bullfrog99
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I am trying to choose between two old rimfire 22lr wheelguns and I was looking for some options. I gave up on magazine fed auto's, as none I could afford were very reliable, and loading mags is a pain after awhile. Looking at wheelguns, I figured i'de get the best, a smith combat masterpiece model 18, great action, pretty gun, hate the serrated wide target trigger and sights and would not feel compfortable mutilating it by re-doing the trigger to a smooth thin one and filing the sights to my tastes. I decided I wanted an H&R 999 breaktop with a 4" barrel. Running 30 or so ounces, many people say they are accurate, but mostly I like the breaktop concept, and the fact I can reload it fast, I have never handled a four inch model but the concept seem sound. Then I ran accross and shot a buddys old model Ruger Bearcat, 2 screw with the alloy frame, no prefix or anything. Trigger is good, accuracy is very good and it weighs less then 18 oz loaded. Using this gun for both field work(whatever a 22 is used in the field for, rabbits, snakes, wild dogs/cats) and for plinking, choosing between the H&R sportsman (999 breaktop) and the Ruger Bearcat alloy, which would you go with and why.