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Old 10-31-2021, 04:06 PM
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Default Breaking out the one gun that I would never shoot!
Long story on this 30/30 my grandfather carried this gun from new till he died in 2001!! It was the only thing I ever actually treasured as a safe queen. Going on a hunting trip tomorrow. Fired 3 shots at 100 yards today all within 10 inches. Gave me some motivation after this past year!

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Old 10-31-2021, 05:19 PM
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Wouldn't it be great to drill one with GP smiling down on you. Good luck tomorrow.
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Old 10-31-2021, 06:29 PM
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My guess is he'd want you to get joy out of it. Good luck and close the loop with a good yarn.
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Old 10-31-2021, 06:38 PM
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Best way to appreciate his rifle is take it hunting like your grandfather would

Hope it brings you good luck
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Old 10-31-2021, 07:11 PM
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I think it would be great if you could drop an animal with that. I have a similar 30-30 from my great grandfather as well that I've considered taking a few times. It certainly worked for them many times.
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Old 10-31-2021, 07:12 PM
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I think he'd be smiling if you got a chance to use it.
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Old 10-31-2021, 07:49 PM
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Shoot/use that rifle!
I brought out my grandpa's 50+ year old fishing rod this past summer.
Caught a bunch a walleyes with it.
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Old 10-31-2021, 07:58 PM
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Wouldn't it be great to drill one with GP smiling down on you. Good luck tomorrow.
That would be a trophy for darn sure, best of luck and please let us know if you tag one, size won't matter much. Just knowing your GP looked down that same sight and squeezed the same trigger your going to squeeze will be one day you won't forget.

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Old 10-31-2021, 09:13 PM
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Bag one and post pics! Good luck!!
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Old 10-31-2021, 11:58 PM
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Very cool for sure.
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Old 11-01-2021, 06:09 AM
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Good on you...

Grandpa will be with you...

Enjoy the hunt!...
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Old 11-01-2021, 09:28 AM
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I would love to take an animal with my of my grandpa's guns! Good luck
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Old 11-01-2021, 10:28 AM
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Grand daddy’s gun by Blake Shelton
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Old 11-02-2021, 02:38 PM
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I hear this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H74RqPzKrY0
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