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Offline tranders

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Stevens Favorite
« on: February 09, 2012, 04:14:07 AM »
Looking for opinions on the new manufacture Favorites.

Accuracy,fit and finish,etc,??

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Re: Stevens Favorite
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2012, 12:25:43 PM »
I got one a few years ago when they still put walnut stocks on them.  I like mine.  I got it to teach grandkids how to shoot.  No grandkids yet... 


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Re: Stevens Favorite
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2012, 03:04:38 PM »
I have two, purchased six or seven years ago. They both have walnut stocks, nothing fancy but servicable. My eyes required some help so I installed 3/8" rails for scopes. The 22 Mag will shoot any ammo I have tried and is accurate. The 22 LR likes mini mags and is a great plinker in its' own right. I like the octogon barrels and tilting block action. I think they are very durable and would be very good to start a young shooter with. I hate seeing youngsters unloading a semi auto without hitting anything.
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Re: Stevens Favorite
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2012, 02:43:15 PM »
I love mine.  ;)  I can shoot wasps at 15-30 yards.  This one is about 24 years old.

 
 
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Re: Stevens Favorite
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2012, 01:50:13 AM »
Thanks for the replies.
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Re: Stevens Favorite
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2012, 03:56:18 AM »
  Better look one over, they have got very crude and nothing like they use to be.  I'd buy one myself, if they were like they use to be.
 
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Re: Stevens Favorite
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2012, 12:06:19 AM »
Quote from: Drilling Man on February 14, 2012, 03:56:18 AM
  Better look one over, they have got very crude and nothing like they use to be.  I'd buy one myself, if they were like they use to be.
 
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I looked over a new one the other day and "crude" is being very kind. Very disappointing.
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Re: Stevens Favorite
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2012, 06:49:47 AM »
Sounds like my best bet is to find an older model.

Thanks for the help! 
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Re: Stevens Favorite
« Reply #8 on: February 29, 2012, 09:48:32 AM »
I saw new one on the rack at a shop over the summer and was surprised by the $200 price tag. I was buying another .22 so I didnt look at it. I always wanted to go back and look but havent yet. I guess "crude" explains the "too good to be true" price tag. 
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Re: Stevens Favorite
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2012, 12:48:36 PM »
I just briefly looked at one several months ago.  Didn't even pick it up.  However now I'm getting a little more interested since I've been looking for a super simple little lightweight single shot to have as a knockaround rifle and the Stevens Model 15 types are no longer made.  Actually would like it in .22 Mag. too.
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Re: Stevens Favorite
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2012, 01:07:54 PM »
i have one of the newer repros, prob got it about 8 yrs ago.gave $160 for it. i like it for what i gave for it. its a nice trapping rifle, a nice truck rifle. very light and accurate. it is a bit crude,wood to metal finish is not that great but i really think i got my moneys worth. always fires fine. sights are good. it does have potential, if a guy took it apart and refinshed the wood and sanded it down to meet the metal it would be sweet.the wood is nice on mine. i like mine and think its a keeper.but, dont buy them for kids as the hammer is a bit stiff for little thumbs to cock.
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Re: Stevens Favorite
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2012, 01:43:55 AM »
I wouldn't mind reshaping and refinishing stocks.  I do it all the time with my Pardner shotguns and Handi rifles.  However, how are the sights?  Is it a post front or a bead?
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Re: Stevens Favorite
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2012, 12:17:48 AM »
I have an old one (1930's?) with full octagon barrel. Fun shooter.
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