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YotaAtieToo

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Thinking about getting a youth size 22lr for the kids.

Lots of sub $200 bolt actions at lgs. Any to avoid? Seems like it would be hard to mess up, but who knows.

I'd really like a lever action though and/or a pump. What's everyone running? Henry is the obvious go to, but anything else decent?
 
Henry, made in the USA or not made at all if pretty hard to pass up. Not sure I'd really consider much else. They are a cool company and I like buying their stuff.

The question really is do you want the lever version or the pump?
 
Bought my youngest son a Henry Evil Roy lever action a few years ago. Very well built, accurate and a ton of fun to shoot. It was more than a couple hundred bucks, but it's something he can pass on to his kids.
 
Are you excluding semi autos? If not, it's hard to beat the 10/22 Compact. The modular stock system allows you to change the LOP and/or comb height down the road. Bud's has them for around $300.
 
Weasel said:
Henry, made in the USA or not made at all if pretty hard to pass up. Not sure I'd really consider much else. They are a cool company and I like buying their stuff.

The question really is do you want the lever version or the pump?
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Both:flipoff2: I was almost thinking a lever and pump for each little one then a single action pistol for the older one.

M92PV4U said:
How old of kids? I got a 10/22 @ 9.
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5, 6 & 11. All have birthdays coming up.

Ranch Hand said:
Are you excluding semi autos? If not, it's hard to beat the 10/22 Compact. The modular stock system allows you to change the LOP and/or comb height down the road. Bud's has them for around $300.
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Yes, I have a 10/22, ar22 and a sig P322. I like the idea of them having to cycle an action for each shot. Rather than just mag dump :laughing:
 
YotaAtieToo said:
5, 6 & 11. All have birthdays coming up.
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My daughter shoots a Winchester 67a boys rifle, it's a little heavy for her, so she uses a tri pod.

I would buy all three of them the same action rifle. Bolt or semi automatic is probably going to be the easiest for all ages to operate.
 
M92PV4U said:
My daughter shoots a Winchester 67a boys rifle, it's a little heavy for her, so she uses a tri pod.
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A buddy lent me a little bolt action they have been shooting a bit. It's not a true youth, so the little ones can't reach the trigger with it shouldered.

M92PV4U said:
I would buy all three of them the same action rifle. Bolt or semi automatic is probably going to be the easiest for all ages to operate.
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Why all the same? At this age, they're only shooting one at a time anyway. I thought having different actions would be neat for them to learn the different actions.
 
Weasel said:
Henry, made in the USA or not made at all if pretty hard to pass up. Not sure I'd really consider much else. They are a cool company and I like buying their stuff.

The question really is do you want the lever version or the pump?
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Good call. I vote for Lever, at least until they're a bit bigger. My first rifle was a pump Winchester, but I was 10 and a big kid. We're trying to get more kids involved in PRS and for example my buddy Andrew has a daughter that is almost 16 but she's barely 5' tall and weighs just about 100lbs, so that means her CF rifle it about 20% of her body weight, for me it's less than 10%, that's a big difference. In NRL22 the rifles are generally lighter, but for some, not by much. Just some stuff for OP to consider.
 
My first rifle was/is a Winchester '94 ('58 manufacture) that my Dad gave me when I was 12yo on a hunting trip. I still have it. With that said, I would still look a Rossi R22 lever gun. Much cheaper than a Henry "anything" and not a big deal when it gets lovingly modified/abused. It doesn't have to be a Winchester to become an heirloom, either...
 
Lgs had a Henry lever youth. $377, but they do the taxes back on a store credit card. He couldn't find a youth pump in their system.

M92PV4U said:
My wife has a Henry Evil Roy .22 lr. It is a nice rifle, a little heavy with the octagon barrel.
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He pulled that up. It looks awesome, but ya, heavy and not youth size. Even if I can the stock cut down, it would probably be way to heavy to hold for a 6-7 yr old.

He said he would try and just call Henry directly. They may be will to make one.

That being said I'm not totally dead set on the pump. Just thought they were fun.
 
I worked on an older Browning BL-22 lever action recently; what a slick little rifle. I really enjoyed shooting it. I see they even make one with a 12" LOP, but they're on the "not cheaper" end of the scale.
 
I bought both my kids Savage Rascal single shots several years back. I went looking for a cricket, but the Rascal was a lot better rifle in my mind. Accu-Trigger, very nice wood stock, and peep sites. My oldest has about outgrown it and likes to shoot the 10/22 now. But, I like him having the single shot for now, it extends the session time by for going mag dumps.
 
I have a henry youth 22. Actually bought it like the first year they came out. It has been an awesome rifle.

My whole family has shot it. Wife, kids. Shoots great, easy to use. It is fun. We still shoot it all the time.

Nothing fancy.

Personally I think the lever action is a little safer for beginners than semi autos. My kids all had lever action BB guns as well. Easy transition.

Pumps are hard to find.

Other than some cheap Russian ammo it has been flawless over the last 30 years. I would not be afraid to buy a used one.
 
there ain't really anything "new" in 22s that's all that interesting when compared to the used rack
you can still find stuff old enough to lack diecast parts for similar money to what a 10/22 is going for now
 
If anyone makes a single shot bolt .22LR, I would get one for the little kids to share. My Dad gave me his Ranger (made for Sears) when I was 6. He got it from his Dad when he was about the same age. Best learner rifle ever. It slows them down and helps teach them that every shot counts.

If the older kid is more proficient, get him a lever gun or a 10-22 and a pistol. Dad gave me a High Standard .22LR pistol when I was about 10 years old, but I think a revolver is a better first pistol.
 
BDK said:
If anyone makes a single shot bolt .22LR, I would get one for the little kids to share. My Dad gave me his Ranger (made for Sears) when I was 6. He got it from his Dad when he was about the same age. Best learner rifle ever. It slows them down and helps teach them that every shot counts.

If the older kid is more proficient, get him a lever gun or a 10-22 and a pistol. Dad gave me a High Standard .22LR pistol when I was about 10 years old, but I think a revolver is a better first pistol.
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When I teach kids, I single load the magazine until I am confident that their trigger control/grip is sound.
 
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Roc Doc said:
When I teach kids, I single load the magazine until I am confident that their trigger control/grip is sound.
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That's what we've been doing for the little ones. The oldest I've been having him load his own mags.

Steve300xcw said:
FWIW seems a lot of guys are starting to use stuff either on an AR or at least with that style buttstock. That adjustable stock is sure nice when you have a few different sized people trying to shoot
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I have a 20 rnd 22 auto pistol and an ar 22 conversion that holds 25 rnds, plus a 10/22.

I want them to start with the old shit first. Same reason my oldest is going to learn to drive the pos stick shift samurai. You feel every bump and groove on the road, you actually have to drive the thing.

I figured if they shoot the other shit, it's going to just be mag dumps most of the time :laughing:

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That thing is sweet. What's the model?

I would love to find an old single action ruger 22, since that's what I learned on, but might just pick up a ruger wrangler.

Steve300xcw said:
yota isnt that classy:laughing:
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My kids take after thier mom though, so they'll be good :flipoff2:
 
Sold a few of the savage minimalist’s SS .22lr slight step up from the rascal.
 
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