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  1. 17-07-2023, 09:26 PM #1
    Dama dama
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    Recently bought a H&R 58 Topper in 30-30 (with a 20ga barrel too), so will use that on game with open sights as mounting a scope will be awkward.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dama dama View Post
    Recently bought a H&R 58 Topper in 30-30 (with a 20ga barrel too), so will use that on game with open sights as mounting a scope will be awkward.
    Had one years ago in a 12ga.
    Could hit a 6" card at 50-60 yards with slugs.
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    Stewart Island, Marlin 30/30 borrowed from an older friend for the day. Beautiful rifle, superb balance. Shot at about 4 metres. Mate also borrowed my Swede carbine 6.5 and shot a white tail when it was asleep.Name: rifle.JPG Views: 234 Size: 343.8 KB

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