Need input re: youth rifles..........
All my old Mossbergs are still a bit too long for my grandsons. I'd like to get them a youth rifle, single shot or mag feed (bolt), but not with the pull-type cocking mechanism. The boys are 7 1/2 yrs old. I've never held any of the "youth rifles" and would welcome any comments from those who may own one. I'm not after a competition rifle for them, safety, function, and reasonable accuracy would suffice.
Thanks,Jay
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Henry makes a nice youth lever action .22,that sells for under $200,and Marlin has a bolt action model 15YN that sells for around $180. good luck....
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Have a couple of Taurus model 62 lever Action Rifles..They should make a decent Firearm for a Youth..... 0 -
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Both the Cricket and the Chipmunk can be had for around $100. Check Wally World.
My heros have always killed cowboys.0 -
The Armscore bolt action repeater youth rifle isn't too bad for the price--should run around $100 or so--despite a stock that seems to be made of some fragile wood. I picked up a new one for around fifty bucks that had a small chip in the stock and was pleasantly surprised at how accurate it was at fifty yards. 0 -
I've got a 9 year old and a 7 year old, so I know about the size you're needing. I went with a Rossi mathed pair. DO NOT MAKE MY MISTAKE. The .410 shotgun barrel that it comes with, kicks them pretty good (too short, too light, no recoil pad), enough to make them not want to shoot it anymore. The .22 barrel works fine as long as you don't want to mount a scope. The base hangs over the hammer and you can't get the thing cocked! I would imagine the H&R guns along the same lines will have the same problems.
I understand you said you didn't want an autoloader but, if I had it to do over again, I would go with a plain old Ruger 10/22 and cut off the stock. The 10/22 has the more accessories than you can shake a stick at. You can always find a spare stock for $10-$15 at a gun show when they grow out of that cut down version. The barrel is only 18.5 inches - it's already short and light. If you want to get them something they'll keep - that 10/22 would last them rest of their lives and still be usable.
My nine year old is ready now to move up to a larger rifle right now. If you get a true "youth" rifle it won't be long untill you'll need another rifle. Just take the time and teach them the proper trigger control. My $0.02!
B-Man308 - Former USAF Combat Arms Instructor, NRA Life member0 -
B-man308: I like the advice you tendered..Sounds logical in all respects...I belive 625 can't do any better than listen to the Voice of experiance...best....Captain Kirk
Captain Kirk, Tech Staff0 -
Savage makes a Bolt action single shot in both the adult and youth sizes. Bolts cock on open eleminating the need to pull on the bolt to cock. They are a fine little rifle.
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Based on experience, when you saw the stock off a rifle, it can tend to make it muzzle heavy. If they can handle the weight and not the length, you may need to add some weight to the shortened stock. 0 -
I say go with the Winchester Model 9422 ... well made, lot's of fun, safe and they last a lifetime or two!
Ken0 -
B-man you can get a hammer extension for your rossi or h&r so you can mount a scope on them. 0
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