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Unread 08-23-2020, 12:05 PM   #1
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Great outing on the clays course Friday with my 1893 Grant side lock, sidelever, ejector (classic English gun). Have not shot this in a long time, newer guns have taken my interest lately. I shot exceeding well! Targets were shattered and more than a few were smoked. I was using two new shells: Italian made Experiencia Seeker 67mm 7/8 oz. #8 shot. at 1202 and RST 65mm paper Lite, 1 oz. loads 1175 fps #8 shot, Both shells worked great! Shot exactly where my eyes were looking and recoil very light. I will order a few more flats of these shells and get this gun out more frequently. It is like this gun as made for me and is a real joy to use. I can recommend these shells to anyone using a English game gun.
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Sounds like fun. I really enjoy dragging the closet queens out and falling in love with them again. And you are spot on with your choice of shells.
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Hi Eric, have any pictures of that beauty? I am sure we would all like to see it. Will have to look up those Experiencia shells
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Here are a few photo's
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Eric,

Nice looking side lever Grant!

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I picked this Grant up about 8 years ago. Looking for a nice gun to use. It has had some work, a refinish and sleeved barrels. Stock a bit too long so I had my smith shorten it a bit and re-use the leather covered pad. Do I wish it was a higher condition gun, a little but the price was just right to get into. It is a great shooter and has seen use by me on clays and hunting. I wanted a classic Grant to use as a shooter not a safe queen and it has proven to fit my needs beautifully.
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Eric, I sent you a pm. Nice Grant.
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I have a Grant back action hammer gun and have used both brand of shells you mention and was very pleased with their performance. You want some real joy try the RST 2 inch paper shell.
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