I've inherited this rifle from my grandfather, and it's a bit confusing. It doesn't seem to be factory, at least nothing factory that I've been able to google up. It looks like a "high wall" action, but is chambered in .225... but also .218 IMP.?
On the barrel it says .225/.218 IMP.
What does IMP. mean? And how can a gun be chambered in two cartridges?
Not sure what to make of that, also not sure exactly what sort of gun it is, or what age. It has a heavy barrel, and is extremely accurate...at least as shooting at coyotes goes. Someone told me that .225 Winchester is basically a slightly heavier 22-250? I'm not at all familiar with .218 IMP.
Any information you guys (from clicking around, the knowledge here seems amazing) have would be fantastic. Would really like to learn more about this gun, it's age, etc. I wouldn't know how to value it were I to have to sell it.
Thanks kindly in advance.
On the barrel it says .225/.218 IMP.
What does IMP. mean? And how can a gun be chambered in two cartridges?
Not sure what to make of that, also not sure exactly what sort of gun it is, or what age. It has a heavy barrel, and is extremely accurate...at least as shooting at coyotes goes. Someone told me that .225 Winchester is basically a slightly heavier 22-250? I'm not at all familiar with .218 IMP.
Any information you guys (from clicking around, the knowledge here seems amazing) have would be fantastic. Would really like to learn more about this gun, it's age, etc. I wouldn't know how to value it were I to have to sell it.
Thanks kindly in advance.