For the love of the Rascal

[bb07]

More than fifty years ago there was a boy roaming the gopher rich prairies of southern Saskatchewan, toting along an old hand me down Cooey that misfired as often as it fired, but happy just to be out with a rifle he could call his own. Back then if something like a Savage Rascal was being made and he happened to find one under the Christmas tree he would have been the happiest boy in the world.
Today I do believe I'm into my second childhood. After buying a Rascal for myself it's become my most used .22. It weighs next to nothing and packs easily almost everywhere. Kids today are very lucky to have such a variety of .22's to choose from. And so are we
Tiny as it is, this little thing can keep you fed.
Some ptarmigan

And a couple spruce grouse

A comparison between the bolts of the Rascal and a Stevens Cadet show just how tiny the Rascal is

For any of you that enjoy this little rifle as much as I do please share pics, whether it be hunting or target shooting or whatever. Some things are just too much fun to keep to yourself!

 

[chanman]

I wonder what the benefits of the larger bolt are (if any). I didn't realize how much of a size difference there was compared to the Savage Mark II/Stevens 300 bolts

 

[tbhupe]

While technically I have one (with the walnut stock), it was bought for my grandson the day after he was born. He is just coming up on 20 months old so it will be a while before it sees the range/woods. My son in law and I do take it out every now and then to make sure the oil is still fresh on it before it goes back into the case. You are right though, kids today are lucky to have such a well thought out 22 to learn on. Can't wait for "The Day" it goes to the range with its real owner.