Posting here as I wasn't sure where else it fit, Mods should move it's there's a better home for it. Anyway, on with my question. I'm wanting to get my son a .177 pellet gun for christmas this year. Earlier this year, I got him a Red Rider BB gun, and while he enjoys shooting it in the back yard, being a smooth bore barrel it's not accurate past 20 feet. I've got a large barn that he shots against, and I'll make him a new back stop just to make sure (guessing 3/4" plywood should stop them readily). I'm looking for something rifled, that we can put a scope on. He's like me, and enjoys challenging himself by trying to get further and further out. With all that being said, here's what I'm looking for: .177 pellet, single pump or CO2, rifled barrel, rail for scope, sub $140. I'm not expecting a high end target rifle, just something he can practice with in the back yard at more than 20 feet. With my newest purchase, he wants to be able to practice prone shooting, so something capable of mounting a bi-pod on would be a benefit. I'm open to a second hand rifle, as long as it's in good condition (it's a christmas gift after all), so if you happen to have one you're not shooting, and would recommend it for an 11 yo, PM me.