I've had a couple or three of these over the years too and they were always great shooters! Thinking they were in the $175 - $225 range in excellent used condition.
Old 'Econo-gun' .22's
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I've had a couple or three of these over the years too and they were always great shooters! Thinking they were in the $175 - $225 range in excellent used condition.
You're kidding I hope. Other than the occasional individual 22 handgun that shot better than it should have the best deal in 60s was Ruger Standard auto pistol for 37.50. The next rung up would have been Ruger S-6 & Colt Scouts.
The H&Rs, IJs and Hi Standard revolvers were second rate guns at best.
max503
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There are inexpensive SA 22's on the market. Too bad they have fixed sights. I wonder if there is a practical way of adding an adjustable rear sight? Even if you could drift the rear sight, that would be sufficient.
I have a S&W 22 A that is a decent shooter I picked up new for $199 a couple of decades ago. I also have two H.S Sentinels, a -3 and a -6. The -3 will put 8 shots in an inch at 25 yards and throw the one out of the marked cylinder off to the left 3/4". The other shoots a little over a 2 inch group, fine for what I need a 22 for. I am another that looks for Sentinels.
I've owned a couple of High Standard and H&R 22's over the years. Decent guns, but they never stayed around long before something else caught my eye and they went on down the road to make room (and budget).
But what I'm most thankful for in regards to those guns was seeing them in the Shooter's Bible and such books and magazines. As a youngster growing up in rural Hanover County Virginia during the mid 60's or so, I knew I'd never be able to afford those Smith and Wesson or Colt handguns...But an H&R and 30 or 40 bucks, or whatever they were. They were in the realm of dreaming about. I might be able to get one one day.
They helped to keep the dream alive.
But what I'm most thankful for in regards to those guns was seeing them in the Shooter's Bible and such books and magazines. As a youngster growing up in rural Hanover County Virginia during the mid 60's or so, I knew I'd never be able to afford those Smith and Wesson or Colt handguns...But an H&R and 30 or 40 bucks, or whatever they were. They were in the realm of dreaming about. I might be able to get one one day.
They helped to keep the dream alive.
nipperdog
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I once owned a Rohm 66 Single action Revolver. It had an alloy frame and cylinders for 22lr, and 22mag. For a cheapo revolver it shot pretty good. When I was a kid I couldn't afford 22mag ammo so I never used any. I kept it in my 55 Chevy which was stolen, along with the Rohm 66. Neither were ever recovered.
Qc Pistolero
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check if they are safe to use and if they are,you might be darn surprised at the level of accuracy these old timers can give you.
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