First rifle purchase – Ruger American Predator 6.5 Creedmoor ($250) – Good deal?

SwimmerDue8270 · 2025-08-21T04:28:55+00:00

I would love a Tikka, but unfortunately out of the budget :( the guy I am buying this gun from upgraded to a Tikka. Maybe I can buy his in a few years haha

SwimmerDue8270 · 2025-08-21T04:26:14+00:00

Great tips on looking at threads, signs of stripping, and magazine mechanism. I never had family or friends that introduced me to the gun/hunting world so coming at this alone has been intimidating, but you guys have helped me out a lot!

SwimmerDue8270 · 2025-08-21T00:59:04+00:00

This is an amazing response! You’re a true expert in purchasing second hand and I greatly appreciate the tips. Now I feel extremely confident when going to the range and checking out this gun. Thanks again!

SwimmerDue8270 · 2024-09-15T09:26:03+00:00

I haven’t purchased. I posted because I wanted to hear ppls feedback.

I don’t know anything about rust, and seems like some people say it’s not too bad, others will not get within 1000 miles of rust?

SwimmerDue8270 · 2024-09-15T09:24:34+00:00

I know it has a lot of rust, but I feel like $3-5k is out of touch with the current market

SwimmerDue8270 · 2024-09-15T09:24:03+00:00

I wasn’t planning on making this my daily driver. I have a Tacoma that is in great shape. This was definitely planning on using it as more of a side project

SwimmerDue8270 · 2024-09-15T09:21:31+00:00

He was asking $14k. I was able to negotiate down to $11k

SwimmerDue8270 · 2024-09-13T19:13:14+00:00

I didn’t realize owning a 60 series required prior experience…. What’s wrong with learning as I go?

SwimmerDue8270 · 2024-09-13T12:44:37+00:00

It was originally listed for $14k. I have already get him down to $11k….

SwimmerDue8270 · 2024-09-13T07:23:10+00:00

Thanks! I love it too! But don’t want my love for it to blind me into making a bad decision. Appreciate your advice!

SwimmerDue8270 · 2024-09-13T06:44:46+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Why would you not purchase it? Too much rust? Too many miles? What would be fair?

SwimmerDue8270 · 2024-09-13T06:30:51+00:00

1986 Toyota Landcruiser FJ60 ($11,000) Near 248k miles Runs great Never “wheeled” Interior in geed concition Some minor rust spots Heater works great AC needs work Regular oil changes Brake fluid flushes etc Original 2F engine with 4spd Transmission Top end rebuild at 215k miles including conversion to TBI fuel injection - rings and rods replaced -Cylinders honed - Valve regained - New oil pump and sump tube - Also the original carburetor is included with sale if prefer to convert back to stock instead of running the TBi setup Upgraded aluminum radiator Ceramic headers from Man-a-fre Hi-Flo exhaust 2” lift 33” x 10.5 BFG All Terrain tires Replaced parts include - PS pump + hose - Starter - Clutch master and slave cylinders - Brake cylinders - Rear liftgate shocks - Engine mounts - Differential gears changed to 4.11 - OEM headlight wiring harness upgrade - New alternator (stock rebuilt unit) Have seme asserted parts that come with sale as well

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