Well, my attempt at being neighborly was obviously lost on you. I'll keep my handful of .22 and bid you adieu.That's downright neighborly of you! Problem is that I am 200 miles due north of you...long drive for a handful of free .22lr. No, honestly, I think you have answered my question about the SSS being the way to go. Problem is I currently don't have a .22 rifle so my back yard shooting has been between my .410 and the .22 pistol. I really like shooting with a handgun but there is no getting around the noise and reduced ammo performance. I guess I should bite the bullet and spring $250 for a decent rifle. That will bring up a whole new set of choices...
Oh, and about the SWAT team coming out if I am carrying my gun....in this hick town they think SWAT stands for Southern Womens Azalea Tour. The local Barney's are all about speed traps and not much more. I had to call them out once when my neighbor's cattle got out into my yard and the guy who responded was afraid to get out of his car!