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    Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    Just bought an older Stevens 325C in 30-30. There is no seriel number or id number other than "Stevens 325C".

    Gun shoots well, all things considered.

    Where to find more information on these models?

    Any spec sheets etc?

    Ther bolt is very different than the other Stevens/Savages I've seen, what type is it?

    The barrel appears to screw into the action with the same barrel nut set-up as a newer model, will a modern barrel thread into this action?

    The sights are simmilar to those on a Marlin .22, are there any other/aftermarket iron sights I can use on this gun?

    Thanks for any help, Matt.

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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    the barrel threads are different. the bolt is different. they are pre serial number guns.

    340 is a similar gun as is the 840.

    try some of the new pointy Hornaday leverlution ammo.

    Sights, you will have to watch the auction sites for a peep sight. they screwed to the left side of the action if it is drilled and taped.

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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    Thanks for the reply.

    Does anyone make a barrel that will work?

    My action has two screws at the very rear of the action on the left side, are these threaded bosses for a peep sight?

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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    Those two holes in the reciever rear are morethan likely for a peep sight. Check the Lyman and Williams websites, there just might be a peep available that will fit. Many old rifles were drilled and tapped for peep sights using the same mounting hole distance. Measure that so you have it when you do your search.

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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    Quote Originally Posted by mattri
    Thanks for the reply.

    Does anyone make a barrel that will work?

    My action has two screws at the very rear of the action on the left side, are these threaded bosses for a peep sight?
    You can have a barrel made. factory they came in .222, .223 least common, .30-30 most common, .225win
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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    Thanks again for the replies.

    I've posted in the reloading section, any help withthat will be greatly appreciated as well.

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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    [img width=600 height=400]http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab333/rritchie1027/GEDC1458.jpg[/img]

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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    [img width=600 height=400]http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab333/rritchie1027/GEDC1460.jpg[/img]

    [img width=600 height=400]http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab333/rritchie1027/GEDC1461.jpg[/img]

    [img width=600 height=400]http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab333/rritchie1027/GEDC1462.jpg[/img]

    [img width=600 height=400]http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab333/rritchie1027/GEDC1471.jpg[/img]

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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    newer 340...[img width=600 height=450]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v675/gcidso123/savage/340002.jpg[/img]


    two 340s and a 170 pump all .30-30

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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    Great pic, thanks. How does the 340 shoot?

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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    2"@100
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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    I&#39;d be happy with that out of this rifle. Still cleaning the barrel, almost through an entire bottle of copper solvent and the patches are still coming out green.

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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    try foam. brass from a cleaning rod or ends can also give false readings
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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    Thanks for the tip, I&#39;ll check it out.

    Anyonw know how these bolts come apart?

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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    [img width=600 height=400]http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab333/rritchie1027/GEDC1476.jpg[/img]

    This is about a 1.5" group at 80 yards.

    Went to the range today with a box of Remington 150grn Core-Locts.

    Not a great group but somewhere to start.

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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    Went to the range this morning with some Hornady Leverevolutions, 100 yards.

    [img width=600 height=400]http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab333/rritchie1027/GEDC1480.jpg[/img]

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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    nice hunting grade group
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    Re: Stevens 325C bolt action 30-30 need all the info I can get

    Thanks. Fortunately we have a year before hunting season to work up some hand loads and get some more practice in. Would like to tighten the group up as much as possible but like you said, it&#39;s definitely minute of deer.

    Having a blast with this old project rifle.

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