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Anton 11-15-2007 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by pwd72s (Post 3590133)
My "Targetmaster" must be even older...no serial numbers or date codes.
There 'should' be two or three letters stamped into the left side of the barrel next to the receiver that make up the date code. Mine also has $25 stamped into the right side of the barrel. Don't know if that was the original price or not.

on2wheels52 11-15-2007 06:04 PM
Remingtons have a somewhat arcane date code on the barrell/receiver area. Even with the format I haven't been especially sucessful at determining the age of a number of them.
Serial numbering of American made firearms wasn't made manditory untill 1968.
Jim

KFC911 11-16-2007 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by legion (Post 3590306)
..I think plain old .22LR is perfect to learn on
... .22LR can be had for as little as 1.5¢ a bullet. (A box of 550 Federal in .22LR costs $8 by me.)
Yep, that's why you guys have me wanting a rifle to go along w/ my .22LR Colt Diamondback. Make no mistake, I love my large calibers but it's just too pricey to go through boxes and boxes of ammo (unlike back in the day when I purchased them).

Rot 911 11-16-2007 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by RickM (Post 3589992)
This brings up a good point; the kid's size. Is the Savage Cub a smaller framed rifle? I ask because my daughter is the size of a small adult.
As mentioned going in person to see what fits is the ideal approach.
Kurt, did you buy at a local shop or a Walmart type place?
Yes it is a smaller framed rifle. My girl is only 4' tall right now, but it still is a bit long for her.

I bought it at a local sporting goods shop. They had to order it for me. Took about 4 days to get it in. There was no obligation to buy it if I didn't like it.

DanielDudley 11-17-2007 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Kurt V (Post 3589874)
I posted a similar thread regarding my 7 year old daughter a couple of months ago. Got her the Savage Cub bolt action .22. Is a smaller model that is easier for kids to use. But it has the quality of a full size .22. Has a nice peep sight in the rear that kids seem to find more intuitive for finding a good sight picture. Cost me $179.00
That is a deal.

chibone_914 11-18-2007 09:35 PM
Yes, Ruger 10/22 with monte carlo stock is perfect. Accurate, lightweight and easy to use controls and easy to load. Just use the factory magazines as the aftermarket hi-cap mags are questionable.

My alltime favourite .22 plinker is my Remington M540 target gun. Heavy but will outshoot anything out there.

SXSMAN 11-19-2007 08:00 AM
Some good advice given . If it's going to be used for plinking also a 10/22 is a good bet .

If just for target I'd try to find a used Anshutz in 22lr .

Not many on auction right now , here's one .... http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=85469102 .

If she's not keen on shooting you're not out much with the 10/22 and still you'd have a good plinker/squirrel gun .

SxS


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