I could tell some stories about hunting snows when I lived in Arkansas. We very rarely tried to decoy them. Usually found a ditch they were close to and jump shot them.
It is very possibly that parts were interchanged. The barrel is marked MOD 02-22 SHORT LONG EXTRA LONG. The butt plate is smooth and the bolt handle straight. The gun isn't here anymore. It went to my friends uncle.
This belongs to a coworker of mine. It is stamped Winchester Model 02-22. I have done a little research and found that it is actually a model 1902 and I think in 1919 the changed it to the 02-22. But I can not find anything on the threaded barrel. This also also has a metal butt plate which...
My father died in January of what we now suspect was covid. My mother is not able to take care of herself so my 22 year old son volunteered to move down there with her. This is now his job and he has handled it well but he has had a few rough patches not being able to get out. He's a gamer...
I have had mine for over a year and still has not shot a clean mag with different types of ammo. Just got it back from S&W for the second time. Have not taken it to the range yet.
I shot my first ever match of any kind at Warsaw Steel Challenge a few months ago. Everyone was great and more than helpful. As was mentioned before, let them know this is your first match.