savage 110 w scope trade

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Hello all, i have the chance to trade my bow for a 20yr old savage 30-06 110 with a newer redfield 4-12x40 scope. The gun is in pretty darn good condition for how old it is. My bow is realistically worth about 400. Does this seem like a fair trade? Or should I get him to buy my a box of ammo for it since it doesn't come with ammo.
Thanks, T.
 
Ammo for that 30-06 will be available everywhere. No need for making the seller buy any (unless he is simply getting out of the 30-06 business and has leftover ammo that you can get in the deal). Those Savages are great shooters. Value for it (rifle alone) is probably around $250 or so. You can look up that scope online to see what they sell for new. Figure probably 60% of that for a good used price - plus the value of the base/rings. So, $400 all together isn't bad but it isn't a steal either.
 
I know its easy to find the ammo but he doesnt have any ammo for it. I was gonna try to get him to buy a box to get a little more out of him. But thanks to all for the replies.
 
First off, welcome to the forum. My buddy just bought an older model 110 in .270 for a similar price in very good condition. I'd say if its what you want and the bow just doesn't suit you any more, get it and don't look back.
 
A 20 year old Savage 30-06 is realistically worth 250 to 300, and the scope easily 100 to 150, so it is a fair trade for both.

Jimro
 
Try for a good gun case _spare clips_ sling. Anything associated with this rifle helps to sweetens the deal. Even a decent cleaning rod & patches is better than just the rifle alone.
 
bow v. rifle

As an avid bowhunter, and a certified rifle looney, here's my two bits.

My observation is that there is not much of a "used" bow market, and to get any kind of price out of one, you have to run up on somebody who really wants ones old bow, it and is willing to pay. Archery tackle is always morphing and used gear doesn't seem to carry much interest. What I've seen anyhow.

To gain a Savage with a new USA (leupold) made Redfield, for a used bow, seems a heck of a deal to me.
 
Keep in mind that some "newer Redfields" are in that $150 range BRAND NEW.
As stated, the market for "used bows" is not great--lots of archers I know are constantly upgrading(buying new bows) but aren't trading in their old ones since the value is so low.
Overall, a FTF swap w/o dealer's fees or sales tax would be an OK deal for both parties, BUT. What's it going to cost you to replace your bow later this year?
 
Bows do seem to devalue quicker than a rifle. Unless it's a late-model fancy-shmancy bow sounds like it's a good trade (unless the barrel or chamber are burned out). I bought a Bowtech carbon knight last year--all set-up ready to dance the deal cost me 1K and I figure in a year or two I'd be lucky to get half that for it as technology marches on.
 
I think you should just be happy someone wants your bow.
Don't ruin the deal trying to get more if you want the gun
 
What they said about the bows.

I have several bows and sometimes I browse craigslist to see what's available and yesterdays dream is todays $50-100 bill. Now that many states are opening up crossbow hunting I imagine to see compound bows drop like a rock. Except for the obvious fancy ones.
 
What they said about the bows.

I have several bows and sometimes I browse craigslist to see what's available and yesterdays dream is todays $50-100 bill. Now that many states are opening up crossbow hunting I imagine to see compound bows drop like a rock. Except for the obvious fancy ones.
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Spot on--I live in one of those states that thinks crossbows are the same as firearms--the only reason I bought a compound was to get the extra hunting season. Having said that, I think compounds and even wooden long bows are worthy shooting pursuits in their own right. My carbon knight is happily a keeper for me.

Come to think of it, the OP never did say what his bow rig was. lol
 
Blindstitch said:
What they said about the bows.

I have several bows and sometimes I browse craigslist to see what's available and yesterdays dream is todays $50-100 bill. Now that many states are opening up crossbow hunting I imagine to see compound bows drop like a rock. Except for the obvious fancy ones.
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Ugh... crossbow hunting. Please keep that away from our Arizona elk.


It seems to me that bows sell if you're persistent. Newbies wanting to try archery want something turn-key. When I sold my bow recently I threw on cheap accessories I had laying around and included a few of my old practice arrows. Top of the line bows depreciate the most. I think that's because there's not a big enough of a performance gap between middle of the road bows and Flagship bows.

I only buy used bows now.

Anyhow, although I wouldn't trade my bow for an old Savage, I think it sounds like a fair deal if you're not in love with your bow.
 
Ugh... crossbow hunting. Please keep that away from our Arizona elk.


It seems to me that bows sell if you're persistent. Newbies wanting to try archery want something turn-key. When I sold my bow recently I threw on cheap accessories I had laying around and included a few of my old practice arrows. Top of the line bows depreciate the most. I think that's because there's not a big enough of a performance gap between middle of the road bows and Flagship bows.

I only buy used bows now.

Anyhow, although I wouldn't trade my bow for an old Savage, I think it sounds like a fair deal if you're not in love with your bow.
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You ever shot a Middleton? Incredibly accurate and devastating to 50 yds. If I could use one of those here I'd ditch the compound in a heartbeat.
 
stagpanther said:
You ever shot a Middleton? Incredibly accurate and devastating to 50 yds. If I could use one of those here I'd ditch the compound in a heartbeat.
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I didn't mean they're ineffective. Arizona is selling so many dang elk tags now I just don't want to have to share archery season with crossbow hunters.
 
I didn't mean they're ineffective. Arizona is selling so many dang elk tags now I just don't want to have to share archery season with crossbow hunters.
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Why? You think they give the user some kind of magical advantage. Nope, they don't. Actual hunting range is about the same as a good vertical bow. Because they are heavy and awkward to carry, they actually are harder to carry in the field. If you are thinking it will attract more hunters - well, that is the kind of elitist attitude that kept compound bows from being allowed in hunting regulations back in the 70's. Traditional bow "purists" argued that compound bows would "attract too many hunters" and the legal adoption of compound bows was delayed in many states.
 
Yes--they clearly have the advantage of rifle-style aim ability and remaining cocked at the ready. I have and use both--not taking sides. That Middleton I mentioned comes in around 4.5 lbs +/-
 
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