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Blind squirrel - picked up an WALNUT!

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:47 pm
by acloco
At the local gun club meeting last Thursday night. One of the members (FFL/Dealer) brought a few rifles to sell. I was probably the twentieth person to pick it up and inquire about it...I picked up a stainless Ruger 10/22 with a Green Mountain heavy stainless barrel and Green Mountain synthetic stock. Had a 2-7 Simmons and some cheap rings on it. He pulled them off......$225 cash. Already shot it...and is VERY accurate at 100 yards. Not sure why nobody else bought it...but I think they missed a DEAL.

Re: Blind squirrel - picked up an WALNUT!

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 8:58 pm
by Sidewinderwa
Sounds like you got a deal! Enjoy the walnut :w00t: :w00t:

Re: Blind squirrel - picked up an WALNUT!

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 6:08 am
by Ray P
Congrads on a nice find. I have 2 77/22 one a 22LR with a green mt .920 barrel and a switch barrel 17HMR/ 22 Mag w/ .920 green mt barrels and both shoot great. I glade I spend the $$ when I did!!
Later
Ray P

Re: Blind squirrel - picked up an WALNUT!

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:03 pm
by acloco
RayP, you have another that is on my shortlist! 77/22 is a definite rifle in my future. Just have to find one at the right price/condition. I am not against buying new, but not paying $100 extra either.

Actually, been VERY lucky this year. Picked up a stainless, Ruger, Hunter single six and this 10/22. Single six has been on my "list" for close to 20 years. Every used single six was priced the same as or close to new price....and I wanted an older single six. By absolute luck, found the Hunter on another website at a very good price.

Re: Blind squirrel - picked up an WALNUT!

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:37 am
by Ray P
acloc good luck with green mtn barrel here is a link to a pic of mine. When ruger 1st came out with the all weather 77/22. I saw a picture of one in Field and Stream magazine. I had to have one!!
http://www.204ruger.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=4784

Enjoy
Later
Ray P

Re: Blind squirrel - picked up an WALNUT!

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:05 pm
by acloco
RayP - OH MY!!! Very nice indeed.

Your metal/stock combination or a blue/walnut would be my pick.

At the annual gunshow this weekend, I saw only ONE 77/22...used...priced at $550.

My quest continues............ :)