Brian Williams
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Look at the Savage MKII great little bolt guns and have a 5 or 10 round mag. My 16 y.o. son has one and it is very accurate. He got it with his own money at 13. around $110.
.22 LR recommendations for a kid
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I'd go with the CZ. Not only is it a good beginner rifle, it is also extremely accurate. I'm not sure what the dimensions are on the Scout, but if he's of average size or bigger I'd go for the 452 Training model which is larger. The 452 is very well made and would probably provide great shooting fun for a few lifetimes if taken care of. They also make a 513 which similar, but should be cheaper with no checkering and simpler sights. I've never shot the 513 so I can't attest to its accuracy, but it seems to share enough with the 452 that it would be similar.
IMO, the kid is 13, the CZ 452 Scout and Marlin 15YN might be too small for him. I'd go with full size. The bolt actions do force him a little bit to be more precise with his aim than the semis. But then again, you can always download the semi's mags.
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Agree with a Bolt as first gun.
For a full size stock for his age - find a Rem 514 single shot. So it is a single shot, the accuracy , the basic skills and fundamentals will last a lifetime. One always appreciates having a tool like the 514 to get out of a slump , or rid themselves of bad habits aquired down the line - no matter the age.
Fun Factor is a bonus.
For a full size stock for his age - find a Rem 514 single shot. So it is a single shot, the accuracy , the basic skills and fundamentals will last a lifetime. One always appreciates having a tool like the 514 to get out of a slump , or rid themselves of bad habits aquired down the line - no matter the age.
Fun Factor is a bonus.
BryanP
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Leveractions are always a good choice. I don't own a Henry but I've heard they're not bad and can be had for $185 or so. Marlin's are wonderful but pricier.
salthouse
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IMO the most important thing (after firearm safety, of course) is that youngsters have fun when they are introduced to shooting. For me that translated to a 10/22. With a scope the accuracy is acceptable, and my daughters love to shoot semi-auto. They have also enjoyed doing some customization of the 10/22, new stock, laser sight, etc..., just another aspect of the sport that is easy to introduce with the Ruger. I'm introducing my kids to shooting my bolt action .270 next. Enjoy.
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Youth 22rf.
What I chose in the late 70's might not be appropriate now, but for what its worth, heres what I did and why.
I started each of the kids shooting with a Rossi Youth Model Pump 22. Cut the stock down by an inch or two to fit them better. As there was no safety on the little Rossi, it was easier to impress on the kids that the only 'safety' they could depend on was between their ears. The external hammer, the lack of a mechanical safety, take-down capability, and the ability to use sub-sonic 22 Shorts sold me on the Rossi Pump.
After going through our three kiddos, the little take-down Rossi is about to make its way through the grand-kids.
I'm sure your situtation is different and there may be more options out there now, but the Rossi seemed to me the most appropriate platform available that would let me teach safety and responsibility. That was my goal.
salty.
What I chose in the late 70's might not be appropriate now, but for what its worth, heres what I did and why.
I started each of the kids shooting with a Rossi Youth Model Pump 22. Cut the stock down by an inch or two to fit them better. As there was no safety on the little Rossi, it was easier to impress on the kids that the only 'safety' they could depend on was between their ears. The external hammer, the lack of a mechanical safety, take-down capability, and the ability to use sub-sonic 22 Shorts sold me on the Rossi Pump.
After going through our three kiddos, the little take-down Rossi is about to make its way through the grand-kids.
I'm sure your situtation is different and there may be more options out there now, but the Rossi seemed to me the most appropriate platform available that would let me teach safety and responsibility. That was my goal.
salty.
HankB
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If your nephew is 13, he ought to be old enough to be able to form an opinion on what he wants . . . with a little guidance from his uncle, of course. (At 13 I was in 8th grade, and full-size rifles were fine for me . . . a kid's gun wouldn't have gone over very well.)
Whether or not you get him a bolt action or a semi really depends on what you expect from both the kid and the rifle, as well as your budget . . . but I'll leave you with this question: If you don't trust him with something like a 10/22, should you be getting him ANY type of firearm at all?
Whether or not you get him a bolt action or a semi really depends on what you expect from both the kid and the rifle, as well as your budget . . . but I'll leave you with this question: If you don't trust him with something like a 10/22, should you be getting him ANY type of firearm at all?
RustyFN
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If you are interested in a bolt action I just bought a Marlin 981T. It was very accurate with the iron sights. I put a cheap Tasco scope on it and it is a tack driver. You can get the gun for around $140 and add the scope for under $200.
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