Bolt action 22lr for kids?

[ECVMatt]

I would look at the CZ Scout and the Ruger American. I have a Scout for my son and he loves it. I don't have an American yet, but one is on the short list. Using the Ruger rotary mag is a big plus for me and you can adjust the stock as they grow up for about twenty bucks...or add a comb if they want to use a scope:

http://shopruger.com/Rugerreg-Stock-Module-Low-Comb_Standard-Pull/productinfo/90431/

http://shopruger.com/Rugerreg-Stock-Module-High-Comb_Standard-Pull/productinfo/90432/

[Hdawg]

My son loves his CZ Scout rifle. It ships with a single shot adapter instead of a magazine but if you want a repeater you just need to buy a magazine. Bud's has them here.

ETA: If you are in the Modesto area or fairly close and need some 22 LR after you get the rifle, let me know. I will give you some so your son can shoot his new rifle.

[RNE228]

My Dad taught me, and I taught my son, on a 1940's Mossberg 142a bolt action. Had peep sights. Great little rifle!

Lots of nice used 22's out there...

[Capybara]

That's a fine looking rim fire rifle. Thanks for sharing

At $169.00, I consider it one of the best firearm deals I have made, I think it is a 1952 and look at the condition, basically a new gun. So glad I had my FFL03 when Wideners had them in stock, they went quickly. I have pinged lots of steel at 100 yards and taken a few ground squirrels up at my in laws ranch. Everyone likes shooting it, kids, the mostly non-shooting wife, etc.

[golfish]

At $169.00, I consider it one of the best firearm deals I have made, I think it is a 1952 and look at the condition, basically a new gun. So glad I had my FFL03 when Wideners had them in stock, they went quickly. I have pinged lots of steel at 100 yards and taken a few ground squirrels up at my in laws ranch. Everyone likes shooting it, kids, the mostly non-shooting wife, etc.

I could be wrong but I think you posted that gun in another thread last year, maybe the year before. Not a darn thing wrong with that other then that wait in between. Its a fine rifle and a hec of a price.

[oddball]

I got my son a CZ Scout when he was 8 years old. He was shooting other bolt actions but the length of pull was too long for him. Something to consider; some folks will get an adult rifle for a kid that is too long and I'm in the opinion that is not a great strategy. The Scout was perfect. He eventually outgrew it in less than 2 years, but I still have it. He'll give it to his child. It is a well made, real rifle, not a toy.

[usmcchet9296]

Get a kid sized gun period
don't get an adult sized gun and try to change it down to size
once he's grown out of it sell it and buy a bigger one

[GEEKMEDIC]

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How about a CZ 452 trainer?

I bought a CZ452 Scout for my son who was smaller, and that thing drives tacks fresh out of the box. He was able to take it first thing and shoot all of his qualifying groups for the rifle shooting merit badge one right after the other. Great little rifle at a great price.

[Capybara]

I could be wrong but I think you posted that gun in another thread last year, maybe the year before. Not a darn thing wrong with that other then that wait in between. Its a fine rifle and a heck of a price.

Yes, I have posted it in the past. I need to take some better pictures of my collection but taking good pictures of rifles is a lot more challenging than pistols because of the size. It's too bad no modern manufacturers seem to make a simple, wooden stocked, single shot bolt action .22 that doesn't cost at least $500.00. The new CZs are beautiful but not inexpensive.

I agree about the size too. I instruct Boy Scouts in shotgun shooting at a local Scout Camp, we have mostly junior sized (13" LOP) Remington 1100s and even those are too big and long for some of the Cubs, we get some physically tiny guys out there and seeing them try to shoot with even a 3/4 sized shotgun is comical sometimes and they usually don't have the arm strength to hold it up.

[madsend81]

I bought a Ruger American Rimfire in 22lr this past October so that I could teach my sons how to shoot as they come of age as well as help boy scouts earn their rifle shooting merit badge. (I'm a merit badge counselor and NRA Rifle Instructor). I bought a set of compact stock inserts to put on the gun so that it would fit my boys. This past weekend, I took my eldest who is 6 to Burro Canyon for his first shots with a real gun. As you can see from the pics, he didn't do too bad and had a fun time.

[ptgarcia]

I'd take a serious look at the Ruger American Rimfire. Grab a compact model with the shorter LOP and you'll be set. I shot mine for the first time last weekend and it is a fine shooter. I paid $219 for mine at Turners, and at that price its a bargain.

[RNE228]

Cub Scouts only shoot BB gun and archery. Did you mean Tenderfoot?

Over the years of Cub Scout leader, Boy Scout leader, and continuing after to help a friend kid after my son was done, I have seen some kids that were really small.

Most times those guys did ok on the 22/rifle range, but even youth shotguns were too big for them.

I agree about the size too. I instruct Boy Scouts in shotgun shooting at a local Scout Camp, we have mostly junior sized (13" LOP) Remington 1100s and even those are too big and long for some of the Cubs, we get some physically tiny guys out there and seeing them try to shoot with even a 3/4 sized shotgun is comical sometimes and they usually don't have the arm strength to hold it up.

[madsend81]

I'd take a serious look at the Ruger American Rimfire. Grab a compact model with the shorter LOP and you'll be set. I shot mine for the first time last weekend and it is a fine shooter. I paid $219 for mine at Turners, and at that price its a bargain.

That's the same price I got mine for last October. Although I got the full size model. I figured that my sons would be shooting it bench rest or prone most of the time, so the extra barrel length wouldn't be too much of an issue.

By the time they are big enough to try shooting in other positions, they'll be big enough to handle the extra length.

[evolution1974]

I've posted a similar response in the past. With the details you listed, I would recommend a CZ 452 Scout which is normally priced at $300 when available.

The CZ Scout stands out as one of the highest quality youth rifles produced today. My two CZ Scouts are my most accurate/precise youth rifles I own and would be my recommendation for children eight years and older (I would also include small framed adults). The CZ Scout comes with a single shot sled but can also use CZ 452/455 five or ten shot magazines. The CZ Scout is a robust rifle with an adjustable trigger and is considered one of the best youth rifles out there. Check out a CZ Scout if you're looking for an heirloom quality youth rifle.

My second choice would be the Ruger American Rimfire Compact. However, the barrel is thick and can be front heavy if your child shoots it off hand. It has a good trigger and the stock can be adjusted. I purchased mine for less than $300.

Another gun that would fit your criteria is the Mossberg 801 Half Pint, youth rifle. It comes with a single round sled but can take ten round mags. The action and trigger are rough but I purchased mine used for $100 and is a decent rifle for that price.

The rifles listed above are all bolt action with the ablity to fire up to ten rounds. They also fit your criteria as youth rifles for kids 8 years or older.

CZ 452 Scout





Mossberg 801 Half Pint (Bottom) - no picture of my Ruger American Rimfire yet.

[ptgarcia]

That's the same price I got mine for last October. Although I got the full size model.

I should have been more clear; mine is the full size model, also.