Son's first rifle.
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I bought my 5 year old a Marlin XT-22Y. The length of pull is a little long for him but when he shoots prone it's not bad. It's a good little shooter.
I bought my 5 year old a Marlin XT-22Y. The length of pull is a little long for him but when he shoots prone it's not bad. It's a good little shooter.
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at 6 the biggest problem you will have is the length of the frame (dont just want one with a cut down stock with adult length foregrip distance) and weight.
at 6 the biggest problem you will have is the length of the frame (dont just want one with a cut down stock with adult length foregrip distance) and weight.
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The Crickett isn't too bad. The size is what sells it. If your kid can fit into a CZ Scout, that is probably the best youth rimfire rifle.
The Crickett isn't too bad. The size is what sells it. If your kid can fit into a CZ Scout, that is probably the best youth rimfire rifle.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2brothers641</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If your kid can fit into a CZ Scout, that is probably the best youth rimfire rifle. </div></div>
+1
Just heading to the range with my 8YO and his Scout. Fun times!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2brothers641</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If your kid can fit into a CZ Scout, that is probably the best youth rimfire rifle. </div></div>
+1
Just heading to the range with my 8YO and his Scout. Fun times!
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I'll second the XT-22.
I have two sons, 8 and 11 and bought each of them an XT-22 about a month ago. The 11 year old is big for his age...the 8 year old a bit small.
I took about 1.5" off the stock of the 8 year olds (which I of course saved to re-attach when he grow into it) and fitted each with Bushnell's 3-9X40 rimfire scope...$40 each, and not bad little scopes. (both boys have a years experience with iron sights on their pellet rifles...hence going with a scope)
Anyways, the 11 year old is easily shooting 1" groups at 50yds...the 8 year old is down to 2".
I tried out a couple different brands of ammo and found the guns like Federal Eagle solids. In the month we've gone nearly through a 500rd box and have not had a single mis-fire.
In my mind these are the 'Cooey's' of modern guns.
I'll second the XT-22.
I have two sons, 8 and 11 and bought each of them an XT-22 about a month ago. The 11 year old is big for his age...the 8 year old a bit small.
I took about 1.5" off the stock of the 8 year olds (which I of course saved to re-attach when he grow into it) and fitted each with Bushnell's 3-9X40 rimfire scope...$40 each, and not bad little scopes. (both boys have a years experience with iron sights on their pellet rifles...hence going with a scope)
Anyways, the 11 year old is easily shooting 1" groups at 50yds...the 8 year old is down to 2".
I tried out a couple different brands of ammo and found the guns like Federal Eagle solids. In the month we've gone nearly through a 500rd box and have not had a single mis-fire.
In my mind these are the 'Cooey's' of modern guns.
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Hahaha... my daughter is only 7 months and she already had a Sako quad 17hmr build with a USO.....
For that price range I'd also reccommend a chipmunk. Buds has them for $145 and the stock is made for shorter LOP's.
Hahaha... my daughter is only 7 months and she already had a Sako quad 17hmr build with a USO.....
For that price range I'd also reccommend a chipmunk. Buds has them for $145 and the stock is made for shorter LOP's.
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similar thread, good points here as well.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3249329#Post3249329
similar thread, good points here as well.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3249329#Post3249329
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Your grandson is lucky. My grandfather started me off with a Remington 870!special purpose magnum 12 ga when I was five. The logic was that the .22 can kill miles away and the birdshot will only kill what you can see. I did not grow into that shotgun until 10 years later. Looking back, I think it might have been a little big. Maybe a 16 ga would have been more appropriate. Haha
Your grandson is lucky. My grandfather started me off with a Remington 870!special purpose magnum 12 ga when I was five. The logic was that the .22 can kill miles away and the birdshot will only kill what you can see. I did not grow into that shotgun until 10 years later. Looking back, I think it might have been a little big. Maybe a 16 ga would have been more appropriate. Haha
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cz scout all the way, it will last him a life time +2 Thats what i shoot. and im an old man
cz scout all the way, it will last him a life time +2 Thats what i shoot. and im an old man
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Lots of used ss bolt action rifles out there---still have my 1st Mossberg
Lots of used ss bolt action rifles out there---still have my 1st Mossberg
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I was thinking about a cz 513 basic for my 9 year old. I thought it would be a good middle between the scout and special trainer. Anyone have an opinion on the 513?
I was thinking about a cz 513 basic for my 9 year old. I thought it would be a good middle between the scout and special trainer. Anyone have an opinion on the 513?
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Started my girls with a 915YS, rifle is light and accurate. Comes with Williams fire sights.
Started my girls with a 915YS, rifle is light and accurate. Comes with Williams fire sights.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jesse1973</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am looking to get my son his first rifle for Chrismtas. He is 6 but pretty big for a 6 yr old.I am looking for a bolt action 22LR .Looking for a bolt action.Looking for suggestion in the $175-$250 range.
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A Henry Mini Bolt Youth .22 is a good American made starter for kids.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jesse1973</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am looking to get my son his first rifle for Chrismtas. He is 6 but pretty big for a 6 yr old.I am looking for a bolt action 22LR .Looking for a bolt action.Looking for suggestion in the $175-$250 range.
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A Henry Mini Bolt Youth .22 is a good American made starter for kids.
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Look around at the gun shops, gun shows, Guns America, and so on, for a used youth model Marlin single shot bolt action. They're out there and they make a good first rifle.
Here you go;
http://www.gunsamerica.com/964654420/Gun..._25in_70690.htm
I'd also bet that no matter what you decide on, he'll love it!
Look around at the gun shops, gun shows, Guns America, and so on, for a used youth model Marlin single shot bolt action. They're out there and they make a good first rifle.
Here you go;
http://www.gunsamerica.com/964654420/Gun..._25in_70690.htm
I'd also bet that no matter what you decide on, he'll love it!
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Started my son (and one nephew) 15 yrs ago on CZ 452 youth rifles. It has the 16" barrel and iron sights (which I think is a better start, then going right into it with a scope). Anyways, great rifle, robust, durable and best of all, it'll fit in an adult stock for a "scout" type configuration as they grow/grew.
JMTCW...
Started my son (and one nephew) 15 yrs ago on CZ 452 youth rifles. It has the 16" barrel and iron sights (which I think is a better start, then going right into it with a scope). Anyways, great rifle, robust, durable and best of all, it'll fit in an adult stock for a "scout" type configuration as they grow/grew.
JMTCW...
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