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Ok, i have a ruger mini 30 rifle that i posted for sale,, I have a guy that wants to trade me his Sako L61R chambered in .338 Win Mag, the rifle has a plastice stock, in camo ( good shape), and pretty nice bluing on the steel, scope on it has no value. I value my mini 30 at 600, what is the value of the sako (neighborhood), i really don't want it in 338, but if the deal is good enough, i can trade it on for something else i want. any help is appreciated, THANKS!!!
 
I'd trade a Mini-30 for a three-legged mule if my conscience wouldn't bother me for cheating the mule owner.

However, in Dollar denominations, it is not possible from your description of the Sako to determine if it is the near equivalent of $600. I'll just say that very few Sakos in decent condition aren't worth $600.
 
cam deckard said:
Ok, i have a ruger mini 30 rifle that i posted for sale,, I have a guy that wants to trade me his Sako L61R chambered in .338 Win Mag, the rifle has a plastice stock, in camo ( good shape), and pretty nice bluing on the steel, scope on it has no value. I value my mini 30 at 600, what is the value of the sako (neighborhood), i really don't want it in 338, but if the deal is good enough, i can trade it on for something else i want. any help is appreciated, THANKS!!!
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You're narrowing your audience considerably banking on this rifle being good trade material. I'm with stonecreek regarding the mini 30. As far as an even trade, you'd be fine more than likely....be prepared to sit on the 338 for a bit. Like I said, it's have to be the right person. We had a 338 floating around on local forums here in Georgia that had a McMillan stock on it. He could get rid of it at $700. No matter how hoed he tried. I don't see it anymore, he must of found someone that wanted the rifle.
 
Keep in mind that any rifle's "trade" value is much less than it's cash sale value. Especially if you trade it at a retail store. A 338 may have more trade or cash value in Alaska, but your Mini 30 may have more market value in Indiana (where you can't even use a rifle to hunt deer, if memory serves me correctly). Unless I wanted that 338, I wouldn't trade for it, as from past experience the 338 can be hard to move. If he can't sell it for $600 & pay you, why would you take on his problem? That it has an aftermarket stock & is not factory original makes it an even easier decision. Just my two cents!
 
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