Ruger M77 Compact .243

[res308]

My son has one of these. Perfect little rifle with the walnut stock. He's moved on to a Savage Hog Hunter in .308. His stepfather is wanting to buy the Ruger for his young son. 

We've tried to look up prices but they're all over the place. 

What do y'all think is a good ballpark price for him to charge his stepfather?  He wants to give him a fair deal but he's not going to give it away. 

[jeff43]

8 hours ago, res308 said:

My son has one of these. Perfect little rifle with the walnut stock. He's moved on to a Savage Hog Hunter in .308. His stepfather is wanting to buy the Ruger for his young son. 

We've tried to look up prices but they're all over the place. 

What do y'all think is a good ballpark price for him to charge his stepfather?  He wants to give him a fair deal but he's not going to give it away. 

I’d hang on to it if I was him.

[res308]

He would except for the fact that it'll be going to his little stepbrother 

[derf]

He would forever be his brothers hero. And proud of it. If this is his Mother’s son, Give him his first rifle.        My big brother has always been my hero. He bought me my first bicycle. 

[Frog4aday]

In deals like this with family the rule of thumb is sell LOW so he isn't creating any ill will or sore feelings. If it was me I'd say $300 and consider that a "win" for everyone.

The real world prices on these Ruger 77s, especially the old red butt/tang safety models, is pushing $600 easily. That's w/o scope. Really clean ones go even higher. But...not to family. Gotta discount heavily to family or, better yet, it's a Christmas gift, you know?

[Hozzie]

If he does sell it, just have an agreement he can buy it back for what they paid.  Or just let the kid use it and keep it.  

[Fishman731]

I'd try for at least $700 if it's in good shape.  rifles are high right now.