Been a lurker for a little while. First time poster / thread starter. My question is about a .22 my father used to own. It needs a little refinishing and rust removal. I've seen a very helpful thread on this within the forum. My new question is about ammunition. I've seen somewhere that I shouldn't put newer, hotter rounds through an old rifle. True? If so, what grain do I use for a .22 made in the 60's? I certainly don't want to ruin my dad's old gun, especially when its perfect ( weight / length ) for my daughters to begin with.
Also, does anyone here know how, or even if, I get the action to stay open? My grandfather's .22 was a model 60 ( a newer one he bought to keep pace with the kids ) and it stays open and shuts with the push of a button directly under the action. the 99 M1 just snaps shut. Is there a trick to this, or is this normal for the model? Sure would help to clean if I could get the action to naturally stay open.
Any cleaning hints or alerts I should be aware of? The fewer surprises, the better.
Thanks in advance!
Also, does anyone here know how, or even if, I get the action to stay open? My grandfather's .22 was a model 60 ( a newer one he bought to keep pace with the kids ) and it stays open and shuts with the push of a button directly under the action. the 99 M1 just snaps shut. Is there a trick to this, or is this normal for the model? Sure would help to clean if I could get the action to naturally stay open.
Any cleaning hints or alerts I should be aware of? The fewer surprises, the better.
Thanks in advance!
