Ran across a Rimfire Striker in 17 HMR on Saturday. At a gun "swap meet". Saw it and walked by. The guy also had an M-6 in 22 Hornet over 410 that I was interested in. He wanted $400 for it and I wasn't sure I was ready to spend that, even though they are going for about double that. Looked at some other stuff and came back. Then really noticed the Striker. Picked it up and played with it. Interesting gun. How much???? $180 Wow! I didn't know how much they were going for, but I could fork over $180 without feeling bad. Especially since it had a Norinco 2x20 scope, a no-name bipod and two extra magazines. Took it out Sunday and shot it. Did pretty well. Problem is the 2x scope isn't really enough for my old eyes at 50 or 100 yds. I did OK, but needed an 8" diameter bull to aim at.

Looking at different scopes, was looking for one I could use on some other guns I've got. Needed long eye relief. Have narrowed it down to three...... Burris Handgun, Burris Scout and a Nikon Force XR. Will have to save a few $$$ and get the scope in the next month or so.

I did order a DIP scope base so whatever scope I get, can be used on the other three guns with the picatinny style scope bases. Might then "borrow" the scope I have on my 93r17 since it is mounted on a picatinny style base.

I had looked a the single shot big bore pistols several years ago, but they really weren't being manufactured anymore. I always liked the XP100, and the other rifle caliber pistols. The more I look at the photos on this and other websites, the more I am ready to get a Savage action and build one.

Will post some results once I'm able to get a higher power scope on it.