"What do you ever shoot that doesn't have a scope in it?"
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What IS the best firearm, and what IS the best presentation and age for introduction?
My reasoning for such a smaller caliber rifle is, well, I am wanting to someday introduce both of my children to the wonderful gun culture.
But more importantly if you do not already have a .22 rifle you need to buy one anyway.
I have been trying to accumulate firearms to keep forever. I found myself last month looking at and wanting to buy Marlin 60, but never did. My reasoning for such a smaller caliber rifle is, well, I am wanting to someday introduce both of my children to the wonderful gun culture.
But I am wondering what caliber to start with? For my girl, I was thinking something that does not kick, and it not loud. (marlin 60/1022)
I actually also bought a good little Pumpmaster BB gun. The front sight cants in whatever direction it is bumped, but I can still hit stuff with it.
What IS the best firearm, and what IS the best presentation and age for introduction?
This topic has been covered somewhere before I am sure, feel free to direct me or reference if so.
Eric