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Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! jwall #10949104 02/11/16
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle
elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico	Originally Posted by jwall hey Elknh. & milesp- Those are some great rifles PLUS coming from Dr H. WOW ..... I will DOUBLE what both of you paid for them. Jerry Ken Howell gave the rifle to me,no money was exchanged. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

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Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! elkhunternm #10949137 02/11/16
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas J jwall Campfire Ranger
jwall Campfire Ranger J Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas	Originally Posted by elkhunternm Originally Posted by jwall I will DOUBLE what both of you paid for them. Jerry Ken Howell gave the rifle to me,no money was exchanged. YES ! YES ! You MISSED my point. I still will DOUBLE what you paid. jwall- * 3100 guy* A Flat Trajectory is Never a Handicap Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! jwall #10949156 02/11/16
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle
elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,158 Likes: 3 Southern New Mexico	Originally Posted by jwall Originally Posted by elkhunternm Originally Posted by jwall I will DOUBLE what both of you paid for them. Jerry Ken Howell gave the rifle to me,no money was exchanged. YES ! YES ! You MISSED my point. I still will DOUBLE what you paid. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! ismith #10949749 02/11/16
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Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter O Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 12,164 Likes: 4	No pictures, but, Remington Sportsman 48 shotgun that my Mom bought my Dad for their first Christmas back in 1954. 20 gauge, plain barrel. First firearm I ever shot. Will go to my son in due time...

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! ismith #10949862 02/11/16
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,946 Likes: 5 Georgia J JMR40 Campfire Outfitter
JMR40 Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,946 Likes: 5 Georgia	I bought my 1st centerfire rifle during the summer of 1975 with money earned mowing grass. Paid $250 OTD for this 700 ADL, a 3-9X Bushnell scope, mounts, sling and box of ammo. The gunshop had to install swivel studs since they weren't included. They mounted the scope too. I used this rifle exclusively for for years. About 20 years ago it proved to be one of the rifles that would fire without pulling the trigger. It saw limited use after that and it did it again about 10 years ago and it has been retired ever since. I've been meaning to replace the trigger, but had moved onto better rifles and it got moved to the back of the safe. About a year ago someone posted the Edge stock for sale used at a decent price and I bought it. Took her out to the range Tuesday and did this at 100 yards and at 200 yards Considering I couldn't see the target 1/2 the time because of the snow I think that is pretty good. I came home and finally ordered that new trigger for it. It'll be in Monday and I think it is time to bring her out of retirement. Most people don't really want the truth. They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.

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Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! milespatton #10949973 02/11/16
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas J jwall Campfire Ranger
jwall Campfire Ranger J Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas	Originally Posted by elkhunternm Ken Howell gave me this rifle 18 months ago. Originally Posted by milespatton The .280 RCBS gifted to me by the late Ken Howell. One of my most prized possessions. It was on the cover of March-April issue of Rifle Magazine. miles Hey Guys - let me 'back up' a little. NOT to derail this thread but... I really feel you guys are very lucky - not just to have a rifle that belonged to Dr. H but that you had a relationship and friendship such that he gave you a rifle. That's Very KOOL! ! I didn't know him personally but he and I had several conversations 'here' on the fire. I was glad at the time and even more glad now since he has passed that... I had opportunities to express my appreciation TO HIM for the help and guidance I got FROM him thru his writings. He was one of some that really helped me in the 70s-80s as I was 'blooming' into a real 'Loony' and I didn't even know that was what was happening. Others passed that I did not get an opportunity to say thanks. I'll just leave it at that. Jerry now back to the thread. jwall- * 3100 guy* A Flat Trajectory is Never a Handicap Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! ismith #10949986 02/11/16
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,691 J jt402 Campfire Regular
jt402 Campfire Regular J Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,691	Long story short these two belonged to relatives who were also hunting companions and friends. The LC SMITH double hammer gun was purchased by Wife's grandfather about 1900. In the fifties, it was given to her father. FIL was my quail hunting guide, companion, and friend. Many super quail hunts together. He was deadly on early season birds as the barrels had been cut from 32 to 28, chokes go The other was purchased by me for Cousin while I was working my way at college. I bought it on the bosses wholesale account. His kids and grandkids used it. Grand son, who seem ego see me more than grandad for hunting lore, wanted a sling. All he could find was the grass rope. We made a sling. After a crash that took several lives, including Cousin and Grandson, Cousin's daughter gifted me the Mountie altering hearing the story. The two hang in our home in a place of honor. Edit. Sorry , I can't post photos on this forum directly from the computer. I don't do photobucket..... Jack Last edited by jt402; 02/11/16. "Do not blame Caesar, blame the people...who have...rejoiced in their loss of freedom....Blame the people who hail him when he speaks of the 'new, wonderful, good, society'...to mean ,..living fatly at the expense of the industrious." Cicero

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! ismith #10950112 02/11/16
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wldthg Campfire Regular W Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,739 Upstate NY	Both German 98's My Father brought them back from WWII top one Mine Bottom one my Brother's Same Gunsmith did the work

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! ismith #10950294 02/11/16
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Odessa Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,284 Downeast NC	This Winchester M94 carbine in 32 WIN SPL was gifted to me by a great buddy two days prior to his passing (he knew he was passing and sent for me). Also this Stevens Springfield 20 gauge SxS that my great uncle bought new from my granddad's hardware store during WW-II for my cousin. My cousin and my dad hunted both rabbit and birds with this shotgun in the 1940's and 1950's. When it became mine in 2009 it had been in the packhouse on one of the farms for 35+ years - I refinished the wood and fitted a new buttplate and had a gunsmith clean and adjust the action and polish the bores - it is retired now. One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others. Archibald Rutledge

