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I like this ideas as well, especially since I already shoot and relaod .38/.357 pistol. How is the recoil on one of these, I am assuming much lighter than a .243 if .38 spl is used? I would love one of these as well, this is working out better than I thought!

By my early teens I had a very good sense of right and wrong. Not that I always made the right choices, but when I didn't I knew there were consequences for my actions and I thought out carefully the benefit and potential consequences of my actions. And there were always consequences, especially by my parents. I will be honest, I was far less concerned about the police or other authorities (as I had no real understanding of criminal records etc. back then) than I was of my parents because I understood and to an extent tried to emulate their values. I also knew what I could "get away with" and what was completely unacceptable. My kids know this now and for the most part you can see it in their actions and when they feel guilt about even small infractions. Does this mean they are perfect and would never do anything wrong, absolutely not, but my job as a parent is to make sure they understand what is right and what is wrong, based on my perception of right and wrong and that there are consequences for their actions. It also means that you can’t have the “my kid is an angel” mentality. Kids are kids and their job is to push boundaries. Period. This means monitoring their Uvo, Snap Chat, Vine (or whatever it is called) and understanding who their friends are and what their parents are like. It really isn't that difficult but it takes some effort and you have to remember that you are not their friend or drinking buddy you are their parent. And as parents we need to make difficult decisions some time. It really isn't rocket science it is just simple basic parenting

Anything with either chili or red onions!

Target practice, plinking and just generally building her confidence. And probably a stepping stone for my children as well, although my 13 year old daughter won't need it, she is fine with my Mosin already.

Thanks, I will take a look at the ballistics and hand load data for both.

This may work, especially since I want one as well...

As the title states I need some ideas on a low (apparently really low) recoil rifle for my wife. She has reached the stage where she wants to try something a bit larger than our .22, so I figured we would try my .243 (which is the lightest recoil gun I own besides a .22). She took one shot and that was it, she asked if there is anything in between the .22 and the .243. The only other calibers less than .243 that I am familiar with are .22 mag and .222. Any suggestions?

I second the Savage Mark II

I bought a "GXP" at Dicks in Freehold back in May for 158.99. Put around 1000 rounds through it and no problems so far.

Agreed- I am trying to convince her to apply for her FID and then a P2P

As the title says, took my wife shooting for the first time today and she loved it. She mainly shot a 22, but to her credit she did try my .243 and .38. She started putting together some fairly nice groupings at 100 yards with the .22

And much appreciated!

Kids kinda got in the way... Thanks again!

That is it exactly, but for some reason when looking with the hammer pulled, it looked liked it went completely through. False alarm!

I just looked at mine again and you all are correct! I don't know how I missed that before (probably because it has been almost 30 years since the last time I shot this gun), but that is definitely it. Thanks you all who helped, this forum is truly amazing!

If this is the case I would be glad to be an idiot! I will take a look

Even if I bought the gun back in 1985? I sure hope so!

yes, I am the original owner, and am contacting S&W now. I just looked at the gun again and saw another crack down by the trigger guard. I think my kids feel worse for me than I do!

Not much to say other than I am really bummed. While cleaning my 686 today I noticed what I thought was a scratch on the frame on one side near the hammer. Upon further inspection it is definitely a crack that goes completely through the frame on one side where the hammer passes through all the way around the cylinder and almost down to the trigger guard. I am very surprised because even though I bought this gun new back in 1985 it has at most 1000 rounds through it most of which were 38 spl. with only a few (maybe 50) 357 rounds all factory. And I have never seen any indication of overpressure. I will take it to a gunsmith but I think it is toast. I will try and post pictures when I get a chance.

Our allies are now well protected against a squirrel and ground hog invasion...

And because the infamus 50 cal has been used in soooooo many other crimes/environmental catastrophes in the past!

Thanks you Frank and thanks to everyone who helped. And as other have said, if you haven't already please join the NJ2AS.

^^^ This- you have the choice of 100 or 525 rounds

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When I am home one pistol is in a biometric Gunvault safe by my bed, the rest along with the long guns in the safe. When I am away all are in the safe.