01-01-2018, 07:45 PM
Thanks for the input guys. I hadn't considered reboring an H&R. I'll give that some thought. It looks like it would end up costing about the same as getting a TC Encore with an MGM barrel. I was kind of hoping that there was another option out there though that I just hadn't found yet. I guess not.
Sticks,
Very sound advise. For some reason I just like the first baby step to be a break action single shot with an exposed hammer. The exposed hammer is also a good introduction to using lever actions, which are quite common around here. Making them learn and hunt with a single shot also helps make them have a little more respect for each shot. No "spray and pray" techniques. When I first started to get serious about hunting, I purposely started with a flintlock muzzle loader and used that for about three years before going to a break action single shot. Boy did I appreciate that "modern" single shot rifle. It felt like a high tech wonder. No longer did I have to worry about rain and moisture. Reloading was quick and clean up was a so easy as compared to a flintlock.
My son graduated this last year from a single shot to a bolt action. He did great all hunting season with proper handling and loading/unloading. Better than some of my adult friends to be honest :confused: He really wants to use the budget build AR Grendel next year for hunting. That's going to require some more range time and going through the process that you described before he earns that responsibility.
Sticks,
Very sound advise. For some reason I just like the first baby step to be a break action single shot with an exposed hammer. The exposed hammer is also a good introduction to using lever actions, which are quite common around here. Making them learn and hunt with a single shot also helps make them have a little more respect for each shot. No "spray and pray" techniques. When I first started to get serious about hunting, I purposely started with a flintlock muzzle loader and used that for about three years before going to a break action single shot. Boy did I appreciate that "modern" single shot rifle. It felt like a high tech wonder. No longer did I have to worry about rain and moisture. Reloading was quick and clean up was a so easy as compared to a flintlock.
My son graduated this last year from a single shot to a bolt action. He did great all hunting season with proper handling and loading/unloading. Better than some of my adult friends to be honest :confused: He really wants to use the budget build AR Grendel next year for hunting. That's going to require some more range time and going through the process that you described before he earns that responsibility.
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