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Is this a New-Old .223?
« on: February 18, 2012, 11:49:25 AM »
I was at LL Bean today and picked up what I think is a heck of a deal.  Its a .223 rifle, 20" bbl on a black plastic stock.  It has a Herters shell carrier on the stock, weaver scope base, sling, sling hardware, and a case!!!!!
 
The serial number is NP30****.  The good folks at LL Bean said they thought LL Bean had bought up some old stock and that this rifle was a "package deal".  The rifle is "New Unfired" but was sold as used.  The price was $185.00 and I thought this VERY good.  So much so I could not leave it.
 
Could this really be a 2000 model year? ??? ....and if so it is then a 1-12 twist?  Any assistance is VERY much appreciated.  Thanks, Jim.
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Re: Is this a New-Old .223?
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2012, 11:54:35 AM »
Sounds like a Superlight made in 2000 which would be 1:12", congrats!  ;)

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Re: Is this a New-Old .223?
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2012, 12:12:00 PM »
THANK YOU!!!!!!  it looks like a great little rifle and will be my back up Coyote set-up.  I was hoping it was 1-12 for 55 grn ammo!!!!!  Thanks for the info. Great !!!!!!!
ps:  see PM's for update on bbl "lost" :o in transit :).  pete is ok, payment reversed.  I have zero clue what the USPO did with my package :-\ .  Sorry all around for the worry :'( .
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Re: Is this a New-Old .223?
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2012, 12:25:24 PM »
With the LOP at 11 3/4" its a bit short BUT.....can I add a regular butt stock and get a "normal" adult  :P  sized LOP?  If not, I'll just use it for winter hunts ;D ;D ;D :-* Much appreciated.
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Re: Is this a New-Old .223?
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2012, 12:33:33 PM »
It sound like a youth model with the short length of pull. An adult buttstock will swap right over, no problems at all....<><....:)
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Re: Is this a New-Old .223?
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2012, 12:37:14 PM »
SAWEEEET!  Thats what I thought but wanted to check.  I happen to have an extra MC laminated stock!!!  Sounds like I made a smart decision to pick it up.  Thanks MSP.
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Re: Is this a New-Old .223?
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2012, 01:23:18 PM »
For $185, I don't think you could have gone Wrong!!! Congrats! :)
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Re: Is this a New-Old .223?
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2012, 01:52:24 PM »
YA DONE GOOD ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D

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