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Another Topper found a home this week
« on: April 04, 2010, 09:37:16 AM »
Was at the local shop looking for a 243 to start my 6mmAI project to no luck. There was a topper sitting there for $175. It looked like it had seen better days as far as looks so I looked it over pretty good and asked how long it had been there. Next thing ya know I was out the door with a serial prefix NE model 158 Topper 30-30 with a box of remington green box 150 grain to make sure she worked for $125. Like I said shes not much to look at right know but give me a few days and I will post the after pics.
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Re: Another Topper found a home this week
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2010, 10:36:50 AM »


Nice find...Congrats

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Re: Another Topper found a home this week
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2010, 10:45:06 AM »
What do you mean she ain't much to look at??    She's a beauty. ;D



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Re: Another Topper found a home this week
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2010, 11:59:45 AM »
Looks like some one put the older bbl on a newer frame. Nice find.Kurt
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Re: Another Topper found a home this week
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2010, 01:05:46 PM »
Quote from: PHATINJUN on April 04, 2010, 11:59:45 AM
Looks like some one put the older bbl on a newer frame. Nice find.Kurt

Heck, that is even better if it is an SB2 frame. The 30-30 can really be made to rock-n-roll with that kind of strength frame.
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Re: Another Topper found a home this week
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2010, 05:51:59 PM »
Hell of a deal!
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Re: Another Topper found a home this week
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2010, 06:01:21 PM »
Quote from: carbineman on April 04, 2010, 01:05:46 PM
Quote from: PHATINJUN on April 04, 2010, 11:59:45 AM
Looks like some one put the older bbl on a newer frame. Nice find.Kurt

Heck, that is even better if it is an SB2 frame. The 30-30 can really be made to rock-n-roll with that kind of strength frame.

Ah yes the frame, I was pretty sure it was a SB2. Just got around to taking it apart, confirmed SB2 frame. Stocks have been stripped and first coat of stain put on, red mahogany. I decided to leave all the dings and minor imperfections in the wood for character. I would like to brown the barrel and have the frame case hardened. Just not sure I can/want to try it myself. If its to much work I may try parkerizing it unless that is more involved. Will post more picture as it comes along.
I am pretty excited its a SB2 frame. I have 110gr v-max, 165gr rem psp, 165gr btsp interbonds and 180gr rem psp. Just need to snag a set of dies for it now. Hoping to use the 165gr btsp interbonds with good results.
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Re: Another Topper found a home this week
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2010, 07:46:40 PM »
Quote from: Ultra25-06 on April 04, 2010, 09:37:16 AM
Was at the local shop looking for a 243 to start my 6mmAI project to no luck. There was a topper sitting there for $175. It looked like it had seen better days as far as looks so I looked it over pretty good and asked how long it had been there. Next thing ya know I was out the door with a serial prefix NE model 158 Topper 30-30 with a box of remington green box 150 grain to make sure she worked for $125. Like I said shes not much to look at right know but give me a few days and I will post the after pics.
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Were you wearing a mask when you held them up?
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Re: Another Topper found a home this week
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2010, 04:20:07 AM »
Frame 'case colors' (vs real case hardening) may be achieved, or so Ive read online, at home. I have not tried it. The base metal influences the colors a lot. Sending out to have it done isnt cheap, and there you go, sending a receiver to an FFL again and back. If you did not mind that, check on the Metalife finishes, their 'coin silver' looks nice to me.
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Re: Another Topper found a home this week
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2010, 05:35:51 AM »
Quote from: briannmilewis on April 04, 2010, 07:46:40 PM
Quote from: Ultra25-06 on April 04, 2010, 09:37:16 AM
Was at the local shop looking for a 243 to start my 6mmAI project to no luck. There was a topper sitting there for $175. It looked like it had seen better days as far as looks so I looked it over pretty good and asked how long it had been there. Next thing ya know I was out the door with a serial prefix NE model 158 Topper 30-30 with a box of remington green box 150 grain to make sure she worked for $125. Like I said shes not much to look at right know but give me a few days and I will post the after pics.
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Were you wearing a mask when you held them up?

Lol ;D No but I did get that look like why in the world do you want this so bad?
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Today, at the front, he died...Today, what did you do? Next time you see a list of dead and wounded, ask yourself: "What have I done for freedom? What can I do tomorrow that will save the lives of men like this and help them win the war?"
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Re: Another Topper found a home this week
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2010, 07:05:01 PM »
I'm looking forward to seeing your "after" pics. It looks like it will be real nice one!
Bob
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Re: Another Topper found a home this week
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2010, 11:02:57 PM »
 Good find ! I like the straight stocks best. DR
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Re: Another Topper found a home this week
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2010, 04:39:28 PM »
Threw on a spare stock set today, the ones that came on it are still drying (stain). Wanted to see if she functioned, was going to shoot some targets but ended up being way to windy. I ended up shooting 20 rounds just to to see if it would act up and how the brass came out. Brass looks good, but man that ejector really throws the shells. Stocks are almost done, barrel reblued, just trying to decide if I want to mess with the frame or leave it. Picke up a shell holder and dies along with 50 rounds of brass. First load work will begin with 165 rem psp. Also picked up a scope rail for it in case I decide to throw a 1x or 2x on it that I have laying around.
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What did you do today...for Freedom?
Today, at the front, he died...Today, what did you do? Next time you see a list of dead and wounded, ask yourself: "What have I done for freedom? What can I do tomorrow that will save the lives of men like this and help them win the war?"
Taken from WWII poster, still applies today.
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