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Swampman

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Sow's Ear
« on: December 16, 2006, 12:39:39 AM »
Here's a .30-30 with walnut stock, cut checkering, and a Leupold Rifleman.  Total cost about $400.00.

Shoots a tad over MOA with Winchester factory ammo.  I haven't worked up a load for it yet.  Most of this gun came from folks on this site.  Thanks!

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Offline EVOC ONE

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Re: Sow's Ear
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2006, 12:46:00 AM »
That is one fine looking rifle. The look fits the caliber, as well.  The .30-30 is vintage enough to sit beside the .38-55 and .45-70.  Perhaps, H&R/NEF should offer a BC/Target Rifle version of the .30-30.

Great Job  ;)

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Re: Sow's Ear
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2006, 01:33:14 AM »
very nice ,, did yu change that  stock ? did yu add a pad and cut off the cresent  part? iam wanting to build something similair but  cut down the barrel to say 17 in , in a 30/30 or 357 for a shorty carbine , and use peep sights


evoc???? a 30/30  in a buff wow  yu got it there man that would be a  dandy in my book, no reason they couldnt???if they think a colt  would sell  what about a 30twice???
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Re: Sow's Ear
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2006, 01:39:48 AM »
Swampy that baby is 'fat' as my young friends would say.   Translation; very nice.  I like those stocks.
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« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2006, 01:53:15 AM »
I think Trader 72 provided the stock set.  The barrel, action, and scope base came from a gentleman in GA.  The scope was on sale at Bass Pro, and the Weaver Quad-Loc rings came from Walmart.  I like the cresent buttplate, and feel that it's OK on a .30-30.  On a heavy kicker the recoil pad would be nice.  I want to put a 1" high quality leather sling on it using a front barrel band from Uncle Mike's.
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Re: Sow's Ear
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2006, 01:59:10 AM »
Come on Brett get with it. Everybody knows that when your saying something's really nice it's "PHAT" that PH denotes that you are not discussing actual fat. As in "Yo Dog, dat rifle's PHAT".
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« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2006, 02:27:25 AM »
Very nice looking Rifle.

Markus you were close, but the proppa spelling of Dog is Dawg.

"Yo Dawg, dat rifle's PHAT".
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« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2006, 03:18:42 AM »
I don't think anyone could "not" like that setup. It is a beauty and I am more than just a little bit curious as to what reloads would do for it. Please keep us updated as to load development in this rifle.
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Re: Sow's Ear
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2006, 03:35:48 AM »
Very nice! I'm planning on doing something like that in .357 also.
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Re: Sow's Ear
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2006, 03:36:58 AM »
swampman

Now there is a rifle that would NOT need a coat of paint , very nice .  ;)

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« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2006, 04:45:25 AM »
i dont know stimply???? maybe a racing strip? down the side? couple stp stickers on it?????no just kiddin guys dont string me up  :o :o :o :o
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Re: Sow's Ear
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2006, 07:59:27 AM »
Swampman that 30-30 is a beauty to behold, truely now a a slik purse. It is a classic looking gun all the way. And the addition of a nice 1" leather sling held on by a barrel band is oustanding. You buddy , just like Charlie Tuna, have great taste...Congratulations!!!!....<><.... :)


P.S. - any thoughts on the reciever?
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Re: Sow's Ear
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2006, 01:04:09 PM »
"any thoughts on the reciever?"

I can't sell it that cheap.  I guess I have an expensive paper weight.
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« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2006, 04:28:23 PM »


Very nice...very nice indeed...

Mac
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Re: Sow's Ear
« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2006, 04:51:39 PM »
Quote from: lotus on December 16, 2006, 02:27:25 AM
Very nice looking Rifle.

Markus you were close, but the proppa spelling of Dog is Dawg.

"Yo Dawg, dat rifle's PHAT".

What do I know anyway I'm a 42 year old redneck.

That rifle is a real beauty! I true classic.
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Re: Sow's Ear
« Reply #15 on: December 17, 2006, 08:21:05 AM »
Swampman, That is really a great looking handi. Is that a 22in barrel or is cut down some. I'm really gonna have to build me one too.  :)
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Re: Sow's Ear
« Reply #16 on: December 17, 2006, 08:31:57 AM »
It's 22" which I feel is short enough.
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Re: Sow's Ear
« Reply #17 on: December 17, 2006, 09:50:23 AM »
Wow what a  nice looking Handi.

John 
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