22 for young kids
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I've started my kids around age 4 shooting 22s. Each have gravitated towards different guns, especially as they've gotten older. My oldest, a boy, preferred a Savage model 5 (bolt action, tube fed) with open sights, my oldest daughter preferred a Ruger Charger (same deal as a 10/22, but I put it in a chassis with an AR style stock) with a scope (tried red dot, no go for her), and my second daughter doesn't care as long as it's a rifle. The next three (yes, six total) haven't shot enough to have any idea, mainly because they're too young still.
If you just want a rifle with appropriate LOP, one with an adjustable stock is great as they can grow with it. I'm in the mindset of get them something they'll enjoy that they can shoot safely and develop some good habits, then let them decide what they prefer. My oldest (13 years old) still grabs that Model 5, but wouldn't think of going to the range without his 6.5 creedmoor bolt action that he can ring steel at 1000 yards with.
For their 8th birthday I let them pick out some components and colors to build their own AR as well. I figure the more platforms they're familiar with, the better!
If you just want a rifle with appropriate LOP, one with an adjustable stock is great as they can grow with it. I'm in the mindset of get them something they'll enjoy that they can shoot safely and develop some good habits, then let them decide what they prefer. My oldest (13 years old) still grabs that Model 5, but wouldn't think of going to the range without his 6.5 creedmoor bolt action that he can ring steel at 1000 yards with.
For their 8th birthday I let them pick out some components and colors to build their own AR as well. I figure the more platforms they're familiar with, the better!
I have two kids that are right handed but left eye dominant. Once I got them shooting lefty they accquire the target faster and shoot better in general. I personally believe that they will be a much better shot with a handgun and shotgun in the future shooting with dominant eye. Now the shitty part is trying to find a good solution for a left handed bolt action compact/youth 22. I am trying to find a couple of CZ452's that I can drop into the Boyds At-One stock so they can adjust and grow with it. If I do not find soon, I guess I might go down the VUDOO road.
What about an MDT LSS-RF chassis? They use AR buffer tubes & stocks. So you could get a pistol buffer tube with a suitable stock on it. It can also grow with him.
My kids have a CZ 455 Scout and I've been thinking about putting it in one of these.
mdttac.com
My kids have a CZ 455 Scout and I've been thinking about putting it in one of these.
LSS Gen2 Chassis
Our LSS Chassis converts your rifle to an external box magazine fed rifle, while improving accuracy, and giving the rifle superior ergonomics.
mdttac.com
What about an MDT LSS-RF chassis? They use AR buffer tubes & stocks. So you could get a pistol buffer tube with a suitable stock on it. It can also grow with him.
My kids have a CZ 455 Scout and I've been thinking about putting it in one of these.
LSS Gen2 Chassis
Our LSS Chassis converts your rifle to an external box magazine fed rifle, while improving accuracy, and giving the rifle superior ergonomics.
I like the gen 2 better than gen 1 but they still need a long handguard imho.
If they would make their oryx chassis for the same inlets as they have for the LSS then I would be set.
I have emailed about it but I get the standard thank you, we will consider it but not at this time message.
I guess there are other stock options, but the vudoo ai axcs is still just a little too big for my 6 year old. One or two more growth spurts might get him there. He doesn't have any trouble breaking clay pigeons at 100yds though.
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This picture is awesome for a few reasons and one of the less obvious ones is that hat. Props to you for raising him right with proper equipment in mind. Arai's have saved my life and/or quality of life at least twice where I feel a lesser product may have failed to do so.
My daughter is like your kids right hand, left eye dominant. I completely agree that going with the dominant eye allows her to get on target quicker than trying to use her right eye. She started with a 10/22 with a cut down stock and s&w 15-22. Now she wants a bolt action 22. Savage looks to be the only option until Tikka gets their left handed T1 on the market.
Supposedly one is coming out in 2020. But you never know. It looks like that will be the best option besides spending an arm and leg for a VooDoo.
When my oldest was 6, I started him off on an Ithaca 49 that I picked up at a local dealer for $50. I used a miter box and trim saw to remove a few inches' worth of LOP. It'll get passed off to some other family once my boys have outgrown it.
Later, he migrated to a AR22. The collapsible stock gave him some LOP options - kinda coarse adjustments, but it worked for him.
He's now onto a Ruger 10/22 Target Lite with all of the spacers removed. The LOP should be too long for him (he's only 51" tall), but he gets along with it just fine now that I moved the scope far enough back to get the eye relief correct for his head position on the stock.
Generally speaking, kids care much less about ergonomics than us adults. I'm not advocating getting your kids started on ill-fitting equipment and letting them build bad habits, but usually they are simply happy to get range time and I don't think it's better to have them sitting at home just because they don't have access to the perfect setup.
Later, he migrated to a AR22. The collapsible stock gave him some LOP options - kinda coarse adjustments, but it worked for him.
He's now onto a Ruger 10/22 Target Lite with all of the spacers removed. The LOP should be too long for him (he's only 51" tall), but he gets along with it just fine now that I moved the scope far enough back to get the eye relief correct for his head position on the stock.
Generally speaking, kids care much less about ergonomics than us adults. I'm not advocating getting your kids started on ill-fitting equipment and letting them build bad habits, but usually they are simply happy to get range time and I don't think it's better to have them sitting at home just because they don't have access to the perfect setup.
