I was thinking how cool it is too! I was a tomboy and i have fond memories of dad getting me my first fishing pole and tackle box, as well as the Daisy BB gun he got for us kids to share. We never had any bigger guns growing up, my mom wasn't real crazy about them. I'm sure i would have loved it if we had!This is off topic. Sorry. But doesn't this bring back memories of learning to shoot. Somebody should start a thread about some of those memories in a snapshot post.
Either way he goes pretty fun to hear everyone's opinions, mainly because you can't go wrong with a Dad that is engaged enough to worry about what the first gun should be and wants to be part of it. I'm guessing most of the Dad's on the site care enough about their kids for this to be a really big and fun deal.
For my daughter's birthday we are planning on getting her a 22 rifle for target plinking. I was at Bradis, Plainfield, and Fort Liberty here in Indy and saw quite a few options. Doe anyone have any recommendations?
I'm leaning towards a Ruger 10-22 CCR with Fiber Optic bits on the sights. Mainly as it seemed to be a good rifle and it is semi-automatic. However, she expressed an interest in the pink rifles, and this is wood grain. I suppose I could always sand/strip it and paint it pink.
I did see a few pink ones in the mid size but they were classic bolt action. I figure if we are going to get involved in shooting competitions, even if just for fun, she would be better off with a S/A magazine. Also there was one that was inexpensive but it has a plastic stock.
Any thoughts anyone?
I thought it would be better to stick with bolt action vs. a semi-auto. Wanted them to learn the value of making each shot count and to take their time between shots.
would also recommend you look at a Marlin 795. The stock is thinner, and less expensive than a 10/22. I lovemine, it shoots more accurately than my 25 y.o. Marlin 60 or my Marlin bolt action model 25