Would you risk it?

[BigNate]

You have to tell us how much first and if they have an idea of round count. Some risks are worth taking…

Asking $1200, no idea on round count. They did say I could bring in a borescope.

I like the feel of the action, stock is fine. It's the carbon wrapped barrel that I'm questioning.

 

[wyogoat]

Asking $1200, no idea on round count. They did say I could bring in a borescope.

I like the feel of the action, stock is fine. It's the carbon wrapped barrel that I'm questioning.

If you like it, it could be a great buy.
The only one I have experience with is a .270 WSM and it shoots great.
Let us know if you pick it up and what you think.

 

[Laelkhunter]

Any chance you can get the serial # (discreetly) and call CA to see if they have any info on build date, and maybe any returns or complaints?? Just grasping at straws here and trying to help. Maybe look at the action screws/bolts and see if they look buggered up? Could show signs of someone removing the stock/action to try to fix a problem?? What is the retail price of a similar new rifle (I know, no one pays retail)?

 

[HuntHarder]

Asking $1200, no idea on round count. They did say I could bring in a borescope.

I like the feel of the action, stock is fine. It's the carbon wrapped barrel that I'm questioning.

Why question the barrel? It's been proven by a few guys thst Christensen builds pretty consistent carbon barrels. Most, that have actually shot a few of them, will attest to their barrels. $1200, isn't a screaming deal imo. I'd pass, knowing that a few times a year, you can grab a new one for that price.

 

[BigNate]

Good idea to look again, get the SN to research.

The barrel question for me is why dump it? Is it shot out? Is this a problem child? Is the short braked muzzle blast the reason why it's available?
I plan on suppressing it myself.

 

[JFK]

If you can get it priced so that you aren’t underwater if you have to re-barrel. I’d just let your concerns be known to the shop, tell them what it’s worth to you as an action/stock with a big question mark on the barrel and see if they are willing to adjust price. Your concerns are well founded.