Previously posted "thumper" (1895GS with OEM pepper laminate, talleys and a Leupold 2.25X in 7/8") is gonna be supplemented in the thick stuff this year with its lighter 336SS cousin in .30-30 wearing a Champion synthetic stock, this profile Pachmayr decelerator, and using Hornady Leverrevolution and a fixed Leupold 2.5X. bases are 2 piece millets with ultra-low leupold turn-in rings. Had the gun for a while, but not with this scope - which came too late for deer last year. I had to custom order it from Korth to get a german post reticle - which is SCHWING.