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! JMR40 #10950377 02/11/16
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,116 Likes: 12 Battle Born	Originally Posted by JMR40 I bought my 1st centerfire rifle during the summer of 1975 with money earned mowing grass. Paid $250 OTD for this 700 ADL, a 3-9X Bushnell scope, mounts, sling and box of ammo. The gunshop had to install swivel studs since they weren't included. They mounted the scope too. I used this rifle exclusively for for years. About 20 years ago it proved to be one of the rifles that would fire without pulling the trigger. It saw limited use after that and it did it again about 10 years ago and it has been retired ever since. I've been meaning to replace the trigger, but had moved onto better rifles and it got moved to the back of the safe. About a year ago someone posted the Edge stock for sale used at a decent price and I bought it. Took her out to the range Tuesday and did this at 100 yards and at 200 yards Considering I couldn't see the target 1/2 the time because of the snow I think that is pretty good. I came home and finally ordered that new trigger for it. It'll be in Monday and I think it is time to bring her out of retirement. I can see where that blizzard could affect your shooting.. Glad to see you made it out of there...: Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

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Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! ismith #10950401 02/11/16
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smithrjd Campfire Tracker S Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,468	No pictures right now, but a 1944 BCD Mauser 98K, my first "deer rifle" Sporterized, in a period Bishop stock Original 8mm barrel etc. blew the budget when I first got married, installed a Redfield peep sight. Think I spent $125 total with the peep site.. It did however provide meat, many deer with this one, and I still have it. Also have an Ithaca 37 in 20 gauge that my son tried to get, as he is a lefty. Got a Browning BPS instead. The Ithaca is my grouse gun.

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! ismith #10950432 02/11/16
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shortactionsmoker Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 6,314 Western Kentucky	Dad's dad gave it to him when he was 10. He gave it to me when I was 10. My son turns 10 in two years. It's the only one I have that means anything... I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! bsa1917hunter #10950434 02/11/16
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,946 Likes: 5 Georgia J JMR40 Campfire Outfitter
JMR40 Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,946 Likes: 5 Georgia	Hey, this is GA. They are predicting as much as a foot here Sunday night though. Could be interesting next week. Most people don't really want the truth. They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! ismith #10950449 02/11/16
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mudhen Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 14,104 Boot Heel of New Mexico	Custom Interarms Mark X, .338 Howell (338-280 Improved) Ben Some days it takes most of the day for me to do practically nothing...

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! mudhen #10950476 02/11/16
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SLM Campfire Ranger S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,929 Likes: 1 NM	Very nice.

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! mudhen #10950506 02/11/16
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 12,664 West Virginia D Dave_in_WV Campfire Outfitter
Dave_in_WV Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 12,664 West Virginia	My son. "High Brass" bought this rifle for me. I bought this 760 the year High Brass was born. It was his favorite rifle. This is my late friend and mentor's custom 243 ground hog rifle, "Sweet Thing". Bob gave me all of his long guns. The Karma bus always has an empty seat when it comes around.- High Brass There's battle lines being drawn Nobody's right if everybody's wrong

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! ismith #10950552 02/11/16
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 14,104 Boot Heel of New Mexico mudhen Campfire Outfitter
mudhen Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 14,104 Boot Heel of New Mexico	Well, just had to dig this one out of the safe: my first center-fire rifle. I bought it the year that I graduated from high school (1961)--a Model 70 Fwt .30-06. For over 20 years, this was the only "big game" rifle that I owned. I shot most everything with it, from coyotes and bobcats up to elk. I also used it quite a bit for scientific collecting with 130-grain hand loads. It has been through 3 scopes and two stocks: the ones shown are the 4th scope and the 3rd stock. In the early 1990s, I met a very good stock maker and rifle tinkerer up in Albuquerque. He restocked the rifle for me and restored and refined the metal. It still shoots most hand loads well under an inch at a hundred yards. I just mounted a new Leupold FX-II 6x36 in anticipation of hunting with it again this fall. It's been a while since we hunted together and I am looking forward to it. Last edited by mudhen; 02/11/16. Ben Some days it takes most of the day for me to do practically nothing...

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! mudhen #10950629 02/11/16
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,011 Likes: 1 J Jericho Campfire Outfitter
Jericho Campfire Outfitter J Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,011 Likes: 1	Wow, these are some really nice guns you guys are showing! Keep them coming!

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! ismith #10950727 02/11/16
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horse1 Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,559 Likes: 1 In the vicinity of dandihood	Hoping to keep these around for a while. I bought the rifle with a broken stock from the gun shop I worked at while in College. I got the Beretta a bit over a yr ago having always wanted a SxS I could shoot well, and this one I can. Beretta 626 26" 20ga. Very early Kimber of Oregon Super America that's been re-barreled with a 1/2 Octagon 1/2 round McGowan in 223Rem: If I'm able to shoot this one well I'll probably keep it around for a bit as well 20ga 28" Beretta 471 SilverHawk: Last edited by horse1; 02/11/16. I can walk on water.......................but I do stagger a bit on alcohol.

Re: Rifles with the most sentimental value- post'em if you've got 'em! jwall #10951026 02/11/16
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 19,108 Arkansas milespatton Campfire Ranger
milespatton Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 19,108 Arkansas	Quote I will DOUBLE what both of you paid for them. Not even for 10 times the original price. miles Look out for number 1, don't step in number 2.

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