Len, you seem to fall into the liberal labels? By "assault" and "sniper" do you mean semi-automatic, then bolt action with scope? To my mind, "assault" and "sniper" are military and law enforcement terms adopted by those who are opposed to our 2nd amendment. Actually, I have both types...my 7mm Mag Caliber hunting rifle, bolt action with scope, is NOT a "pleasurable" gun to shoot. A couple of boxes, 40 rounds, and I guarantee you that your shoulder will feel it the next day. My semi-auto Mini 14 is more pleasurable, a smaller .223 caliber centerfire rifle. I can empty it's 20 round magazines all day long with no pain to anything other than my wallet. But you asked for "pleasurable"? There, I'd give the first rifle I ever owned the nod. It's a single shot .22 rimfire with a simple bolt action. So ancient that Remington didn't give them serial numbers, so it's age is guestimated at late 1930's, early 1940's. It's known as a "Targetmaster" model. It will handle .22 rimfire in either .22 short, long, or long rifle. It has a crowned semi "bull" barrel. It's sights are iron. And to my mind...it's always a pure pleasure to shoot. I've had "pleasure" shooting this rifle ever since my 12th birthday. 50 years later, it still gives pleasure every time I squeeze it's trigger. "Gee, thanks dad...this is what I really wanted!"
