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.22 rifle for training new shooters...

Colt Super
I will be using it to train young boys and girls in rifle safety, handling, and shooting skills. So the rifle will no-doubt be mis-handled - dropped, etc.

I expect to start some of the kids as young as 6 or 7 years old.

Here is what I think I'm looking for:

Used

Single-shot or magazine or tube fed.

Does NOT have to be a repeater.

Bolt action, manual safety

Handles .22 short, long or long rifle.

Rifle, not carbine

Decent open sights

Workable accuracy to 50+ yards

Okay parts availability

Not a collector, but a shooter/beater/truck gun/project gun

Any brand is fine

Wood stock

Low cost

Any other features you all think I should look for ??

So PLEASE, any suggestions of which rifles I should be looking for ??

Remember - I'm pretty broke.

Thanks for your help, y'all.

Doug
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  • we_dig_it
    Check my response on your first thread.[:)]
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  • Spider7115
    Check out this Marlin Glenfield Model 10: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=186405108

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  • Colt Super
    quote:Originally posted by Spider7115
    Check out this Marlin Glenfield Model 10: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=186405108

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    Too nice.

    Thanks though.

    Doug
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  • Colt Super
    quote:Originally posted by we_dig_it
    Check my response on your first thread.[:)]


    Those are nice and would work.

    I'll look around for one for less money.

    Thank you.

    Doug
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  • dbain99
    Sounds like you need a Marlin 780, for .22lr in a auto a Marlin 75 is a real good beater especially for youngens.
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  • BigLoop22
    Doug,

    My recent experience, with my 2 nephews (4 years-old & 9 years-old)& 2 nieces (11 years-old & 14 years-old), plus their father (39 years-old), is with MY Henry H001L & MY Stevens 15A. The Henry IS a repeating carbine, and the Stevens IS a single-shot rifle. We shot Aguila Super Colibris out of both guns. The target was my Goodwill-bargain steel frying pan, set about 15 yards from our position. From a long-barreled, closed-chamber gun, the Super Colibris are no louder than a quiet BB gun. The biggest problems were encountered by the smallest shooters: the length of pull is too long & the weight of the guns. My brother-in-law helped the youngsters hold the rifles. Everyone had fun, and the kids still talk about my guns. Some of them were pretty good shots, too.

    The Henry will set you back about $225.00, new. It is very smooth, and very easy to shoot. The Henry "H001Y" is the youth-model carbine, with a shorter length-of-pull. The Stevens/ Savage/ Springfield 15/ 15A/ 15B is out of production. I got mine at a pawhshop for $75.00, in good, well-used condition. The 15A is a great shooter. Some of the older versions were made as a "youth" rifle.

    Good luck![;)]
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  • RCrosby
    I'd look for any of the used Winchester or Remington bolt guns; single shot or box magazine fed. I'd stay away from tube feeds. Does away with concern over a round getting stuck in the tube and then later freeing up on an "empty" gun. Model numbers elude me at the moment, but having to manually pull back the cocking nob can also be a nice feature with the newbies.
    Great project. All luck to you.
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  • Fatstrat
    Stevens Model 15. Made to be a kids 1st gun. Single shot, very accurate. Made for 30+ years, very available and can be had very cheaply.
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=186368662
    Don't let guys price scare you. These can be commonly found for less than $100.
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  • Mossbergboogie
    go auction side click bolt action,, then search 22LR, then click the price tab.. should find one in no time.
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  • kimi
    What about an old Winchester?:
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=185140339
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