and 10, respectively. And out of stock.
Midway show only SBR at $116.99 per 10 and as out of stock, No back order.
No brass at Midway. Graf's starts at $44.99(on sale. $54.99 regular) per 20 for Bertram. A "a major U.S. brass manufacturer's" seconds at $128.99 per 100. 50 pieces of Peterson runs $139.99 or 200 for $489.99.
At least you can get it.
Dies run $575.00 for a 2 die set.
https://www.northernshooterssupplies.com.au/408-Chey-Tac-2-Die-Set-p/408ctb.htm
 
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Scorch

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Sometimes, when you find a really good deal, you need to ask, WHY is it such a really good deal??
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I can tell you why it's for sale. Same reason I got my 8mm Remington Mag in 1985. Rifle, scope, dies, 3 boxes of ammo with only 5 fired. After I pulled the trigger the first time, I understood why only 5 rounds had been fired. :eek:

The recoil and muzzle blast on some of theses bad boys is discouraging for even an experienced rifle shooter. And besides, not many of us need anti-materiel capabilities at $10 a shot. A 338 Lapua, 338 Edge, etc, will give you the same long-range capabilities at half the price. Sure, bragging rights, bla bla, but big rifles are a handful and expensive to shoot. But if you want one, none of that matters.
 
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std7mag

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According to the seller he has 2 of these rifles in 408, plus a 50BMG Barrett.
Claimed no need for the second 408.
Guessing finances, or a Mrs is driving the sale.

And i'm quite aware of the expense of operation. One of the things i check out for firearms, vehicles, housing.
Yeah, i could possibly wiggle finances to buy a used Ferrari, but couldn't afford the upkeep. ;)
 
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std7mag

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Update.
Well i decided not to buy the 408.
Just nowhere close to me to stretch it's legs. The local 1,000 yard ranges don't want it there.
That and the price of feeding the beast, especially with the powder/primer shortages going on now.

I'm trying to save my money for building a match rifle.
Really hard right now, as i've come accross several hunting rifles i'd love to have also.
 
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Spats McGee

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std7mag said:
Update.
Well i decided not to buy the 408.
Just nowhere close to me to stretch it's legs. The local 1,000 yard ranges don't want it there.
That and the price of feeding the beast, especially with the powder/primer shortages going on now.

I'm trying to save my money for building a match rifle.
Really hard right now, as i've come accross several hunting rifles i'd love to have also.
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Even though I'm one of the ones that said to buy it, that seems pretty reasonable.
 
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Scorch

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Some ranges really hate the bigger guns.
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It's not that they hate the big guns, they hate having to repair their facilities after some gun slob goes out and punches holes in their 3/4" gongs and cracks concrete abutments and digs holes in the berms. You got a big boomer, be considerate of their facilities, find a 1,000 yard range that can handle anti-materiel rifles. Simple.
 
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std7mag

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Savage target action on it's way.
After much thought, and conversation with other bench rest shooters, i went with the dual port.
That sent to local FFL.
Ground recoil lug, trued nut, Shilen barrel being shipped to my house.
30" chambered in 7mm-08 which i will ream to 7mm-08AI. 1:9 twist.
Finished OD at muzzle 0.900".

Then off to get a stock made for it.
 
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