Grew up hunting and bought my first rifle about the time I was 10 or 12 years old. Paid $16 for a .22 single shot at the local hardware store. Have hunted quail, pheasant, duck, geese and rabbits. Haven't hunted since the late '70's or early '80's. As per my signature, my hunting equipment is shown there. I'm like Yukonjack, but I cheat most of the time and use the zoom. But then, here lately, the deer and wild turkey just walk right into the campground, so it's no challenge.