The_Next_Generation
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Hey everyone,
As you may or may not know, I currently "possess" but one firearm. My (passed) grandfather's 1957 Remington 740 ADL in .30-06. It is no surprise to me, but I really love shooting. Unfortunately, being only 17 and jobless (too many chores around here to do) feeding a .30-06 on my own dime(s) is not financially possible. Therefore, I set out to find a solution. I wanted to shoot, and CHEAPLY.
This is when I discovered the wonders of the vast assortment of 22LR rifles available.
Only seven bucks for 100 match grade cartridges I was in love.
So I started doing some research, and decided that the CZ455 American with a Mueller 4.5-14x40 on top would serve me well.
However, I have hit a snag. My dad said he would (reluctantly) allow me to purchase the rifle. But, he had to clear it with my mom.. :banghead:
So he talked to my mom the other day about it, and apparently she does not want "another gun" in the house. My dad said I should talk to her more about it.
So, I called her today (she is on a book tour on the east coast) and discussed all my main points: "It's a fantastic rifle, I've read only positive reviews about the rifle/company, I want to practice my marksmanship more, Its more economical.." etc. etc. I made sure to stress that the driving force in my decision was to make my new hobby more economical.
She said she'd think about it some more, and talk to my father. Usually, I can talk to my mom about something like this and we can come to a mutual agreement rather quickly, this time it seems like she wont budge.
Of course, I could suggest we have the 06 stored at another location. But I wouldn't feel right asking someone else to store my grandfather's only rifle because we can't handle it in addition to a 22LR.
As a side note, my mom loves going shooting with her "daddy's gun". I was even the one that taught her how to shoot the thing. I also showed her pictures of the CZ455 to which she commented, "Its beautiful!". I am really confused as to why she seems so against the purchase now. Maybe some of you guys out there have experience with this sort of thing, only with your wives?
Just looking for some advice, feedback, and other insight.
Thanks all,
The Next Generation
73
As you may or may not know, I currently "possess" but one firearm. My (passed) grandfather's 1957 Remington 740 ADL in .30-06. It is no surprise to me, but I really love shooting. Unfortunately, being only 17 and jobless (too many chores around here to do) feeding a .30-06 on my own dime(s) is not financially possible. Therefore, I set out to find a solution. I wanted to shoot, and CHEAPLY.
This is when I discovered the wonders of the vast assortment of 22LR rifles available.
Only seven bucks for 100 match grade cartridges I was in love.
So I started doing some research, and decided that the CZ455 American with a Mueller 4.5-14x40 on top would serve me well.
However, I have hit a snag. My dad said he would (reluctantly) allow me to purchase the rifle. But, he had to clear it with my mom.. :banghead:
So he talked to my mom the other day about it, and apparently she does not want "another gun" in the house. My dad said I should talk to her more about it.
So, I called her today (she is on a book tour on the east coast) and discussed all my main points: "It's a fantastic rifle, I've read only positive reviews about the rifle/company, I want to practice my marksmanship more, Its more economical.." etc. etc. I made sure to stress that the driving force in my decision was to make my new hobby more economical.
She said she'd think about it some more, and talk to my father. Usually, I can talk to my mom about something like this and we can come to a mutual agreement rather quickly, this time it seems like she wont budge.
Of course, I could suggest we have the 06 stored at another location. But I wouldn't feel right asking someone else to store my grandfather's only rifle because we can't handle it in addition to a 22LR.
As a side note, my mom loves going shooting with her "daddy's gun". I was even the one that taught her how to shoot the thing. I also showed her pictures of the CZ455 to which she commented, "Its beautiful!". I am really confused as to why she seems so against the purchase now. Maybe some of you guys out there have experience with this sort of thing, only with your wives?
Just looking for some advice, feedback, and other insight.
Thanks all,
The Next Generation
73
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