Youth .22 w/ Scope: Suggestions?

Justins Dad

Looking for suggestions on a youth .22 that will take a scope.

Thanks,

Go Mongo

Been a while but my first rifle was a Marlin 22 and came with a scope.
I presume it was a "youth" size?
Cool little rifle. Semi auto, cheap, good first rifle for a kid.
Good rabbit killer.
I'll bet it is still sold at Walmart.

SonOfAGunnin

Ruger 10 22 with a youth stock.

BnT

SonOfAGunnin wrote: »

Ruger 10 22 with a youth stock.

exactly this.

kajo

Just went through the same question in ne section everyone said ruger 10/22 so I got one and scoped it. Pretty sweet!! Very nice gun.
I also ran into a speed master for a steal. That's really really nice.

But I say the 10/22

Noeettica

single shot bolt rifle ... I should have one ...BRB


This :-)


http://www.crickett.com/


http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=85630

Justins Dad

I agree about the 10/22 but I prefer a non-semi-automatic.

Noeettica wrote: »

single shot bolt rifle ... I should have one ...BRB


This :-)


http://www.crickett.com/


http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=85630

FibberMckee

Yup, IF it's a 1st rifle, for safety's sake.

Noeettica wrote: »

single shot bolt rifle ...

Traditional way to focus on accuracy & safety. Starting out w/10/22 it would be way EZ to play at just consuming ammo w/o consequence - like it was an insipid digital game.

Haven't seen anything new that looks interesting in .22 & have short list of vintage models wanted. Suggest hitting 2-3 of the big Winter gun shows & pick something a little special.

Justins Dad

Doesn't someone make a bolt action, magazine or tube fed, 22?

FibberMckee wrote: »

Yup, IF it's a 1st rifle, for safety's sake.



Traditional way to focus on accuracy & safety. Starting out w/10/22 it would be way EZ to play at just consuming ammo w/o consequence - like it was an insipid digital game.

Haven't seen anything new that looks interesting in .22 & have short list of vintage models wanted. Suggest hitting 2-3 of the big Winter gun shows & pick something a little special.

Noeettica

I will have to go to my bunker and check the gun vault ...

I think i have a savage bolt with a peep sight ... the "can " is secured elsewhere ...LOL

BnT

My brothers first gun was a single shot lever action .22
not sure who makes it but it is ollldddd, still drives tacks! love that little gun.

BnT

I think it is this one

http://www.gunauction.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=3595095

FibberMckee

An Ithaca lever action 'Saddlegun' isn't the best for a scope. Seen these 'drop block' receivers drilled/tapped & it wasn't pretty. Had the .22 Magnum version, always wanted the repeating .22 LR version. Winchester & Remington both made sweet little, walnut/blued steel lever action .22 repeaters.

May be old fashioned about bolt action, but box clip OK for 1st gun. Kid that's mastered the basics gets semi-auto. My perennial fav being Browning's 'Break Down' .22 LR.

Machine Head

Marlin 22 lr semi best ever made, all 6 kids were brought up with that gun.
Straight shot'in no jam'in durable and good price.

Team Sabatage

Savage makes a very nice bolt action .22, it is drilled for a scope.
The Mark II series. This is the rifle that most Boy Scout camps now use in their rifle programs.
It also has an adjustable trigger pull, which is nice for young shooters.

I would not recommend a "cricket".

Reelinrudy

10/22 is my suggestion for almost any need for a .22. It is a pretty compact gun as it is, so they usually fit youths just fine. If not, you can get a youth stock and as your son grows swap it out for the factory stock. They are a good gun to "grow with" and being the world's most popular and universal .22 platform, there is a near infinite range of custom setups and modifications you can give it, whether you want a long range bull-barreled gun, or a decked out tactical. One important note though; only get a semi-auto like the 10/22 if the kid has prior shooting experience. I have seen plenty of kids who get semi-auto .22s as there first gun, and they never become good shots because they learned to shoot knowing they have 9 spare rounds ready to be squeezed off. As single-shot gun puts a much higher value on an individual round, and teaches excellent marksmanship, because there is no second chance; the first shot has to be perfect.

Larry Mac

I have a Savage model 34 bolt action 22 -- takes 5 or 10 rd clip . Have a bushnell scope

cpr

Savage makes a 22 bolt action for around 100 at ww. Both of my kids went to the range staring in kindergarden, now ones in college the other a HS Jr and they still love taking that gun out.

stringle

I got my grandson the Henry Golden Boy.

Griz

Justins Dad wrote: »

Doesn't someone make a bolt action, magazine or tube fed, 22?

I have a Henry lever action 22 and its a sweet little rifle.

Team Sabatage

Those Henry's are really nice, the price reflects that.

AC Man

I just shopped for a 22 youth rifle a couple of weeks ago. I wanted a bolt action with a magazine. The single shot is a pain, and the semi auto has issues for a youth IMO. Decided on the Marlin XT 22. Added a scope and it is a great little riffle.

loco

I would go with a single shot .22 like Savage Steven's Favorite

1) You can control the ammo, give him/her one bullet at a time
2) Not complex, so you can concentrate on shooting basics
3) The child will have more invested in each shot, and will take more time to make the shot count
4) They are simpler and lighter so a walk through the woods will not be a chore
5) I would teach to shoot iron sights before allowing use of a scope

gandrfab

AC Man wrote: »

I just shopped for a 22 youth rifle a couple of weeks ago. I wanted a bolt action with a magazine. The single shot is a pain, and the semi auto has issues for a youth IMO. Decided on the Marlin XT 22. Added a scope and it is a great little riffle.

loco wrote: »

I would go with a single shot .22 like Savage Steven's Favorite

1) You can control the ammo, give him/her one bullet at a time
2) Not complex, so you can concentrate on shooting basics
3) The child will have more invested in each shot, and will take more time to make the shot count
4) They are simpler and lighter so a walk through the woods will not be a chore
5) I would teach to shoot iron sights before allowing use of a scope

AC man still could do one round at a time, then graduate to loading it with out having to get another rifle.

hooknline

My thought as well. You should be there anyway as he learns the basics of firearm safety and shooting. So just give him on at a time.

badbullgator

I would go 10/22 but as a first rifle the argument for single shot or bolt action is valid from a safety standpoint. 22's are cheap so buying a savage or something like that in bolt action to safely learn with and then a 10/22 in a year or two is not going to break anyone's bank.
I think everyone should learn with iron sites before you give hem a scope.

Griz

badbullgator wrote: »

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I think everyone should learn with iron sites before you give hem a scope.

Agree. I still don't own one.

Justins Dad

Bingo. That's what I'm looking for. Where did you get it?

AC Man wrote: »

I just shopped for a 22 youth rifle a couple of weeks ago. I wanted a bolt action with a magazine. The single shot is a pain, and the semi auto has issues for a youth IMO. Decided on the Marlin XT 22. Added a scope and it is a great little riffle.

Justins Dad

He's already got a 22 with sights.

badbullgator wrote: »

I would go 10/22 but as a first rifle the argument for single shot or bolt action is valid from a safety standpoint. 22's are cheap so buying a savage or something like that in bolt action to safely learn with and then a 10/22 in a year or two is not going to break anyone's bank.
I think everyone should learn with iron sites before you give hem a scope.

badbullgator

Justins Dad wrote: »

He's already got a 22 with sights.

Ah, then I would go 10/22, but if a Henry is in the price range I might lean that way. Either way both of those guns will last a life time and he can pass it on one day.

badbullgator

Griz wrote: »

Agree. I still don't own one.

Old eyes make scopes easier these days, but I love iron sites