When I was fifteen I bought a 7X57 Remington Rollng Block rifle complete with bayonet for 14 dollars from Hunter's Lodge in Alexandria, VA. Pulled about fifty bullets from some military ammo, loaded them back up with data from my Lyman manual, on the very low side, and shot it. I went on to purchase one of something every week from them and when I went to college I had about fifty nice old military rifles and carbines. Sold them one or two at a time for tuition money, sometimes making 1000%. Today, I hate to think what those things would bring, especially the 1911s, Smith Hand Ejectors, 1903A1, and a few others. I guess the education was worth it. I'm retired, no debt, have my own until land and enough guns I have trouble deciding what to carry.
That 7 was my first "big" centerfire rifle after my hornet I loaded for. I'd shoot it still if I had it. Still have the dies.
That 7 was my first "big" centerfire rifle after my hornet I loaded for. I'd shoot it still if I had it. Still have the dies.