Author Topic: I picked up a hitchhiker yesterday (Read 3985 times)

Stoner creek · « **on:** June 12, 2020, 04:17:29 AM »

So, I was on my way to eastern Iowa to visit with a kindred soul, just minding my own business, not bothering anyone and all the sudden this hitchhiker appears. Feeling sorry for the poor guy (particularly in today’s troubled times) I gave him a ride! The more time that we spent together the better I liked him so I just brought him on home. Couldn’t quite understand his first name (Jim, Joe, John, Jerry) but his last name is Brennan! He seems to be adjusting well to his new home here on Stoner Creek!
I’d like y’all to meet him!!

Oh, I did find out that he is 40 years old. 1980 written inside the patchbox. He’s a 58 cal.

Bob McBride · « **Reply #1 on:** June 12, 2020, 04:25:31 AM »

Most hitchhikers I see look like a CVA that spent 50 years Sub Sahara. Very cool. Love the set trigger inlay on the guard.

EC121 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2020, 04:26:31 AM »

Wayne that rifle is defective. He couldn't even keep his first initial on the top flat.

Stoner creek · « **Reply #3 on:** June 12, 2020, 04:35:08 AM »

Quote from: EC121 on June 12, 2020, 04:26:31 AM

Wayne that rifle is defective. He couldn't even keep his first initial on the top flat.

Maybe we can find out who this Brennan fellow is! He has some gun making potential!!

sqrldog · « **Reply #4 on:** June 12, 2020, 04:38:46 AM »

You get tired of him bumming around Stoner Creek send him south we'll get it to work on hog management. Nice rifle Wayne.

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #5 on:** June 12, 2020, 05:11:00 AM »

Congratulations on the winning bid! I thought about it and had no idea it would sell at that price. Good one!

TN Longhunter · « **Reply #6 on:** June 12, 2020, 07:08:33 AM »

Best deal of the entire auction. Enjoy it.

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #7 on:** June 12, 2020, 04:29:34 PM »

That's a 40 year old hitchhiker too. Built in 1980. There wasn't much better than that in 1980. Not much better than that now!

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #8 on:** June 12, 2020, 04:45:05 PM »

I think the pictures RIA had didn't do that rifle justice at all! If they had shown the ones Wayne posted here it would have sold much much higher. I've found that anything I really have interest in I ask for additional pictures and they've always obliged.

Stoner creek · « **Reply #9 on:** June 12, 2020, 09:41:45 PM »

Range report;
10 shots, 75 grains Swiss 1 1/2f, .575 ball .005 ticking. That snow bird was all me. I’m getting used to this deep muzzle cone. Never shot one before but I think that I’m gonna like it. The gun could pass as a smooth bore without close inspection. All shots offhand at 25.
Back to the range tomorrow! She’s a keeper.

EC121 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 12, 2020, 10:00:03 PM »

Excellent group for offhand shooting plus a new rifle.

sqrldog · « **Reply #11 on:** June 12, 2020, 11:25:47 PM »

Good group Wayne. .005 ticking is pretty thin?

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #12 on:** June 13, 2020, 07:17:43 AM »

That's good shooting! How deep do you think that cone is?

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #13 on:** June 13, 2020, 01:38:12 PM »

Quote from: Daniel Coats on June 13, 2020, 07:17:43 AM

That's good shooting! How deep do you think that cone is?

I's better than an inch.

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #14 on:** June 13, 2020, 02:33:02 PM »

Thanks Mike the reason I ask is I altered a muzzle once 25 years ago and it absolutely destroyed the accuracy. Doesn't look like the cone hurt this rifle at all.

Stoner creek · « **Reply #15 on:** June 13, 2020, 02:45:57 PM »

You can short start with your thumb. I’m going to cast up some more balls this morning and back to the range. This won’t be a full time target rifle but it’s going to be a great woods walk and deer bashing gun.

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 13, 2020, 04:29:12 PM »

Stoner that their hitch hiker guy who made it...Hitch hikered from Michigan about that time to Alaska....never did come back...dang shame it was...Mighty fine builder I thanks...Enjoy

Oldtravler

Mick C · « **Reply #17 on:** June 14, 2020, 12:58:45 AM »

Holy cow!!! And that's all I have to say about that.

Daryl · « **Reply #18 on:** June 14, 2020, 05:54:17 AM »

Very nice. I suspect it has a wide, wide butt.

BOB HILL · « **Reply #19 on:** June 14, 2020, 06:11:21 AM »

That’s one fine catch. Wayne. I know you’re proud of it.
Bob

Greg Pennell · « **Reply #20 on:** June 26, 2020, 12:27:59 AM »

Nice one, Wayne...and a shooter by the looks of things! Congrats!

Greg

t.caster · « **Reply #21 on:** July 26, 2020, 09:27:35 PM »

Built in 1980? That may be built here in Lansing, Mi. before "J" moved to Alaska!

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