big al hunter
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My father in law gave my 10 year old son his first rifle. It is a Marlin 1894 in 357 mag/38 spl. It is a little scarred up from grandpa and his son hunting with it for many years. But my son was happy as could be to have his own hunting rifle. My son isn't sure yet if he wants to hunt this year, but grandpa wanted him to have the gun and start practicing.
I couldn't find any factory ammo for it, so I cast some bullets and loaded my own for it. I took my 3 youngest boys for a day of shooting today. The Marlin was more popular with the kids than the 22. First time for everything. . It was also my son's first time shooting iron sights on a rifle. He was a bit frustrated at first, but by the end of 100 rounds he was getting pretty good.
I would love to hear your stories about your first lever gun.
I couldn't find any factory ammo for it, so I cast some bullets and loaded my own for it. I took my 3 youngest boys for a day of shooting today. The Marlin was more popular with the kids than the 22. First time for everything. . It was also my son's first time shooting iron sights on a rifle. He was a bit frustrated at first, but by the end of 100 rounds he was getting pretty good.
I would love to hear your stories about your first lever gun.