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Originally Posted by Richard
I learned to shoot on a single shot Winchester .22 my Dad bought at the local Army Surplus in 1962 for $12 to teach my brothers and I hw to shoot. Front blade sight and really fine rear peep sight. The Army used to use them for BRM training before putting soldiers on heavier caliber weapons. We still have the rifle and - with the .22LR - it is one of the most accurate weapons I have ever fired.
Hunting quail, dove, and pheasant growing up, I used a .20Ga side-by-side - my Dad used to say that if we couldn't hit 'em in two rounds, we sure wouldn't hit 'em in 3, 4, or 5 shots and just waste ammo.
IOW - I agree with the make each shot count philosophy.
Richard 
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My father bought me a single shot rolling block .22 with octagonal barrel in 1955 for my 8th birthday. It was a great little rifle and I dearly wish I still had it. When I joined the Army my parents were in Okinawa and the weapon was left there. I still have the .22 J.C. Higgins Model 31, with scope, Dad and I shot for competition and bragging rights on my Grandfathers farm. Fun gun to shoot. It was also the rabbit and squirrel gun.
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Rick B.
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