A great day plinking--it's been YEARS

[John in WI]

15 years ago, during the economic downturn, I sold my home and went back to graduate school. 5 years, zero time to do anything, especially anything shooting related. Then I moved to Long Island, NY for several years to work as a post-doc. You can imagine, Long Island isn't the most firearm friendly state in the union.

These past years, I picked up a couple firearms. Not a huge collection--but a couple good "usin' guns". I bought this Ruger I think 5 years ago. Quick spraypaint camo job and spray-painted fabric scope cover (sort of a spray paint "tye dye" technique), a little epoxy bedding. Then it sat there. Not a shot fired. Today, I got a chance to take her out. Didn't see anything in the woodchuck department, but this propane cylinder was a good stand in. 5 at 50 yards and 5 at 100 yards. That .22 WMR is a mean dude. First one I ever owned. Love this thing. It's a lot of firepower for the $300 I gave for it.

Anyway, what a way to spend a nice summer day. Down time I desperately needed.

[Hogtamer]

Completely agree about the .22 Mag. Outstanding performance, punches above its weight. I’ve got the Savage semi- auto. And from that paint jobe, you could be a redneck! Looks like some of my fine specimens.

[challenger_i]

Dr. John: Foot note: Please, explain this whole "Too much of a good thing" concept. Never heard of such...

Pleased you had a good day, burning rounds down range! Always a good day!

Hogtamer: Foot note: Incorrect thinking. You want Old Beezle Bub scared silly of you, because he's afraid you'd take over the joint!

[Brad Phillips]

A little "quiet" time is rejuvenating for sure !!

[Iron369]

Great job. I’ve been tossing around the idea of getting a 22wmr. Just not sure what I would use it for considering the ammunition isn’t cheap and it means I’d have to get into another caliber.

[Ithaca Gunner]

Plinking is the most fun you can have with any gun from an M-60 to a single shot .22! I love finding old farm dumps out in the middle of no-where.

[Wild Bill 7]

I also have a 22mag rifle. Winchester lever Model 255, a real pleasure to shoot. Never put it on paper but real fun to shoot clays at 50 yards. Trigger needs some work but other than that it’s a real beauty.

[LAH]

Happy you had a chance to shoot a few rounds. I can almost see your smile. Shooting does that to you.

[Cast10]

Gotta a bolt rifle in 22wmr, as well as a pistol. Used to pick up ammo at gun show for 4 and some change. I don’t shoot it as much anymore, but it has its place.

[Texas by God]

I needed to test the one on the bottom for a buddy anyhow so I carried some others to plink with today. The .22s are the most fun for sure!


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