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I have a 21” fieldcraft in 6.5 creed. It’s a little longer LOP than I’d prefer and I have to mount the scope way back to compensate for the long LOP.
Would it hurt resale value if I cut to 13.5” lop?
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Why would you not cut it back?
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I have a 21” fieldcraft in 6.5 creed. It’s a little longer LOP than I’d prefer and I have to mount the scope way back to compensate for the long LOP.
Would it hurt resale value if I cut to 13.5” lop? If it's done right, No it should not affect its resale.
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I have a 21” fieldcraft in 6.5 creed. It’s a little longer LOP than I’d prefer and I have to mount the scope way back to compensate for the long LOP.
Would it hurt resale value if I cut to 13.5” lop? If it[s done right No it should not affect its resale. I disagree, it will impact resale. But, what's more important; functionality and usefulness or forgoing a few dollars sometime in the future?
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The LOP on mine was entirely too long, I was going to do it but sent it down the road instead. Did not even remotely like the fit of that rifle.
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I’d cut it and keep it unless there’s something you’d like better.
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I have a 21” fieldcraft in 6.5 creed. It’s a little longer LOP than I’d prefer and I have to mount the scope way back to compensate for the long LOP.
Would it hurt resale value if I cut to 13.5” lop? Sure, it could affect resale. But it could also be exactly what someone is looking for. Either cut it and have a proper fit or cut bait on it.
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I have a 21” fieldcraft in 6.5 creed. It’s a little longer LOP than I’d prefer and I have to mount the scope way back to compensate for the long LOP.
Would it hurt resale value if I cut to 13.5” lop? Like others say, it might affect resale a bit, but not much if done right. If it keeps you from enjoying the rifle, then do it. You could always just go with a thinner pad and not cut the stock itself. If somebody wanted to go back to original LOP later, they could just replace the pad.
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it will effect the value, how much, I don't know
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I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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I'd pay less for it having a 14" LOP.
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Selling it won't be an issue. The market will be as is for quite awhile.
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I can use it the way it is with zero problems and I use it a fair amount. I would rather have the scope mounted further forward. For me it’s only for aesthetics. I will likely not worry about it at all.
Regards, Nick- Georgia
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I believe Joe Ducos is who you want to do the work. Ask Stick as he's had several cut down.
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There was one of those random leftovers on gunbroker several months back that barrett had cut themselves and was selling. A 6.5 Grendel or 7.62x39 if my memory serves me correctly. I believe it sold for significantly less than the other gun they had listed. I'm sure the caliber prob had something to do with it as well though.
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It may reduce resale value but the at the same time increase it's value to you.
Many people buy rifles as investments. More power to em'.
I buy them to use them.
If making a modification leads me to use one more, its a win.
Not long ago I had my LH M70 rebored to 9.3x62. I plan on shortening the stock and fitting a better recoil pad as well.
Resale reduced for sure but now I can't wait to use it instead of letting it collect dust.
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I've a RU77 Tanger in .338WM that has been modified by epoxy bedding, Mag-Na-Port, Decelerator Pad, trigger tweaked, rear scope base notched as a sight, front sight added ( came naked- and Ruger irons are way too obtrusive), stick on rubber cheek pad added to better fit my long neck. Needs refinishing, too. It's a tool which is accurate and effective. It's a tool for my use. I'm unlikely to sell it any time soon, but if I do, the buyer will pay my price - or it won't be sold. I almost never haggle. I have never understood how effectively modifying a mass-produced gun to make it more usable reduces the value.... but there are a lot of Karens out there who think funny.. YMMV. Now, a high end fancy piece, a work of art, or a custom piece- none of which I would personally buy - may be a hearse of another collar.
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If I'm buying a firearm to use, I modify it to fit me.
If I'm buying a firearm because its value is in its interest to collectors, I want it to be factory original or as close to factory original as it can be.
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13 1/2” is standard and will fit more folks than 14” anyway. In this market with no more being made and a desirable caliber? You won’t get a dime less than you would uncut.
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