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When I got my #1 in 22 Hornet together, it was my favorite. When I got my 25-284 together, it was my favorite. Then I bought a Win. 63, It's now my favorite "packing" 22, But my 77-17 is my all-around favorite rimfire. Also have a custom 10/22 that ranks right at the top. I guss that any one of these that I have in my hand at the moment, is my favorite.
Virgil B.

I'm with Jim and Bob....Ruger Mark II 5 1/2" 22lr. That gun is so accurate, it even makes me look like a good shot!!! It's a real death-ray for amphibians too!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

After that I'd say:
RWS Model 54 - 22 cal
Rem 700 in 25-06/Marlin MR-7 in 270

Of all the rifles in the stable, Big Stick picks a 30-06 as his most enjoyable!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> What's the world coming to!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

The Garand's much deserved status,is formed of many components. Though I certainly weren't there at the time,I could easily side with Patton's summation of the rifle's magnitude.

Something pretty sweet about banging away with a piece so steeped in History and being marvelous to boot. She simply delivers,does it with much Ooomph,accuracy and incredible reliability.

Damn few things are more American than a working Garand and everybody oughtta treat themselves to at least one!....................

I understand...you're just not ready to come out of the closet (30-06 fan) yet!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

If it was good enough for Patton, then I definitely need one!! Good write up of your reasons, that is kinda my take on one. I talk to Gramps occasionally about his stint of packing one in Korea. He liked the fact that if someone got too close to shoot or he ran outta rounds he could club 'em to death with that thing. Plus, that ping from the strippers is just too cool!

Don't think for a second that I weren't hovering on every WWII tidbit my Grandpa related to me and that I'd forgotten any of 'em. I think it would be safe to say,that his enamoration with the Garand,were likely the first kindling to the fire of my craving one.

No coincidence either,that I searched for a Winchester Garand,as that is what he toted. There are other Manufacturers that are supposedly "better",but he still raves on the one he was issued and I still love shootin' mine.

I've said it often,that if a guy is gonna tote an '06 it had best be a Garand(grin)...................................

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I would have to say the rifle I have the most fun with is a little Marlin 1894 44 Mag that I had cut down to 16.5". That thing is a RIOT to shoot. More and more I find myself packing that in the woods instead of a hand cannon. Even with iron (ghost ring) sights it's minute-of-milk jug at 100 yards off hand. Good enough for me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Love those lever action Winchesters.

1. 9422 mag, it will hit anything, w/in a reasonalbe range, that I point it at.
2. Sako Lt. Wt. Hunters. The stock fits me like a glove.
3. 1911 45 ACP, It was the first handgun I ever fired. It was of the WW2 era, which my uncle bought it for $15.00 through the NRA.