I can remember them going on sale just before deer season in N.E. Alabama in the late 60’s for $69.95 with a Japanese Tasco or Bushnell scope!
I had one in the early 80’s. And, like others stated, with a load of 30.0gr of IMR3031 under a Speer 150gr FNSpt would shoot 1” 3-shot groups at 100yds.
It was also a tack driver with a Lee 150gr FNGC over 28.5gr of 3031. I had worked the trigger down to about 4.0lbs.
I traded it long ago for what, I can’t remember. Because I shoot a long gun left handed because of a left dominant eye, I’ll stick with my Glenfield (Marlin) M30 w/half magazine.
I did always want a 340 in .22Hornet or .222.