“I still have my .22-250 if I can see well enough to reach out and touch someone.”
Love the caliber. I have my dad’s 788 Remington. Shoots well even with the old style weaver scope on it, which scope has the look of one of those scopes on a rifle Josey Wailes used in the movie! My 22-250 in a model 700 is beyond accurate at distance, can punch out Xs all day at 200 with new Hornady 55gr v max.
When my eyes began letting me down (at 71)went for more magnification! Redfield 4x14s were a fine choice for me.
One other bene, the bolt action keeps the cost of ammo down!
Don’t get me wrong though, I love the 556 ARs, just for other uses.
I am the ONLY customer at my local WalMart who has ever bought the 45-70 ammo they have. It’s a good price, but I’m waiting until they drop the price and then I’ll go get the rest of it. :0)
Dang! Mine is a 788, too. Purchased it in 1967 for $119.00, and put a Weaver K4-F on it. I’ve since redone the stock, but that thing can light matches at 200-300 yards, easily. I haven’t re-sighted it in decades and it’ll still print clover leaves. I wouldn’t trade anything for it.
Sure, It’s a good toy and when you want a real gun go to the Siaga 308.