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Eric Johanen
08-23-2020, 11:05 AM
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.

Harry Collins
08-23-2020, 01:28 PM
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.

Harold Lee Pickens
08-23-2020, 04:48 PM
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

Eric Johanen
08-25-2020, 08:47 AM
Here are a few photo's

Eric Johanen
08-25-2020, 08:53 AM
Try again

Ken Hill
08-25-2020, 11:04 AM
Eric,

Nice looking side lever Grant!

Ken

Eric Johanen
08-25-2020, 11:34 AM
A few more

Eric Johanen
08-25-2020, 11:48 AM
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.

neill mcinnis
08-25-2020, 09:25 PM
Eric, I sent you a pm. Nice Grant.

Rich Anderson
08-26-2020, 07:40 PM
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.

Kent Nickerson
09-03-2020, 07:56 AM
"God shoots with a Stephen Grant side lever hammer gun."

Cyril Adams
Lock, Stock and Barrel

Rich Anderson
09-03-2020, 08:50 AM
I bet he never misses either :rotf::rotf::rotf:

Harry Collins
09-03-2020, 01:42 PM
If I get to Heaven my first question will be, "What are you using for bait?

Rich Anderson
09-03-2020, 05:14 PM
If I get to Heaven my first question will be, "What are you using for bait?
Semi auto users :rotf: