Need some help deciding for my youngest boys first rifle.
Average 9 yo. Looking for a gun he can grow with that isn’t a POS
Narrowed down to two but willing to hear out other suggestions.
Trying to keep it under $750
He will be using it for target shooting, small game hunting.
Choice 1
TacInc 10/22 left hand receiver & bolt, Kidd ULW barrel, Blackhawk axiom stock (have gift card to cover that), trigger group (got to shop around). This gun is super modular and can be upgraded as he grows. Stock should fit him and the entire gun should be light enough for him to shoot.
He likes semiauto - who doesn’t
Choice 2
CZ 457 scout + Acculite/whistlpig 16.5” fluted, threaded barrel, aftermarket boltknob. The barrel channel will need to be sanded out on the stock. Don’t know if the stock fits him though. Should be pretty light.
he can use a bolt action and it will make him choose his shots. Not quite as fun as a semiauto especially when jackrabbit hunting.
The cz would be the easiest and cheapest but is that really the best option?
Bought my oldest a RPRr and it has been accurate but picky on ammo sticking and it was heavy.
Could get a new Ruger carbon but I’m not sold on Rugers accuracy and their triggers have been crap imho.
