Author Topic: Joined the club.....TWICE! w/pics (Read 4094 times))

mailman · « **on:** February 23, 2014, 08:25:59 PM »

Please meet Hans & Franz, the two German brothers that recently joined my family. That's Hans in the back (R7) and Franz in the foreground (HW30S).

These two are just amazing. I know I'm not telling you guys anything you don't already know, but, the fit, finish, and quality of these rifles is off the charts. I shoot my AGs for target/plinking fun and to practice for my indoor rimfire league. The R7 weighs in at 6# 10 oz. and shoulders just like the Remington 541T I compete with. I should have photoed them together, they're a handsome pair! I hope to get them all broken in ASAP 'cause the weather should start to break shortly and I'll be getting into the outdoor rimfire stuff again. This might be the first summer the AGs don't spend a lot of time on the rack in the Man Cave.

Thanks for the info and enabling I got from this site.....................the Mailman

Bill in SC · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2014, 08:39:14 PM »

Fine looking pair they are! Congrats!

Bill in SC

amb5500c · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2014, 09:41:16 PM »

Good looking guns.
Richard

trapper · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2014, 10:30:57 PM »

congrats on the newest members of the ag family.

Oldgringo · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2014, 12:30:57 AM »

Me, me! Either a R7 or an HW30S Deluxe is gonna' be my next one. Congrats on yours! Er,....uh,....what's that white stuff in the picture?

Monkeydad1969 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2014, 12:36:06 AM »

Quote from: Oldgringo on February 24, 2014, 12:30:57 AM

Me, me! Either a R7 or an HW30S Deluxe is gonna' be my next one. Congrats on yours! Er,....uh,....what's that white stuff in the picture?

Greg,

So you point out the white stuff? So cruel, sir...just plain cruel. LOL!

Joe

ivanpros · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2014, 03:56:47 AM »

Excellent choice(s)! Let us know how you like the peep sight

Calmark · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2014, 04:09:40 AM »

It looks like you've gone big by getting two high-quality rifles at the same time. You are sure to have many hours of enjoyment with the pair!

mailman · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2014, 08:34:14 AM »

I've got Williams peeps on a few guns. My 1949 vintage eyes aren't bad for my age, but I just can't shoot open buckhorn or notched sights anymore. I'm thinking I might get a couple other apertures from Williams to see if they improve my groups on paper. What I'd really like to get is some other inserts for the front sight. I've got a set of Lee Shaver inserts I use in my Lyman's and if you've never used them you don't know what you're missing.............the Mailman

pelletpusher · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2014, 01:03:01 PM »

They look mighty handsome.

Airhead · « **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2014, 12:10:48 PM »

I've got a Williams Peep ordered from AoA. Hector cut a dovetail into the front sight ramp on his Diana 54 and installed a Williams FireSight. That definitely looks like something I want to do!

Sfttailrdr46 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2014, 01:19:17 PM »

Very nice as a teen in high school I competed on the HS rifle team with a Remington 513T with peep sight and that was my first pb . Unfortunately sold/traded it many years ago for a Rem 1100 12 gauge for skeet shooting

mailman · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2014, 03:58:04 PM »

I also have a 541T with the heavy barrel. Some would say it's a sacrilege, but I turned it into this:

And I've got a ton of ammo for it!!!!...............the Mailman

Sfttailrdr46 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2014, 05:28:01 PM »

I don't think you took that picture today

but neat looking stock

Oldgringo · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2014, 07:06:25 PM »

Quote from: Oldgringo on February 24, 2014, 12:30:57 AM

Me, me! Either a R7 or an HW30S Deluxe is gonna' be my next one. Congrats on yours! Er,....uh,....what's that white stuff in the picture?

I don't know if I can hold out much longer. It's only money and my time is fleeting. When you're dead....you are dead. Somebody help me......

mailman · « **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2014, 08:31:22 PM »

Allow me, Greg. You're talking about a few $100 for something that you can play with, enjoy, and talk to your friends about. You don't have to hide it from anyone (I hope). And you're not going to risk any serious contagious medical situations by fondling it. Everybody that reads this forum, truly wants you to die happy, but not tomorrow!!! Go get a new toy and your peer group (us!) will go out of our way to tell you how happy we are for you.

Geez, I was born in the 40's and I wouldn't go back and change much that's happened in my life, especially getting those beautiful German pieces of art that I've been shooting daily.

Wow! That's some serious enabling. Maybe I should have you put everything on my plastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!................the Mailman

Pappy · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2014, 08:47:26 PM »

Hey Greg, I can relate. I'm 62 and don't have the expenses of my younger days. Everyone blows money on something, a hobby, traveling, exotic cars, or charities. Enjoy it while you can. I spread mine around on Fly Fishing, Golf, Wood Working, Computers, Pool Shooting, and Air Guns .... just spending some of my kids' inheritance.

uglymike · « **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2014, 03:08:03 PM »

Quote from: Oldgringo on February 25, 2014, 07:06:25 PM

Quote from: Oldgringo on February 24, 2014, 12:30:57 AM
Me, me! Either a R7 or an HW30S Deluxe is gonna' be my next one. Congrats on yours! Er,....uh,....what's that white stuff in the picture?
I don't know if I can hold out much longer. It's only money and my time is fleeting. When you're dead....you are dead. Somebody help me......

Do it and don't think twice about it. You can't take it with you. Live small for a month or 2 if you have to while breaking that new baby in. At our age you gotta live every day like it's your last.

Sfttailrdr46 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 26, 2014, 03:36:37 PM »

Look at my list and remember I got my Gamo whisper .177 last march and a month later my Diana 460 in .177 now its also PCP's and a Hill pump soon a freedom 8 and tanks. Then a .177 Air Arms S510 soon after an Evanix Rainstorm .357. Then in mid May I leave for Tempe AZ to meet up with a riding buddy then through the Million Dollar Hwy and back to NY I want to make sure that the last check written is for the funeral with nothing left over then the kids can fight over my toys

PS I will be 68 next December

Pappy · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2014, 09:33:19 PM »

Love your attitude, Don, and I am in awe that you can still ride that Softail .... way down low and behind that motor .... I'm 62 and 6'5" .... my hips won't do that anymore. I thought I had it bad ... look at that list of AG's you have.

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Joined the club.....TWICE! w/pics

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