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I have a BLR in .243 circa 1971 and my BIL has a .308 circa 1971 that we inherited from my step-father. They are a little heavy for a lever action but balance well. As mentioned the trigger isn't light but it is manageable for a hunting rifle trigger. I would never disassemble the action...

Yeah this and Batman were my favorites. For my seventh birthday my parents had a portrait picture made of me in a toy helmet, green bomber jacket, and toy submachinegun. It was somewhat prophetic.

My Dad started taking me squirrel hunting with him when I was five. My Dad was a LEO so I was around firearms all my life. I did have toy guns and later firearms and knew the difference.

Birds will perch themselves on the railing of my stand occasionally. I

I like the OP's answer.

I have a couple. An old Rem. 742 circa 1971 in 30-06. That one was my Dad's that I inherited in 1996 when he died. I bought one of my own in 1976 and sold it a few years later. In the interim I had a BAR in 7mm RM. I shot a lot of deer with a 30-06 Rem 742. I also have a Mossberg 4x4 in 30-06...

Good read.

Very cool. I have always had an affinity for Enfields.

We didn't have that but I got an "Expert" badge with M-16A1 in Army BCT. I failed to qualify "Expert" with my personal weapon twice in 17 years of active duty/NG/USAR service. First was as a Rifle Company Commander with the M-1911 issued to me. The one I was issued probably went through WWII...

Shooting a tie for high .22 rifle score at Boy Scout Summer Camp in 1971. I had usually shot circles around other kids and adults in informal competitions before that but I met my match at Summer Camp. I earned my Rifle and Shotgun merit badge.

I'm not a criminal because I was only convicted three times? I'm paraphrasing but that is how it comes across to me.

I accumulated ammo over the years when I was working in anticipation of retiring. Figured after I retired I would have less income to buy ammo. Now that I'm retired, while I have the time, health issues have limited my range time but my intention is to shoot more this year.

I have used them in the past with no problems.

I'm glad I bought my son's 336 back in 2016 for $275. It was in pretty good condition. I re-finished the stock before I gave it to him. It's a 1971 and shoots sub MOA groups at a 100 yards just like my 1971 336. I told him if he ever wants to sell it I will buy it back.

I'll take the Marlin 336 in 30-30 everytime.