checko 180 Posted March 26, 2015 I want to start teaching my little guy how to shoot and the importance of gun safety. He's 5 and I want to start him off with a halfway decent (non expensive) rifle rather than a handgun. What would you suggest as I'm not well versed in the .22 world. I'm thinking .22 bolt action? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,661 Posted March 26, 2015 http://www.crickett.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted March 26, 2015 Can't go wrong with a 10/22 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted March 26, 2015 Can't go wrong with a 10/22 I was thinking bolt action instead of semi auto. Plus that Cricket is priced right lol Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark_anthony_78 0 Posted March 26, 2015 I agree that bolt action (or even something single shot) is better to start. Keep it slow, learn to aim, etc... not just rapid fire until they happen to hit something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dajonga 396 Posted March 26, 2015 Henry makes a great product, and here in NJ to boot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oleg 8 Posted March 26, 2015 I know nothing about this rifle but there is CZ 452 Scout for young shooters out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe 95 Posted March 26, 2015 At that age, bolt action single shot like the Cricket...as he progresses go to a bolt action / mag fed like a Savage Mark II(with a bipod)...then onto semi auto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maintenanceguy 510 Posted March 26, 2015 The nice thing about the Cricket is that is is likely to fit your son. A 10/22 is great. Savage makes great 22 bolts but they won't fit a 5 year old. Even the Cricket might need a little trim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe 95 Posted March 26, 2015 Yea a Savage bolt def big for 5yr old...Kids grow like weeds, my boy is 11 now, was 10 when he started and was on the cusp between youth and regular...the Savage Mark II I got for him when he was 10 was a lil too big, but hes now growing into it nicely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted March 26, 2015 oh noes, your calling him yours already. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,661 Posted March 26, 2015 oh noes, your calling him yours already. Ha! I thought the same thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted March 26, 2015 I like the Savage Rascal better than the Cricket. On the real market about the same price and it appears to be made better. http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/rascal Yes I bought one for a little guy when he was a year old as a "grow in to it" gift. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted March 26, 2015 Ha! I thought the same thing oh noes, your calling him yours already. Shut up lol. I don't feel like explaining it.... Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted March 26, 2015 I like the Savage Rascal better than the Cricket. On the real market about the same price and it appears to be made better. http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/rascal Yes I bought one for a little guy when he was a year old as a "grow in to it" gift. This - and I have the Cricket - get the rascal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,661 Posted March 26, 2015 Shut up lol. I don't feel like explaining it.... Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Just jealous. You skipped all the crying, not sleeping, and poopy pants and went right to a little person you can interact with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted March 26, 2015 Just jealous. You skipped all the crying, not sleeping, and poopy pants and went right to a little person you can interact with. There's still a 2 yr old with poopy pants. Lol. And believe me sometimes I wish he couldn't talk still. Lol Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted March 26, 2015 I'd def start with a Crickett Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted March 26, 2015 Semi related question, is there any classes specifically geared toward younger kids? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted March 26, 2015 Yes and no. My club does an NRA day that is geared towards kids. There is no cert though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted March 26, 2015 Also a youth outdoor day I usually post em in the events when the dates are announced Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted March 27, 2015 IrishPetesWife just did a kids event. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted March 27, 2015 Not looking for a cert necessarily. You're quite far from me though Shawn. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted March 27, 2015 IrishPetesWife just did a kids event. Doh that's right. I'll have to keep eye open Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted March 27, 2015 Maybe ask about the Jr Rifle or Junior Pistol @ SCFGPA? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted March 27, 2015 Maybe ask about the Jr Rifle or Junior Pistol @ SCFGPA? I looked at that but it looks like its more for kids that already can shoot. I could be mistaken though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEAHS 11 Posted March 27, 2015 I did not see it mentioned yet, you could also look into the Ruger American Rimfire. On a plus side it uses the Ruger 10/22 mags. http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRimfire/index.html?r=y Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted March 27, 2015 I bought my kid a ruger American rifle series .17hmr and it's very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMJeepster 2,777 Posted March 27, 2015 I bought my kid a ruger American rifle series .17hmr and it's very nice Is that the infamous one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted March 27, 2015 No that as a m&p-15 22 That was Josh's 3'rd gun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites