As a pup, I learned to shoot with a 22. Then I "grew up" and had no use for 22s. I thought 22s were "kid stuff" and gravitated to the big boomers. The more blast, recoil and velocity; the better. I discovered 296 and magnum handguns. Soon I had a .375 H&H, and then a .458 Winchester. I'm still fighting the acquired flinch.
Then I "matured" and rediscovered 22s. There was a place for 22s all of a sudden. These days, I gravitate to target 22s. I enjoy competing with 22s. Although centerfire remains interesting, 22s have a big role in my shooting these days.
Here's my latest acquisition - a MK III worked over by Volquartsen. It remains to be seen how well it shoots - probably this weekend.
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