Looking for Youth Rifle

rrplasencia · 07-17-2011, 04:08 AM

My son has been asking for a while to go hunting with me. anyone have experience with youth rifles? I've seen the cricket .22 LR with 16.26" barrel, also seen the Rossi combo but I hear it's not great. really looking for any feedback, there's not a whole lot of useful information out there, thanks in advance.

Cornrow_Wallis · 07-17-2011, 08:21 AM

How old?

rrplasencia · 07-17-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Cornrow_Wallis

How old?

very lanky 7yr old, 4' tall and scary smart. (must get that from his mom)

TXRebel · 07-17-2011, 08:39 AM

Semi, bolt, or pump.

rrplasencia · 07-17-2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TXRebel

Semi, bolt, or pump.

no prefernce, but thinking not semi, just seems a bit safer

TXRebel · 07-17-2011, 09:04 AM

Take a look at Savage Arms Mark I GY, and the Cub.

docdoty · 07-17-2011, 01:10 PM

Buds gunshop online is a great place to buy them. Awesome prices

Col. Kurtz · 07-17-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by docdoty

Buds gunshop online is a great place to buy them. Awesome prices

Love for Buds here also!

Maybe check out one of the marlin bolts. They are very nice, and you don't really have to worry about him running away like with a 10/22. Perhaps a single shot .22? check w. 4H or boy scouts in your area. They usually have a youth shooting program and may be able to help with a selection (single shot). Food for thought.

Ratters · 07-17-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Ruger 10/22 would be a good option if you wanted a semi. I don't see why not to get a semi now. If Average Joe Jr. doesn't have the self control to fire only 1 shot then he'll be playing with legos instead fo gonig shooting with dad.

This, it is a rifle he will keep for the rest of his life. I still have the one my dad got me in 1977.

Chainsaw13 · 07-19-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

This, it is a rifle he will keep for the rest of his life. I still have the one my dad got me in 1977.

I have mine that I inherited that must be from the early 70's as well. Built like a tank and shoots the lights out.

awsmith4 · 07-19-2011, 11:38 PM

What are you hunting?

I know little about youth rifles but I will say the Remington 870 youth model I've had since I was 9 or 10 has been a fantastic and versatile gun.

rrplasencia · 07-17-2011, 01:16 PM

thanks, looking into these now

Average Joe · 07-17-2011, 01:23 PM

Ruger 10/22 would be a good option if you wanted a semi. I don't see why not to get a semi now. If Average Joe Jr. doesn't have the self control to fire only 1 shot then he'll be playing with legos instead fo gonig shooting with dad.

emopunker2004 · 07-17-2011, 04:19 PM

here are a few
Bolt
http://www.shootersjax.com/cz-usa452scout22lr.aspx
http://www.shootersjax.com/henryminibolt22lrythblk.aspx
http://www.shootersjax.com/mar915y22...tlebuckar.aspx

Lever
http://www.shootersjax.com/henryyouthlever22lr.aspx

Cornrow_Wallis · 07-17-2011, 07:08 PM

I've always been a fan of the bolt action, and if you are concerned about safety that is a pretty good way to go I think. I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the above, especially if you instill a good base of safety and proper respect in him. You could always check out the used section of the local stores.

IMO the earlier you get to them the better chance you have of teaching them safe handling and the implications of improper techniques. It's the kids that aren't exposed to or don't have any respect for guns that you have to watch out for.

rrplasencia · 07-19-2011, 02:49 PM

thanks for all the advice, have it narrowed down to the 1022, model 5, or the mossberg 37000. off to the store we go. thanks again

Ratters · 07-19-2011, 06:17 PM

Won't go wrong with any of those.

Though get the 10/22.

Remo · 07-20-2011, 02:19 AM

Hunting what?

rrplasencia · 07-20-2011, 04:53 AM

we're gonna start off with a hog hunt. went last night but the guys at bass pro really don't want to help you, think i'm gonna end up using buds and have it shipped to a dealer. i like the bolt action, i really just don't want a single shot.

