Terrie is partly correct.  Players psych themselves up sometimes.  There is an old story about Coach Bryant (CB) in one of the first books published after his death.  Bear with me :, I can't recall the team they were playing (on the road), but it was in the eastern time zone.  It was 1959 or 1960, and CB said he was disappointed in the crowd as his team warmed up.  He said he kept looking around, and as the Alabama team went to the locker room it hit him: they were an hour early.  Embarrassed, he said he didn't admit his mistake.  He said he walked back and forth in the locker room trying to think of something to say.  Finally he looked at his watch and it was game time, so he just said, "Let's get 'em."  He said they nearly tore the door off.  Bama won big; the press talked up his great psychological ploy.  CB said it was 6 months before he admitted his mistake.

Thanks for the post.  Apparently there are many fb players who agree.

Good post, good points.

 

Welcome.

I gave you applause for saying it.

Thanks, welcome ed-wannabe e-friend.

gilmer 

I like it better with captions, like the FBI files on the news.



This needs a caption.

Same Terrie from TS?  Howdy.

May have to repaint my computer.

:awkward man e-hug:
Glad to see you here.  I like it.

Good call on Oregon.  I'd ask Masoli about it, but he's skipped right out of Mississippi to San Francisco (without his graduate degree - what a surprise).

I really like 1022; have several and sold one recently.  It's a good Ruger, easy to clean, clip (safe), and inexpensive.  Semiautomatic, but okay for kids under supervision.  There are plenty of upgrades, but first I'd consider adding accessories.  You can get different stocks, scope mounts, laser sights, additional and different magazines, and much more.

If you upgrade within 22, consider some of the collectible European rifles.  There are some great old Mausers and other hunting rifles that will become guns for life (collectibles) for him.

If he can handle heavier guns, 30 cal... (opens all doors).

I'd stay with a 22 cal for someone who is 12.  Ammo is cheap, and there are plenty of options.  If he wants to kill deer, that's different.

Bottom line: I'd invest in a vintage Mauser.  Go to a local gun show or shop and try some of them.  The old Mausers are sweet.  Don't forgot to let go of it after you buy it FOR HIM.

I like your first post.

She's welcome to come work in my yard too.   

Sounds like your original plan (which was a bargain price) is the best bet.