Youth Bolt Action 22

[Sugarbug]

Alright, so my son's 5th birthday is in December. Money is super tight right now and I want to start putting money aside for his present from daddy (a bolt action 22).

I've been exposing him to guns for the past two years and he's been there to help me clean them several times. I always try to give him safety instructions each time he asks to see the guns (usually only when I am going to or coming back from the range) or he's with me while I clean.

This last time, I asked him, "after daddy is with you and you want to pick up a gun, what is the first thing we do?"

His response: "Make sure there's no bullets in the gun."

Brought a grin to my face as that was the first time he needed no reminder. So, I figured he's showing enough responsibility that he can start actually shooting at the end of the year.

I want a simple bolt action 22 that is small enough for a 5 year-old.

 

[poor_shot]

Savage? that's what i have. it's great.

 

[Booseman]

Think about a Cricket as well.

 

[Sugarbug]

I really want him to start with a bolt action before he goes to a semi-automatic.

Also, the smaller youth-sized rifles is a must. As it is, the youth models will be slightly too large (most likely) and I'd rather not have him learn to shoot a rifle bazooka-style.

 

[whitsend]

I really want him to start with a bolt action before he goes to a semi-automatic.

Also, the smaller youth-sized rifles is a must. As it is, the youth models will be slightly too large (most likely) and I'd rather not have him learn to shoot a rifle bazooka-style.

Then you definitely need the Cricket. It is more "kid" size than "youth" size.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/36_211

Most gun shops carry them, even WalMart has them.

 

[Sugarbug]

Then you definitely need the Cricket. It is more "kid" size than "youth" size.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/36_211

Most gun shops carry them, even WalMart has them.

Awesome. Thanks.

 

[troy_mclure]

Or the Rossi/nef trifecta.
It's a break action single shot swap barrel .22, .223, and .410 or 20ga. Runs about $200.

 

[Renegade]

Then you definitely need the Cricket. It is more "kid" size than "youth" size.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/36_211

Most gun shops carry them, even WalMart has them.

+1000 GREAT little rifle!!!

 

[Sugarbug]

Or the Rossi/nef trifecta.
It's a break action single shot swap barrel .22, .223, and .410 or 20ga. Runs about $200.

That sounds like something fun for daddy to play with, but for the boy I think I'm going to go with the crickett.

 

[SimpleGreen]

I handled a Crickett once before. That's the perfect choice. Single shot, bolt action. He'll learn how to load, work the action, etc. Very hands on.

 

[Robbie]

What's a bullet? My son asked?

 

[Sugarbug]

What's a bullet? My son asked?

Lol. Someone's not doing their job.

 

[troy_mclure]

That sounds like something fun for daddy to play with, but for the boy I think I'm going to go with the crickett.

It's on a youth buttstock, that can be changed as he grows.

 

[Hothand]

Savage (Cub I think) bolt action single shot. nice both my boys started out with it.

 

[troy_mclure]

You can find some old military trainers(Romanian?) in .22lr for $75 at the pawnshops. Cut down the buttstock to fit him and there ya go.

 

[whitsend]

You can find some old military trainers(Romanian?) in .22lr for $75 at the pawnshops. Cut down the buttstock to fit him and there ya go.

Where?
I have been wanting one but they have been hard to find.

 

[troy_mclure]

seen one here not long ago, some in cabellas for $80 a few months ago, saw one in bad shape for $50 in baton rouge pawn shop.