I can understand not having the connections with you gramp's guns......a lot of folks are that way.
I was never fortunate enough to inherit any from a grandpa. I did inherit my grand mother's pistol and 22 rifle.
And, I have 5 different .30-06 rifles. One is my Dad's that he passed down to me. I will never sell any of them.
My plans are to have them ready to pass down to my descendants....kids and grandkids.
I did have a M700 years ago and got rid of it. No one could shoot it more than 4 consecutive shots. It hurt more than any rifle I have ever shot in any caliber.
I would like having a 742 for someone down the road.
I was never fortunate enough to inherit any from a grandpa. I did inherit my grand mother's pistol and 22 rifle.
And, I have 5 different .30-06 rifles. One is my Dad's that he passed down to me. I will never sell any of them.
My plans are to have them ready to pass down to my descendants....kids and grandkids.
I did have a M700 years ago and got rid of it. No one could shoot it more than 4 consecutive shots. It hurt more than any rifle I have ever shot in any caliber.
I would like having a 742 for someone down the road.