Going rate for a BLR 243?

[TedH]

I sold my Ruger 243 last summer and have been wanting to get another one to take it's place. My plan was to go cheap with a Handi Rifle sometime soon, but tonight I stopped in a local shop and they had a used, but not abused steel frame BLR. Looks like it's been hunted some, but nothing out of the ordinary. I never had a real desire for a BLR before, but for some reason this one has me thinking. They have $575 on the tag, but I could probably knock 20-30 bucks off that. Is that a decent price?

[dr walker]

The price sounds good to me. The last steel one I saw was at a show, .308 and $600. It sold for $550 right after lunch time.

[Tycer]

pre-81 magazines run upwards of $200 USD

[Streetstar]

sounds like its a little on the high side, Belgian or not ---- but not expensive enough to lose any sleep over if thats what you want

[TedH]

This post wasn't intended to start another 5 page thread about the pros and cons of the cartridge, so lets not go down that road please. Just curious about the rifle.

Tycer, I guess that would explain why they had the mag removed from the rifle on the rack. I suppose it's tucked away in the back somewhere for safekeeping.

[Bruce]

Ted,

That price is right on the edge of the high end in my area. Not out of line, just the upper range. It could be a Belgium model or a Miroku model or even a early Model 81. All are good rifles. If it is a pre 81 and as has already been pointed out - those magazines are scare and very pricey.

[TedH]

It is a Belgian model Bruce.