When shopping for rimfires, I really prefer older vintage rifles with walnut and blue and a history of quality and accuracy. However, aesthetics are important to me when I am buying rifles for the "collection" . For instance, I love my Winchester 52's but won't buy a Mossberg 144 even even though the accuracy is reported to be approximately equal from some sources...

I know lots of guys like stainless and composite, and other combinations and that works also. What is your preference when looking at or purchasing a rimfire for your uses? Or even just to put in the safe for yourself or future generations to use?

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