Yup, bought another one, for me, yesterday. The local Gander Mountain
had a half dozen sitting on the shelf, so I had plenty to choose from.
Found one with a nice bore, nice stock, and smooth (but not sloppy)
action. This is a new, one month old, Gander Mountain about twelve
miles from home. Has a great stock of firearms.

My grandson fell in love with that gun while helping me clean the I
bought for son-in-law, his uncle. Now he wants his dad, the other SIL
to have one so he can shoot it.

The local range allows shooting of up to 7.62mm, so I'm in good shape
there. When they come up for Christmas we'll have to pop some rounds.

Anyone have some 7.62x54R ammo they want to get rid of - cheap?
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Here's hoping you have a very Merry Christmas, and a spectacular New Year!