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.
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...
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 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'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 have only shot one deer with my PA10 and it was with Federal Premium w 168 gr Berger Hybrid Hunter bullets. Perfectly placed shot but no blood trail. I'm using Barnes Vortex w 168 gr TTSX now but still experimenting with other loads.
I saw something about Finland building more ranges the other day but it would still be less than what they had 25 years ago.
https://news.yahoo.com/finland-shares-border-russia-plans-062226690.html
Did you get that from Grabagun? I got notification on one like that from them a couple of weeks ago but post Christmas I'm tapped. Congratulations!
Edit: Sorry, I didn't read the 1981 vintage.
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