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Live in East Texas. Will travel to HouTex or DFW for FTF for right rifle at right price.

I have a 182 series with 3 30rd mags and around 800rds of ammo -- wasn't really looking to sell more looking to trade but if price is right would sell -- located on east side of Houston -- North Shore / Channelview area

Really looking for a Ranch Rifle version or I think they're called a 580 series...

Mine is considered a ranch rifle and is a 183 series in stainless.

steve817 wrote:Mine is considered a ranch rifle and is a 183 series in stainless.

think the ranch rifle applies to them all somewhat but there is a slight difference -- most people i know prefer the older 183 and before series

In 2003, Ruger again overhauled the design and the production process to improve accuracy and update the styling while at the same time reducing production costs. The new models, marketed as Ranch Rifles, are based on the previous Ranch models, with integral scope bases. In 2005, the new ranch rifles carried serial numbers beginning with 580. These rifles are sometimes referred to as 580 series ranch rifles. These new models use a modified gas system designed to reduce barrel vibration, and new iron sights.

PBR wrote:

steve817 wrote:Mine is considered a ranch rifle and is a 183 series in stainless.

think the ranch rifle applies to them all somewhat but there is a slight difference -- most people i know prefer the older 183 and before series

I wonder why that is. One would think people would want the newer supposedly more accurate ones. But you are right, they do want them. I carried mine into a gun show a while back to look for a new sling and before I could even pay to get in I was surrounded by people all wanting to know how much I was selling it for.

steve817 wrote: I wonder why that is. One would think people would want the newer supposedly more accurate ones. But you are right, they do want them. I carried mine into a gun show a while back to look for a new sling and before I could even pay to get in I was surrounded by people all wanting to know how much I was selling it for.

sometimes newer doesnt always mean better

Any interest in a mini 30?

Humanphibian wrote:Any interest in a mini 30?

No. Thanks... Sorry I let this go so long. We had a death in the family and my priorities have changed. I guess I should just let this thread end here.