Dr T
Member
How many rifles have you actually worn completely out?
In many ways, rifles can be used to define the term durable goods. Looking back at 50 years of shooting, I can honestly say I have only worn one rifle completely out, a Savage 63 .22 single shot I got when I was about 9 or 10. First, the hammer wore out (several 10's of 1000 of rounds will do that). After rebuilding the hammer, I finally gave up after another 10,000 or so rounds.
I guess this is why I can't reconcile using the term "entry-level" with the term rifle. When you get a good rifle, it will probably out last you given proper care (and perhaps a new barrel ever so often).
I think the bottom line is that I need to be doing a bit more shooting.
In many ways, rifles can be used to define the term durable goods. Looking back at 50 years of shooting, I can honestly say I have only worn one rifle completely out, a Savage 63 .22 single shot I got when I was about 9 or 10. First, the hammer wore out (several 10's of 1000 of rounds will do that). After rebuilding the hammer, I finally gave up after another 10,000 or so rounds.
I guess this is why I can't reconcile using the term "entry-level" with the term rifle. When you get a good rifle, it will probably out last you given proper care (and perhaps a new barrel ever so often).
I think the bottom line is that I need to be doing a bit more shooting.