Best .22LR for a 10 year old

[chiburi]

Hi all,

I actually have two questions. I'm looking to purchase my son a pellet/bb gun, and also a .22LR for Xmas.

He's 54" tall, so I'm looking for a gun that would be suitable for him now, but also to "grow into" as he gets taller/heavier. Do you have any suggestions? Some of the online companies were suggesting a 30 lb trigger may be a bit tough for him....

On another note, does anybody in the San Jose, CA area know if Metcalf Shooting range allows anything smaller than a .22 rifle? I'm planning on starting my son on a pellet gun (he's shot a lot in the past, but want to get him one of his own), and hope Metcalf would allow that on their range, but trying to get all my info (they are closed at this time for winter hours).

Any suggestions on a "youth" .22LR and a starter pellet/BB gun would be much appreciated. I have a 40 cal handgun and an AR15 that I'll be shooting, but wanted to do some stuff "next to my boy" at the range

Was/am looking at this one: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/60711-55.html

Best,

Chib

[jmzhwells]

Ruger 10/22, got mine when I was 11 or 12, and still have it and use it at 28. Its a lil big for my 7 y.o. Im sure your son will like one.

[olhunter]

Rifle or handgun?

You have that funky target pistol from CTD in there. I would stay away from that until later. Much later. Maybe never.

He's big enough for a full-size rifle. Then you don't need another one later.

All of the Marlin's are good.

A tube-fed, bolt action is a good starter. No crazy spray-n-pray and no mag loading.

Like this - http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firear...on22/981TS.asp

If the semi-auto is ok with you, get the Marlin 60 or 795.

A handgun? Hmmm...I would think a Ruger Single Six. It goes slow, but also goes bang every time. And it won't shoot until you cock the hammer, so a little safer. And he'll learn and appreciate the loading/unloading process.

Semi's are ok, just a few more things to learn and watch out for.

Ruger 22/45 would be good.

Just my opinion....

[dlouie87]

ruger 10/22 would be a good start? or a bolt action in a .22 cal

[Milsurps]

Hi all,

I actually have two questions. I'm looking to purchase my son a pellet/bb gun, and also a .22LR for Xmas.
Best,
Chib

Puts on Flame suit...

MY 2 cents from "Prehistoric days"...

To young for his own .22. A pellet/bb gun that only you control (locked up) a great starter. Help, teach and instill safe and responsible shooting skills with the BB gun. If he learns your safe and responsible shooting skills, a .22 at 12 years old would be appropriate. That's how I grew up, and worked great. I thank my Father to this day for the shooting skills he passed on to me. Your son will too.

Safe to take off flame suit ?..

[chiburi]

was looking at this pellet gun for backyard shooting as it appears to be a bit quieter than the one without the "can."

http://www.airgundepot.com/gamo-socom-tactical-177-caliber-whisper-quiet-with-adjustable-cheek-rest.html

Sorry gents, was only looking at rifles, no handguns for the boy

chib

[raw24]

I started my son out on a daisy buck bb gun when he was 5. Great little bb gun with excellent sights (TruGlo). Really taught him how to use irons. Got it a Wal-mart for $25.00.

http://www.daisy.com/shopping/customer/product.php?productid=16139&js=y

Last year for Christmas I got him (now age 7) a Henry H001Y 22lr youth lever action.

http://www.henryrepeating.com/rifle-lever-youth.cfm

I got it at bud's for $250.00. It's a great little 22.
Very well made, very accurate, (I had to adjust the sights a little). And vey easy to clean. (I supervise, but he does all the cleaning.)

It goes bang every time, it shoots and feeds every type of 22 ammo we have feed it. The walnut stock on it was very nice, but not a fancy as the one on Henry's site. The fit and finish to the gun was excellent. Well worth the $250. I would recommend this to anyone.

Here is a link to a bunch of reviews from Henry's site.

http://henryrepeating.com/rifle_letters.cfm?rifle=H001Y

[TurboChrisB]

Arrgghh, you beat me to it...if I was 10, 11, 12 or more the Henry would be my wetdream rifle without a doubt!

[chiburi]

cool! I think that's going to be on my short list. What do you guys think of the socom? Not sure they'll allow that at the Metcalf range, here in south san jose. that maybe a backyard shooter, then move him into the Henry for the range (assuming they don't allow the pellet gun)... Cool! Thank you all!

