I have a 10 year old son who I'd like to introduce to shooting. I'm in the market for a rimfire rifle myself, and I'm not sure he's big enough for the models I'd get (looking most likely at a Ruger American or CZ 455 bolt action for myself).
Some of the youth rifles almost look toddler-sized! (The "Cricket," and Savage had a "Rascal" that looked pretty small).
He shoots a classic Red Ryder ("you'll put yer eye out!") BB gun well and it's a good size for him. It's 34.5" long.
Does anyone know what .22 rifles would be comparably sized? Do I need a "youth" model rifle, or would something in the compact category work?
I'm guessing it's not the overall length, but the distance from the back of the stock to the trigger that actually matters.
Suggestions? He's 4'10" so pretty tall for his age. I'd prefer something with an action he has to work manually between shots but I won't rule anything out.
Oh...and cheap would be great Maybe something that would be easily found used. Surely there are people whose kids have outgrown something and are looking to sell.
Some of the youth rifles almost look toddler-sized! (The "Cricket," and Savage had a "Rascal" that looked pretty small).
He shoots a classic Red Ryder ("you'll put yer eye out!") BB gun well and it's a good size for him. It's 34.5" long.
Does anyone know what .22 rifles would be comparably sized? Do I need a "youth" model rifle, or would something in the compact category work?
I'm guessing it's not the overall length, but the distance from the back of the stock to the trigger that actually matters.
Suggestions? He's 4'10" so pretty tall for his age. I'd prefer something with an action he has to work manually between shots but I won't rule anything out.
Oh...and cheap would be great Maybe something that would be easily found used. Surely there are people whose kids have outgrown something and are looking to sell.