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by Middle Age Russ
Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:16 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: How old were you?
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Re: How old were you?

I was shooting BB guns by around 6 years old, and .22s within a year or two of that. Received my first firearm as a gift (Remington model 572 pump action .22 just like my father's) at 12 years old, but had been shooting Dad's for years.

Began shooting 12 ga. at 11 dove hunting with Dad. He handed me his old Stevens bolt action 12 ga. and had me shoot at a soda can. Since it didn't knock me over and I hit the can, I became his hunting partner using my grandfather's Winchester auto. Dad then gave me a Winchester pump action Ranger just like one he bought for himself when I was 16.

Don't really remember when I shot my first pistol, but I bought both an S&W 659 and a Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 (Stainless, 10.5" barrel) around the age of 23. I've since sold all the guns mentioned and have others in their place now.

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