[TurboChrisB]

No flamage...but do check out the average age of the owners here... http://henryrepeating.com/rifle_letters.cfm?rifle=H001Y

Puts on Flame suit...

MY 2 cents from "Prehistoric days"...

To young for his own .22. A pellet/bb gun that only you control (locked up) a great starter. Help, teach and instill safe and responsible shooting skills with the BB gun. If he learns your safe and responsible shooting skills, a .22 at 12 years old would be appropriate. That's how I grew up, and worked great. I thank my Father to this day for the shooting skills he passed on to me. Your son will too.

Safe to take off flame suit ?..

[five.five-six]

Puts on Flame suit...

MY 2 cents from "Prehistoric days"...

To young for his own .22. A pellet/bb gun that only you control (locked up) a great starter. Help, teach and instill safe and responsible shooting skills with the BB gun. If he learns your safe and responsible shooting skills, a .22 at 12 years old would be appropriate. That's how I grew up, and worked great. I thank my Father to this day for the shooting skills he passed on to me. Your son will too.

Safe to take off flame suit ?..

you stupid idiot n stuff, who do you think you are? telling people how to raise their kids, imposing your beliefs on them... this is America, we have rights! [/flame] j/k




other than that, you sound about right on

[Ape]

What age is he?
That can be a big setermining factor IMO.

Being that he's 5'4" I'd have to guess he's past the age of 10?

That being said I started my daughter out shooting BB guns at very young age. You can't go wrong with a good old Daisy.

Once she was ready for her first gun at 7 (after shooting real guns for quite some time) I bought her a Heritage Rough Rider. Granted it's a handgun and you aren't looking for that, but a single action with an external safety is a great way to start a young shooter out IMO. Semi auto's are great and all, but you should havily engrain safety for a while first IMO. And a single shot is perfect for that!

So a rifle single shot .22lr is what I would reccomend. Crickett's are great for that in the rifle form. That was my daughters first rifle. However there are plenty of other single shot .22's out there in bolt action form that would work well for that as well. Especially if he's as big as you say he'll need something with a bit longer length of pull.

[TurboChrisB]

He's not 5'4" .... he's 54" that's 4'6" and 10 is NOT too young depending on the child. LOTS of kids start with a .22 much earlier.

What age is he?
That can be a big setermining factor IMO.

Being that he's 5'4" I'd have to guess he's past the age of 10?

That being said I started my daughter out shooting BB guns at very young age. You can't go wrong with a good old Daisy.

Once she was ready for her first gun at 7 (after shooting real guns for quite some time) I bought her a Heritage Rough Rider. Granted it's a handgun and you aren't looking for that, but a single action with an external safety is a great way to start a young shooter out IMO. Semi auto's are great and all, but you should havily engrain safety for a while first IMO. And a single shot is perfect for that!

So a rifle single shot .22lr is what I would reccomend. Crickett's are great for that in the rifle form. That was my daughters first rifle. However there are plenty of other single shot .22's out there in bolt action form that would work well for that as well. Especially if he's as big as you say he'll need something with a bit longer length of pull.

[chiburi]

Hey, he is 10 years old, and is 54 inches.

[Ape]

OOPS! LOL
Need to work on my reading and comprehension skills obviously! LOL

Well then I would definitely reccomend a Crickett then!
Single shot with no magazine and it has to be cocked each time on top of working the bolt.

Here's the safety rules I had my daughter (and anyone that wants to come shooting with me for that matter) memorize. I quizzed her regularly for quite a while before she ever got to even shoot a real gun.

1: ALWAYS treat a gun as if it's LOADED!

2: ALWAYS control the MUZZLE of the gun! IE: NEVER point it at something you're not willing to destroy! Loaded or unloaded!

3: NEVER put your FINGER on the TRIGGER until you're ready to fire the gun! And ALWAYS know what's behind your target and where your bullet will end up!

4: If you pull the trigger and the gun fails to fire hold the gun at the target for 10 to 30 seconds before trying to clear the round from the gun!

Safety is priority #1 and with that comes all the fun of shooting!

And here's the Crickett link........... http://www.crickett.com/
My daughter has the pink one, but I doubt you'll want the same for your boy?