Winchester Trapper 30-30, finally got one

Seanik · 02-20-2008, 06:19 PM

I bought a 30-30 Trapper AE over the net and it finally got here. I believe it was made in the mid to late 1980's with this serial #5375XXX. It has a Leupold 4X scope and is in excellent condition. I may have paid a bit more than intended but she sure is purty. This will be my primary deer rifle with Hornady Leverevolution ammo. I recently cleaned up and restored a pre 64 "94", next project will be to do the same with a post 64 "94", I'm sure theres some around that need help. I attached a pic of the trapper hope it works.

Seanik

Dutch · 03-09-2008, 10:07 PM

Sweet. I'm been thinking hard about a trapper for awhile. I can't make up my mind about the caliber. It would be hard to beat the 30-30. Range report would be appreciated.

mitch_mckee · 03-09-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Seanik

I bought a 30-30 Trapper AE over the net and it finally got here. I believe it was made in the mid to late 1980's with this serial #5375XXX. It has a Leupold 4X scope and is in excellent condition. I may have paid a bit more than intended but she sure is purty. This will be my primary deer rifle with Hornady Leverevolution ammo. I recently cleaned up and restored a pre 64 "94", next project will be to do the same with a post 64 "94", I'm sure theres some around that need help. I attached a pic of the trapper hope it works.

Seanik

Mighty fine little rifle there!

My brother got me one with the 20" barrel. Consider getting that scope off there and putting on a Williams aperture sight. It's the way it ought to be. More compact and easier to aim. What more could you want?

Seanik · 03-10-2008, 10:40 AM

I really like the Winchesters. The reason for the 4X scope here in Pa is making sure Bucks have enough points on their antlers. Some areas require 4 points on a side and others require 3 points, it's all part of Pa's trophy Buck program. I agree the Williams peep sight is an improvement but when your eyes get into the senior catagory magnafication is a must for most of us. Thanks, your reply is appreciated.

03-09-2008, 10:07 PM	#2
Dutch Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arkansas Ozarks Posts: 41	Sweet. I'm been thinking hard about a trapper for awhile. I can't make up my mind about the caliber. It would be hard to beat the 30-30. Range report would be appreciated.

03-10-2008, 10:40 AM	#4
Seanik Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Erie Pa Posts: 18	I really like the Winchesters. The reason for the 4X scope here in Pa is making sure Bucks have enough points on their antlers. Some areas require 4 points on a side and others require 3 points, it's all part of Pa's trophy Buck program. I agree the Williams peep sight is an improvement but when your eyes get into the senior catagory magnafication is a must for most of us. Thanks, your reply is appreciated.