30-30 pump
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From: erie pa USA
I have a co-worker who has a chance to buy 2 30-30 pumps from a relative of his for $375.00 for both.One has a scope 3-9 busnell on it for $175.00 the other one is $150.00 with no scope.I was thinking of buying the one with the scope from him for my grandson.He used a borrowed rem. 760 270 pump last year and liked it.He is 13 now.Do you think this would be a good gun for him and I know these guns are old and hard to find do you think they would be reliable.
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Warren PA USA
It depends on what Make they are. I can only think of Savage making a 30-30 pump. My uncle has one or I wouldn't know about it. They also made it in 35 Rem. I don't know if Remington made a 76 or 760 in 30-30 or not. I haven't heard much about the Savage pumps to say whether they are of good value/reliable or not. Sorry for the lack of advice. Wosre thing, you buy them or one of them and don't like it you can trade it in or sell it.
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From: SW Virginia
As I recall, back in the mid 70's, Savage made a pump action rifle/carbine in 30/30. I think it was the model 170. I remember seeing 'em listed in the Shooter's Bible. Only saw one in a shop once. Seemed likea nice little rifle, but don't recall as they were very popular. I guess most folks wanted a 30/30 went with the lever (Marlin or Winchester) then.