Stevez · 07-20-2011, 07:11 AM

Another vote for the Ruger 10/22. Awesome rifle and I bought one for my son about that age and he's 22 now and still loves it, even though he has some more powerfull rifles. Will last and last and it is a great rifle. Steve

07-17-2011, 04:08 AM	#1
rrplasencia monica lewinsky Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Richard Location: Miami Posts: 1,827 Trading: (55)	Looking for Youth Rifle My son has been asking for a while to go hunting with me. anyone have experience with youth rifles? I've seen the cricket .22 LR with 16.26" barrel, also seen the Rossi combo but I hear it's not great. really looking for any feedback, there's not a whole lot of useful information out there, thanks in advance. __________________ "Merica, Back to Back World War Champs." -Cloyd Rivers

07-17-2011, 08:21 AM	#2
Cornrow_Wallis <insert user title> Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Rob Location: flo-rida Posts: 268 Trading: (8)	Re: Looking for Youth Rifle How old?

07-17-2011, 08:39 AM	#4
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,276 Trading: (12)	Re: Looking for Youth Rifle Semi, bolt, or pump. __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

07-17-2011, 09:04 AM	#6
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,276 Trading: (12)	Re: Looking for Youth Rifle Take a look at Savage Arms Mark I GY, and the Cub. __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

07-17-2011, 01:10 PM	#7
docdoty Cigars & Guns...what else Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Justin Location: Homer, mi Posts: 429 Trading: (8)	Re: Looking for Youth Rifle Buds gunshop online is a great place to buy them. Awesome prices __________________ Enjoy what you smoke, and Smoke what you enjoy

07-19-2011, 11:38 PM	#11
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Looking for Youth Rifle What are you hunting? I know little about youth rifles but I will say the Remington 870 youth model I've had since I was 9 or 10 has been a fantastic and versatile gun. __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

07-17-2011, 01:16 PM	#12
rrplasencia monica lewinsky Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Richard Location: Miami Posts: 1,827 Trading: (55)	Re: Looking for Youth Rifle thanks, looking into these now __________________ "Merica, Back to Back World War Champs." -Cloyd Rivers

07-17-2011, 01:23 PM	#13
Average Joe Livin' the dream! Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Name Location: Over Yonder Posts: 183 Trading: (10)	Re: Looking for Youth Rifle Ruger 10/22 would be a good option if you wanted a semi. I don't see why not to get a semi now. If Average Joe Jr. doesn't have the self control to fire only 1 shot then he'll be playing with legos instead fo gonig shooting with dad.

07-17-2011, 04:19 PM	#14
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Looking for Youth Rifle here are a few Bolt http://www.shootersjax.com/cz-usa452scout22lr.aspx http://www.shootersjax.com/henryminibolt22lrythblk.aspx http://www.shootersjax.com/mar915y22...tlebuckar.aspx Lever http://www.shootersjax.com/henryyouthlever22lr.aspx __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

07-17-2011, 07:08 PM	#15
Cornrow_Wallis <insert user title> Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Rob Location: flo-rida Posts: 268 Trading: (8)	Re: Looking for Youth Rifle I've always been a fan of the bolt action, and if you are concerned about safety that is a pretty good way to go I think. I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the above, especially if you instill a good base of safety and proper respect in him. You could always check out the used section of the local stores. IMO the earlier you get to them the better chance you have of teaching them safe handling and the implications of improper techniques. It's the kids that aren't exposed to or don't have any respect for guns that you have to watch out for.

07-19-2011, 02:49 PM	#16
rrplasencia monica lewinsky Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Richard Location: Miami Posts: 1,827 Trading: (55)	Re: Looking for Youth Rifle thanks for all the advice, have it narrowed down to the 1022, model 5, or the mossberg 37000. off to the store we go. thanks again __________________ "Merica, Back to Back World War Champs." -Cloyd Rivers

07-19-2011, 06:17 PM	#17
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Looking for Youth Rifle Won't go wrong with any of those. Though get the 10/22.

07-20-2011, 02:19 AM	#18
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Looking for Youth Rifle Hunting what? __________________

07-20-2011, 04:53 AM	#19
rrplasencia monica lewinsky Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Richard Location: Miami Posts: 1,827 Trading: (55)	Re: Looking for Youth Rifle we're gonna start off with a hog hunt. went last night but the guys at bass pro really don't want to help you, think i'm gonna end up using buds and have it shipped to a dealer. i like the bolt action, i really just don't want a single shot. __________________ "Merica, Back to Back World War Champs." -Cloyd Rivers

07-20-2011, 07:11 AM	#20
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: Looking for Youth Rifle Another vote for the Ruger 10/22. Awesome rifle and I bought one for my son about that age and he's 22 now and still loves it, even though he has some more powerfull rifles. Will last and last and it is a great rifle. Steve