I have finally bought a .22 rifle, this is the first firearm I have acquired which has not had any previous owners.
I went to a local gun show last month with the intention of finding a new or (preferably) vintage .22 rifle for under $250. The pickings were slim - one Remington Nylon 66 in good condition (saw a really nice one for $350) and an old Mossberg (model unknown but in very good condition). I looked it over and had almost made a decision when I started talking with another veteran Marine (of course). After our five minute conversation, I went to buy the Mossberg but someone already got it (for $175). Evidently it was not meant for me. I did not see any other .22s that were in my budget, so left the show without one.
I decided to go to Dick's Sporting Goods on the way home, just to look. I was surprised to see that they had a few of the Mk II GXPs in stock. For $199 I decided to get one.
I went back to the gun show the next day and got some ammo (of course Dick's did not have any). Several vendors had .22 lr, with several choices. I was able to get a total of around 5oo rounds, which should last me for a while. There was plenty more to be had though. I picked up an extra 10 round magazine as well.
I did get it one sort of grandiose accessory - I found someone who made leather reproduction slings for 1903 Springfield rifles. I thought it would look good on the Mk II, so I got one. Take a look and let me know what you all think.
I have not had a chance to shoot it yet but I am looking forward to taking it to the range this weekend. My wife has never shot a bolt action before, so it will be a new experience with her.
I went to a local gun show last month with the intention of finding a new or (preferably) vintage .22 rifle for under $250. The pickings were slim - one Remington Nylon 66 in good condition (saw a really nice one for $350) and an old Mossberg (model unknown but in very good condition). I looked it over and had almost made a decision when I started talking with another veteran Marine (of course). After our five minute conversation, I went to buy the Mossberg but someone already got it (for $175). Evidently it was not meant for me. I did not see any other .22s that were in my budget, so left the show without one.
I decided to go to Dick's Sporting Goods on the way home, just to look. I was surprised to see that they had a few of the Mk II GXPs in stock. For $199 I decided to get one.
I went back to the gun show the next day and got some ammo (of course Dick's did not have any). Several vendors had .22 lr, with several choices. I was able to get a total of around 5oo rounds, which should last me for a while. There was plenty more to be had though. I picked up an extra 10 round magazine as well.
I did get it one sort of grandiose accessory - I found someone who made leather reproduction slings for 1903 Springfield rifles. I thought it would look good on the Mk II, so I got one. Take a look and let me know what you all think.
I have not had a chance to shoot it yet but I am looking forward to taking it to the range this weekend. My wife has never shot a bolt action before, so it will be a new experience with her.