Is this gun worth the money? Getting it for $500...?

Question

I Purchased this Ruger in 12/06 (have receipt) and I've only shot this 1 time at a range (about 150 rounds). The base (silver) model was $250. Butler Creek fluted barrel was $150. Silver/gray laminated stock with thumbhole was $150. Volquartsen TG2000 2.5lb trigger kit was $200. Bushnell 3-9x40 Scope was $65. Scope mounts $35. Extra Anniversary clear magazine $20. Aluminum case $50. I also have a couple hundred rounds to add in and a brand new sandbag rest and a pair of Smith & Wesson glasses as well. The rifle is spotless with no dings or dents.

Answer 1

Are you a bounty hunter sent from the past to the future

Answer 2

If you are describing a Ruger 10-22 base rifle that has been custom upgraded with the items you listed I would say you got a "fair" deal. As a Gunsmith and Custom Rifle Builder I love converting these rifles into "tack drivers" with button rifled Match barrels and Volquartsen triggers. Whomever sold you this didn't lose money on this gun selling it to you. All of the extras he threw in add to the value overall. The retail price on a new Ruger 10-22 is only $169-189 dollars if it is stainless steel.He made money on you there. I have no idea what type/brand of replacement stock he used so I can't put a value on that. The Volquartsen trigger TG 2000 trigger group is also expensive, but the kits don't cost $200. The completed Volquartsen receivers do, in fact they are a little more.
I have built about 18 of these to date for customers, .22LR,.22 Magnum,and .17HMR and the cost is determined by the component parts used. The cheapest rifle I built cost $650, and the most expensive cost close to $1250.00. The other rifles were somewhere in between.

Answer 3

Offer 400 in cash.

Answer 4

What I read into this is..... you need to spend $500 to make a Ruger shoot straight.

Call me a pessimist, but I'll stick with my Marlin .22, thank you.

Answer 5

mate $500 is cheap. GIve my the details and i will buy it.