After the pellet guns and .22's, I gave my son and daughter both 30-30's. They rapidly went to 30-06 and a .270. After the  
30-30's I had a line on several pre 64 M7o"s. As they will last them the rest of thier lives, they take supprisingly good care of them! No real dings, just normal hunting wear.Scopes, I had a shelf full of Leuipolds...just put them on w/old Redfield bases and rings. 
Dan
  
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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				Lifes not meant to be a journey to the grave with the intentions of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thouroughly used up, totally wore out,loudly proclaiming.... 
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