1967 Remington 788.
The 30-30 club, are you in?
- Thread starter John Y Cannuck
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1967 Remington 788.
- Location
- East GTA, Ontario, Canada
I shot my first deer (mid 80's) with my used Winchester Ranger 30-30, which lost its loading gate the day before while being sighted in (one shot capacity!). A Hydro pole away, with small space between trees on both sides, from sitting position, deer walked from right to left, raised gun quickly, put Red-Dot on upper-chest, and kaboom! Tried to maintain "follow-through", but blinked during "kaboom", and I thought I missed. Rookie thing is, I racked the gun and held it on target for about 4 - 5 minutes waiting for the next deer to follow the leader across the hydro line, forgetting there was NO BULLETS in the gun!!! Racked 'er open, inserted one round (150 gr Winchester-X Jacketed Hollow-point), and waited another several minutes. When arms got too tired, I grabbed gear and walked over to check for blood.
I had dropped the 8-point buck right there in its track, laying on its side in tall grass (hence I couldn't see it), with shot hitting lower spine and exploding in the chest cavity. First deer ever (third year hunting deer), about 100 - 110 yards, small window of opportunity, clean kill. The Winchester Ranger can get the job done! My longer range tool is a Winchester Featherweight, bolt action .308, 150 gr Silver -tip, with a modest 3-9x40 scope. Will see if I can find the pictures and put up (no digital back then!)
Happy New Year!
I had dropped the 8-point buck right there in its track, laying on its side in tall grass (hence I couldn't see it), with shot hitting lower spine and exploding in the chest cavity. First deer ever (third year hunting deer), about 100 - 110 yards, small window of opportunity, clean kill. The Winchester Ranger can get the job done! My longer range tool is a Winchester Featherweight, bolt action .308, 150 gr Silver -tip, with a modest 3-9x40 scope. Will see if I can find the pictures and put up (no digital back then!)
Happy New Year!
the spank
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- Planet Earth Wearing My Tinfoil Hat
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- In the shadows of the Rockies
I've taken a few Moose at that range with my aperture-sighted Marlin .45-70. Would that count?
137 yards to be exact. Took a nice 2x3 with my brothers pre-64 using a 150gr Winchester Silvertip. Dropped him, Spine shot. I held high, a little too high But needless to say it worked.
Don't own one now but have had several over the years, first was savage 340 when I was about 15, shot my second deer with that one, then several 94's in 30-30 and 32 special and the last one a 336 in 30-30. Good calibre for deer or moose at reasonable range, would still have one but can't justify a scope on a 30-30 and can't see open sights anymore.
Question for you 30-30 guys....
I have a Winchester 94-30 W.F.C (stamped on the receiver) and the serial # dates it at '49. The gun was not kept in ideal conditions (think wrapped in a sheet in the garage for 20 years) and the bluing is showing some serious wear. The wood is in great shape but the rust is making this thing look like a P.O.S.
How bad will restoring this hurt the value?
I have a Winchester 94-30 W.F.C (stamped on the receiver) and the serial # dates it at '49. The gun was not kept in ideal conditions (think wrapped in a sheet in the garage for 20 years) and the bluing is showing some serious wear. The wood is in great shape but the rust is making this thing look like a P.O.S.
How bad will restoring this hurt the value?
Scott
That gun doesn't have much value to start with. Anything of that era - unless its engraved or has octagonal barrel - that is not in excellent to mint condition is not worth much. My advice would be that if you intent to use the gun on a regular basis get the bluing done by a professional in a hot bath. It last much longer and is much nicer compared to aftermarket blueing. You can do the complete dissambly and cleaning fairly easily to save on cost.
That gun doesn't have much value to start with. Anything of that era - unless its engraved or has octagonal barrel - that is not in excellent to mint condition is not worth much. My advice would be that if you intent to use the gun on a regular basis get the bluing done by a professional in a hot bath. It last much longer and is much nicer compared to aftermarket blueing. You can do the complete dissambly and cleaning fairly easily to save on cost.
Thanks for the reply. It is a plain jane version. No engraving and standard barrel. I come from the automotive industry so coatings are no big deal. If I mess it up It wont be a big deal. I like to see what I can do.
Post pictures when your done.
- Location
- NFA country
Dads old beater of a Winchester 94 in 30-30 (says WCF on the barrel) bought in the 50s or perhaps earlier is my only hunting rifle.
It's brought down deer and moose and shoots accurately and reliably to this day.
It's brought down deer and moose and shoots accurately and reliably to this day.
Reloaderdude
CGN Regular
- Location
- In the Northern SK Bush
Sure as hell I have at least one Marlin 336 30/30
Why not? Best bush gun ever produced -- tough as nails and shoots cast spot on
Why not? Best bush gun ever produced -- tough as nails and shoots cast spot on
My first rifle back in the early 80's was a Winchester 1894 .30-30. Logged many hours in the bush with that gun. Always owned one. Something about it... just feels great to have it in your hands.
My current 1960 Winchester 1894 .30-.30.
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