March 26, 201511 yr 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
March 26, 201511 yr Author 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
March 26, 201511 yr 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.
March 26, 201511 yr I know nothing about this rifle but there is CZ 452 Scout for young shooters out there.
March 26, 201511 yr 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.
March 26, 201511 yr 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.
March 26, 201511 yr 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.
March 26, 201511 yr 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.
March 26, 201511 yr Author 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
March 26, 201511 yr 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.
March 26, 201511 yr 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.
March 26, 201511 yr Author 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
March 26, 201511 yr Author Semi related question, is there any classes specifically geared toward younger kids? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
March 26, 201511 yr Yes and no. My club does an NRA day that is geared towards kids. There is no cert though
March 26, 201511 yr Also a youth outdoor day I usually post em in the events when the dates are announced
March 27, 201511 yr Author Not looking for a cert necessarily. You're quite far from me though Shawn. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
March 27, 201511 yr Author IrishPetesWife just did a kids event. Doh that's right. I'll have to keep eye open Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
March 27, 201511 yr Author 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.
March 27, 201511 yr 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
March 27, 201511 yr I bought my kid a ruger American rifle series .17hmr and it's very nice Is that the infamous one?
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