semi auto cost?

[shooter43]

Hi everyone. Im going to sell my levergun for an automatic. Ive been looking on the internet for just the right one but cant find it. I want a browning automatic 308 but having trouble locating one. Also im not sure of the cost. any thoughts?

 

[rdf.hack]

Are you dead set on a Browning? Many, many .308 rifles are nicer and more common at less cost. A few that I know are inexpensive:

Saiga .308
CETME


But if you want a Browning, here ya go: http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=95694

 

[603Country]

As I mentioned a couple of days ago on this forum, my youngest brother has a BAR in 270 that he bought from me years ago. It was and is in perfect shape and I don't know that he's even shot it since I sold it to him. It has a Leupold 6X on it. He might be willing to sell it, since his son doesn't hunt and will never want that rifle. Let me know, by way of a private message, if you have interest. The other issue is how to get it. The rifle is in Louisiana and I don't know where you are. The fact that it's a 270 might not interest you. And...I would share my favorite reload information with you.

 

[shooter43]

Thank you Red daeomonfox for your help. I wouldnt mind settling for something else than a browning as long as its an automatic. That 308 link is nice but sadly out of my price range, Im looking to spend 100-200$ on a good, working used one but i really appreiciate it!

 

[Fusion]

I really don't think you will find a used Browning BAR for $100-200 that works at all, or is anywhere close to being in working condition. A guy sold a beat up one locally on a forum recently and it looked rough and still sold for almost $400. I've never seen one in the $100-200 range. They seem to go for $550-750 in decent used shape, and slightly under that if they are really beat up, but not much.

 

[jgcoastie]

#1. You won't find a Browning BAR anywhere near a $100-$200 price point. Expect to pay somewhere around $700 for a used one, around $1k for a new one.

#2. This:

Are you dead set on a Browning? Many, many .308 rifles are nicer and more common at less cost. A few that I know are inexpensive:

Saiga .308
CETME

Is complete horse-puckey.

Never heard anyone say a Saiga or CETME is nicer than a Browning... I think I need to get my eyes checked because I know that ain't right... No, Brownings are not "tactical" or "mall-ninja awesome" but you won't find many factory semi-auto hunting rifles that are nicer, or that shoot better. Not to mention that Browning is pretty much the #1 name in semi-auto hunting rifles.

 

[9-ball]

If you want an excellent semi-auto for not too much money, look for a used M14 or FN FAL. If you're dead set on a new one, go for the Saiga.

 

[docnyt]

Is there anything in .308 in working condition for $200? I can't think of any.

 

[jgcoastie]

Is there anything in .308 in working condition for $200? I can't think of any.

H&R Handi-Rifle, .308 Win, 22" Barrel - $250ish

Either the OP hasn't bought a firearm in the last 30+ years, or he has completely unrealistic expectations.

 

[Big Shrek]

I think the OP was thinking that with the trade-in of his levergun, it'd be another $100-200 cash for the rifle.
Depends on what the lever-gun is.

I'd NEVER ditch a lever for a semi-auto...unless it was one of the Mossberg 464 series. In which case, it'd go

If its a Marlin or Winchester, HANG ON TO IT!!!
Winchester quit making lever-guns except for commemoratives...
Marlin just moved from Connecticut to Ilion, NY...and they're working on finding their footing again...
So if the new Marlin collapses, oldies will be worth a bundle. Winnie's in great condition are worth a bundle, and going higher.

I've got two centerfire lever-guns which I use more than my centerfire bolt-actions or semi-auto's for hunting...
a 2009 Marlin 1895SBL & a 1951 Marlin 336 Waffle-Top...strangely, I keep going back to Grandpa's 336 for deer & hog...
and its perfect for its intended purpose...dropping critters at under 200 yards.
A half-decent hunter should be able to get within 100 yards of his prey...even the treestand mopes can manage that

Fact of the matter, most hunting shots are made at less than 150 yards...which is lever-territory
If you've got a good tang-peep, extend that range out to 300+ yards with a .30-30!

And, as we all know from History, the lever-action rifle was the First Assault Rifle

 

[Jim243]

And, as we all know from History, the lever-action rifle was the First Assault Rifle

Ya, Sitting Bull's people used it on the US 7th. An't that a kick.

Jim

 

[T. O'Heir]

"...looking to spend $100-$200..." Not a hope.
"...Winchester quit making lever-guns..." Nope. They make 5 different lever actions.
"...the new Marlin..." Owned by Remington now.