6shot Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 BEEN TOLD BY SOME MATES NEVER BUY A SECOND HAND RIFLE.WHATS YOUR THOUGHTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 (edited) Total rubbish. Buying one blind is of course moronic, but for the average Shot, there's no reason why a s/h rifle won't suffice. It depends on who you're buying it from, what use it's had, what calibre it is and the condition of the bore. If it's a .220 Swift built in 1983, with a completely fire-cracked bore, then it might not be a sensible purchase. It just needs the judgement of somebody who can give you a reliable opinion. Not just a generalisation. Edited December 7, 2008 by Baldrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Total rubbish. Buying one blind is of course moronic, but for the average Shot, there's no reason why a s/h rifle won't suffice. It depends on who you're buying it from, what use it's had, what calibre it is and the condition of the bore. If it's a .220 Swift built in 1983, with a completely fire-cracked bore, then it might not be a sensible purchase. It just needs the judgement of somebody who can give you a reliable opinion. Not just a generalisation. Iam with him . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywil Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 why an earth not i cant see any reason for that idea i have bought lots of second hand guns and have not had one with any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 On the other hand.....if you had a rifle that shot where you pointed it,why would you sell it ? I can see the reason behind buying new,unless you are only paying a couple of hundred quid,then it is worth taking a punt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Ive only ever bought one new rifle every other ive owned has been s/h and im yet to buy a 'lemon' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 On the other hand.....if you had a rifle that shot where you pointed it,why would you sell it ? In my case, to change calibres, to make a significant upgrade or to ditch a heavy rifle for a lightweight one. All honest reasons. I'd imagine in this recession that there'll be a buoyant market in second-hand rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 In my case, to change calibres, to make a significant upgrade or to ditch a heavy rifle for a lightweight one. All honest reasons. I'd imagine in this recession that there'll be a buoyant market in second-hand rifles. All honest reasons to sell a gun Baldrick,but there is still people who move them on because the barrel is shot,wont hold zero,etc etc.Anything you buy second hand is taking a chance and guns are no different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6shot Posted December 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 THE REASON I ASKED THE QUESTION IS. I HAVE APPLIED FOR A FAC, THE POLICE MANS BEEN OUT,IT LOOKS GOOD HES SAID AS I HAVE HAD A SGC FOR 5 OR SO YEARS. I HAVE PUT DOWN FOR A .22 AND .17. I CARNT MAKE MY MIND UP.SO I AM GOING TO THE GUN SHOP TO HAVE A LOOK AT BOTH, BUT THE PLAN IS TO BUY 1 NEW SET UP GUN SCOPE MOD ETC AND THEN IN TIME BUY THE OTHER GUN SECOND HAND. WHEN TALKING TO MATES ABOUT THIS PLAN THEY SAID DONT BUY SECONDHAND. BUT THEY COULD NOT REALLY GIVE ME A REASON. NEVER HAD A PROB WITH SECOND HAND SHOT GUNS I BOUGHT. JUST WONDERD IF I WAS MISSING ANYTHING BUT FROM YOUR COMMENTS I WOULD SAY NOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 I don't think you're missing anything, 6shot. As Blackbart says there are some rogue traders and dodgy rifles out there, but get an informed opinion before you buy. Don't get blinded by the excitement when you FAC arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 I don't think you're missing anything, 6shot. As Blackbart says there are some rogue traders and dodgy rifles out there, but get an informed opinion before you buy. Don't get blinded by the excitement when you FAC arrives. good advice there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbald Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 I have just bought a second hand 17hmr, I know the guy I am buying from,seen the gun shot and indeed shot it, I know the improvements he has made to the gun and that it has been cared for. A bad gun shop may try to sell a dodgy rifle but their trade would suffer in the long run as the shooting community tend to advise each other and a dodgy dealer soon runs out of customers. So if you know and trust your local shop go ahead, if not just ask on here and someone will point you in the direction of a good shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 I bough my first rifle second hand but it was from a friend of mine A 22LR Browning T Bolt! Going out for a good shoot tomorrow but I used it before I bought it! Always try n try before you buy and maybe try and get a good gunsmith to check it ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6shot Posted December 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 THANKS FOR THE ADVISE. I DO KNOW A COUPLE OF PLACES YOU CAN GO AND TRY THERE SECONDHAND GUNS OUT. AND AS IM NOT REALLY BIG ON RIFLES (YET) IT MIGHT BE AWAY OF GETTING ABIT OF ADVISE ON LOADING THE GUN AND THAT SORT OF THING. THANKS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 BEEN TOLD BY SOME MATES NEVER BUY A SECOND HAND RIFLE.WHATS YOUR THOUGHTS. get some new mates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 I`ve bought quite a few second hand rifles in the past and i`ve always been happy with my purchases-whoever told you that is talking a load of nonsense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6shot Posted December 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 DOES ANYONE KNOW A GUNSHOP THAT WILL TAKE MATES IN PART X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 if you have concerns you said you are buying a new one first then a second hand one later why dont you wait a bit longer and buy another new one my opinion only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6shot Posted December 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 I MIGHT TAKE YOUR ADVISE PAULT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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