Back in the day, the Remington Nylon 66 was the rage.

It's a really good gun. The "receiver" is just a sheet metal shrowd over the nylon skeleton, no metal to metal direct connection to the barrel. They still shot pretty well with scopes.

They were really tough, I have one, my son has one.

They're now selling in the $300-$500 reage, depending on model and condition. Don't think I'd pay that. but don't plan to sell the one I have. I doubt you could talk my son out of his. IIRC, he got it from a friend, paid $30 or so.

DF