Originally Posted by
Kermit1945
For a thoroughly American rook-type rifle, consider getting your hands on a rifle in .32 Rimfire and having it converted to centerfire.
"Uncle Jack" sells brass for .32 Long Colt that he makes from .32 S&W Starline brass.
Accurate Molds has a couple of heeled bullet molds for the .32 LC and will make custom molds for the same price if you have something in mind.
I've seen many Remington rollers and Stevens Favorites in .32 Rim in fine shooting condition go for reasonable prices. Lots to choose from.
These little .32 RF rifles are a hoot to shoot, and some, like the Remington #6 so-called rolling block is very small, slender, and light.
Anyway, I think the .32 Rimfire rifles are worth a look if you're looking for a light, handy, quiet, reloadable, small cartridge rifle for small game and plinking. Just my cent-and-half's worth.