To big for a Cricket.

[squidvt]

I need some input. My son is of the age where I think he's old enough to start shooting with me, and I want to find a rifle for him. I'm worried that a Cricket or similar rifle will be too small for him to use properly and safely. On the flip side getting a full size rifle will be to big for him to be safe with.
I want to start teaching him on a bolt action rifle.

Does anyone have a recommendation what I could look at for a rifle for my son.

Thanks.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Marlin 795.

Ah crap. I didn't see "bolt action" specified until after I hit "reply".

 

[KLB]

Looks like all of the manufacturers make youth model rifles.

I've been happy with my Savage MKII and they make one for kids.
Savage 60703 Model Mark Ii-Gy Bolt Action Youth Size .22Lr, Wood Stock, Blue Barrel And Action, Clip Mag, Open Sights, Accu-Trigger, 60703

 

[squidvt]

Marlin 795.

Ah crap. I didn't see "bolt action" specified until after I hit "reply".

I'm willing to teach my son the basics on a semi-auto.. it's just a preference I have for the bolt action for his first.

 

[Tydeeh22]

Savage Mkii, fv-sr, or the likes.. theyre on the smaller side for sure.

 

[williamnewman1]

I have been working on a similar thing for my daughter , for semi-auto I think I am going with 10/22 with the adjustable stock (looks AR15-ish like daddy's too ) , but for starters I think we are going with the rossi combo with the 22lr barrel and 410 barrel.

 

[mkgr22]

I'm willing to teach my son the basics on a semi-auto.. it's just a preference I have for the bolt action for his first.

Try to find a youth model that is simply a shorter stock than the regular model. Then when your son grows, you can get him a standard length stock, and he can use his first rifle all his life.

 

[ViperJock]

Is the savage rascal too small?

if you decide to go semi, I'd get a 10/22 with a youth stock or std stock and buy an aftermarket stock. I got the Blackhawk axiom adjustable stock and it is very nice and relatively inexpensive.

 

[shootersix]

i'd try the ruger compact
Ruger® 10/22® Compact Autoloading Rifle Models

then when he gets older, look for a standard stock on ebay, or gun broker, or swap it out with a tapco, or ati stock

 

[jd4320t]

Marlin Papoose.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

All five of my nephews have a CZ452 Scout. I believe it to be the best .22 for kids going.

I liked it so much that Uncle Kirk has one too.

Others: Winchester 67A, Marlin 15Y, or a Savage Cub.

CZ-USA -> CZ 452 Scout

 

[youngda9]

Get him a nice wood stocked gun that he'll take pride in. The savage looks nice. I would put a peep on it and a post sight up front.

 

[RobbyMaQ]

I run a blackhawk axiom stock on two ruger 10/22's. Adjustable stock makes it fit everyone... and my son's can grow with him.

 

[nate77]

I second the savage MKII youth. Shorter barrel, more compact stock. Small enough for a kid, big enough for an adult, plus a ten round magazine so they won't get bored.

 

[87iroc]

How about a lever action? Henry .22. Darn fine guns

 

[westside bengal]

For the grandkids I am thinking about the Ruger American Rimfire Compact. Bolt action and takes the 10 round 10/22 magazines. I think its around $275 or so.

 

[throttletony]

Get the ruger American rimfire. Has different stock options to grow

 

[Cameramonkey]

I'm sure there is more than one youth rifle among our ranks that someone here would be willing to let him try out just to make sure its not too small. I have one, but alas I'm nowhere near lafayette.

 

[VERT]

Get the ruger American rimfire. Has different stock options to grow

Ruger American Rimfire? Compact Bolt-Action Rifle Models

 

[snapping turtle]

Win 67a single shot bolt for kids.
the cub by savage.
Cz scout come to mind.

The win 67 can be found rather easy for an old rifle. The weight makes it easy to shoot. I have an old Stevens youth single shot we used for years on the trap line. Still going strong some 100 years later.