Joined the site after doing some research on the Model 60 .22 autoloader, a gun I am going to purchase just as soon as one "speaks" to me. I now have six .22 rimfire rifles and handguns (along w/various centerfire pistols and rifles and a BP rifle) but recently I find myself reaching for the rimfire guns more and more, what w/the ammo prices going stupid expensive of late.
That's just fine w/me, though. After having learned the basic fundamentals of safety, sighting and cleaning, etc. from my Dad at age 6 with a Daisy Cub (getting that BB gun at Christmas of 1959 and later getting my first bicycle are the two biggest thrills of my early childhood, bar none), I was given the privilege of shooting his Winchester Model 61 .22 pump under his supervision- a gun I still own and shoot regularly to this day. Those are some of my fondest memories.
I would like to find a 22" barreled, 18 shot version w/the last shot bolt hold open feature, but that may be asking a lot. I'm not against buying one new, but at this stage I'm just not knowledgeable enough yet to know if I'd be giving up too much (or any) quality or features by not getting an earlier model in very good shape. I also want to learn more about the Glenfield Marlin models- I have nothing against them per se as long as they're on par w/the Marlin as far as accuracy and durability goes. (I have a Western Field Model 828[FONT="][/FONT] and it shoots just fine and doesn't seem to know it's not a Mossberg Model 353. lol)
Sorry this was so long! I'll end by saying I'm looking forward to enjoying my stay here.
Thanks, Mark
That's just fine w/me, though. After having learned the basic fundamentals of safety, sighting and cleaning, etc. from my Dad at age 6 with a Daisy Cub (getting that BB gun at Christmas of 1959 and later getting my first bicycle are the two biggest thrills of my early childhood, bar none), I was given the privilege of shooting his Winchester Model 61 .22 pump under his supervision- a gun I still own and shoot regularly to this day. Those are some of my fondest memories.
I would like to find a 22" barreled, 18 shot version w/the last shot bolt hold open feature, but that may be asking a lot. I'm not against buying one new, but at this stage I'm just not knowledgeable enough yet to know if I'd be giving up too much (or any) quality or features by not getting an earlier model in very good shape. I also want to learn more about the Glenfield Marlin models- I have nothing against them per se as long as they're on par w/the Marlin as far as accuracy and durability goes. (I have a Western Field Model 828[FONT="][/FONT] and it shoots just fine and doesn't seem to know it's not a Mossberg Model 353. lol)
Sorry this was so long! I'll end by saying I'm looking forward to enjoying my stay here.
Thanks, Mark
