I've been thinking lately about the difficulty of finding .22 rf ammo and a need I think I have for a very light rifle that has a bit more punch than a .22.
I'm loading some 32 H&R Mag and 30 Carbine ammo in prep to try some chamber inserts in my 30-06. Just for fun.
But, .22 rim fire ammo is hard to find everywhere. And I like the idea of a very light single shot centerfire rifle like a Stevens Favorite or rook rifle. Something to pack along on a hike or trapline that might have a bit more punch at close range - like the 32 H&R, 38 special/ 357, 30 Carbine, 25-20. 32-20.
The Handi's are kind of big & heavy but priced right. Ruger 1 real big. Martini , EAB rifles pretty rare or expensive.
I'm thinking cheap, simple, maybe 18 in barrel.
Is there anything out there? Could a slightly beefed up Favorite or similar falling block work?
It sounds fun to me to have a very light rifle in a small centerfire that used easily cheaply reloaded ammo.
I'm thinking about a 4 pound rifle - not a bench target rifle something fun and light to shoot and carry.