Length of pull for youth rifle?

[griz]

I'm turning a bolt action 22 into a gun suitable for a boy about 8 or 9 years old (with supervison of course). What would a good length of pull be? If somebody has one of those little factory guns and can measure it I would appreciate it. I think it's called a Chipmunk or something like that.

 

[Edward429451]

I dont have a chipmunk but my sons youth express shotgun has a 12-1/2" LOP. The chipmunks may even be shorter, not sure.

 

[larryw]

Henry Minibolt and Chipmunk are both 11 1/2". The Daisy BB gun (Grizzly) is 12 1/2"; its LOP is a bit long for my 7-year old son (he's a big kid).

 

[griz]

Thanks guys, that's what I needed.

 

[Art Eatman]

Roughly: With the arm bent at the elbow, hold the empty rifle or shotgun with the finger on the trigger as though ready to shoot. The butt of the stock should barely touch the bottom of the bicep.

A caveat is to consider what clothing will be worn. A winter jacket would mean a somewhat shorter length of pull, particularly for a deer hunter up north. It's more critical for a shotgunner, given the more rapid mounting for a shot.

Art