Squirrel and rabbit - do I want vintage, or modern?

hoytcanon said:
There are many different rifles, shotguns and combos that will fit the bill... just pick up one that captures your interest and go hunting.
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Lots of good advice, but this ^ is more like the kind of advice I think I'm inclined to give these days. We all have our own, quirky set of sensibilities...to it would be strange to say "use______ instead of _____" because I would. I do struggle with the idea of banging-up guns that are too nice to begin with...and have never owned a gun I'm OK with scratching-up. So yes...buying an old 39 would be...say...great advice and probably jive with your sensibilities...but I'd never punish a 39 if I was ever lucky enough to get one. My hang-up. :)
 
A nice Savage 24 is as "vintage" as they get. So are a whole host of other guns used for rabbit hunting. As above, pick one that rings your bell and go to it. :)

Be safe and have fun! :cool:
 
I've used the CZ 452 American and would agree it's a very nice gun for the money (my brother has one). But it occurred to me that squirrel and rabbit hunting is a "vintage" kind of hunting. So I'm still thinking vintage gun.
 
I have too many 22s but that is my addiction. If you are wanting vintage, and I think you are, I would look at some of the old Mossbergs. they have long been a shoot for the eye gun. As for the 24 o/u I have had and would pass. Accuracy is the name when Rabbits are on the menu. a Rem 541 would do with a lot more class. Back when I wore young man clothes we shot many hundreds rabbits with an array of Cooey 22s. That is vintage. Best of luck
 
I love vintage .22's they are also an addiction of mine. I prefer to buy them used not abused, meaning that they have the odd scratch or mark on them. That way I am not scared to use them myself. I hunt with them no hesitation. Not sure why your so afraid of hurting them, treat them with respect the way a person should all of their firearms. Shy of having some sort of bad accident, I think you would be fine with a nice vintage gun.
 
Bland said:
As I am of vintage age so it behooves me to go vintage. All kidding aside the older guns are better value. Not saying there are not quality firearms produced today but they cost. Better bang for your buck with the older well made guns. There was also junk produced in the days of yore. I concur on the 22/410 OU, my personal choicer being the older Savage. They are getting a bit pricey when listed on the EE. Covers all the bases for your purpose and nicely made guns.
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That begs the question that if the shooter and firearm are both "vintage", are either of them truly vintage? Should the "vintage" shooter then use and even "vintager" firearm?
 
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