[GeoNole94]

Yessir, it took decades, but I finally got one. Sublime…

Colt Python, 4”, 1977, German proofs
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[GonzoGeezer]

First range trip with the Ruger mini-thirty, equipped with an inexpensive rubber recoil butt pad and a Bushnell red dot sight. [For Lee/Gonzo, I had one initial feed issue where the round didn’t go fully into battery on releasing the bolt, but otherwise no issues cycling 60 rounds of inexpensive Wolf ammo. The Brimstone trigger job was a nice enhancement.]

After the 60-round “no break-in required” break-in, mine has been perfect. Added a Romeo 5, sighted it in yesterday; next trip I’m going to see how it cycles subsonic. Haven’t been making the trek to the rifle range very often recently, I’ve been nursing a bum knee, getting a new one in July. The Ruger is my second favorite 7.62, better than my AK, but the CZ 58 is still cock of the walk.

 

[GeoNole94]

Agreed - the VZ58 is a step up on the Ruger, which is a step up on the AKs. Good luck with the knee replacement, Lee!