Got my first one 35 years ago when I complained about seeing a buck in the back part of the farm out of range of the only gun I was able to afford at 16, a single shot H & R 20 gauge. My dad said take his gun out: an M700 270. The next night I saw that same buck and dropped him. The old man was so happy his oldest son shot his first buck he gave me that rifle. I still have it and plan on giving it to my oldest daughter some day.
