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FFrankr replied to the thread Need help for my soon to be 9 year old 1st rifle.Figured to give an update. Took him to the local gun store tonight. Ended up walking out of the store with a camo S&W 15-22. He...
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FI liked my first one so much I did it a second time!
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FJust finished dropping a zermatt origin action into the MPR chassis. A few mods needed to make it fit perfectly but no big deal. Now the...
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FFrankr reacted to wvfarrier's post in the thread Need help for my soon to be 9 year old 1st rifle with
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FFrankr reacted to Jack_L's post in the thread Need help for my soon to be 9 year old 1st rifle with Like.
I started my kid out with an M&P 15-22. This was an intentional choice, as the AR-type collapsible stock mechanism has the greatest...
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FFrankr reacted to AmmoFort's post in the thread Need help for my soon to be 9 year old 1st rifle with Like.
I did similarly. I went with Tippman Arms versions. They have been pretty good but as an aside, during the ATF’s mind losing pistol...
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FFrankr reacted to obx22's post in the thread Need help for my soon to be 9 year old 1st rifle with Like.
At 9 years old you will still have a few years to instill safety and shooting skills. I’d personally recommend assessing the child’s...
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FFrankr replied to the thread Need help for my soon to be 9 year old 1st rifle.between me and his grandpas we have a decent assortment of 22lr actions and makes. Everything from the AR15-22 to a lever action...
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FFrankr reacted to kmckinnon's post in the thread Need help for my soon to be 9 year old 1st rifle with Like.
I think either rifle would be a good choice but I lean toward the bolt gun for the same reasons as stated in previous replies. However...
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FFrankr reacted to Drew M's post in the thread Need help for my soon to be 9 year old 1st rifle with Like.
Eldest son started with my Howa .223 sporter. Middle boy with an Aussie made Sportco 62s, open sights bolt action .22lr. Started my...
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FFrankr reacted to oldrifleman's post in the thread Need help for my soon to be 9 year old 1st rifle with Like.
I like ideas of the growable stock! That is the biggest disadvantage with the small rifles. Fortunately my 2 kids were far enough apart...
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FFrankr reacted to 375fan's post in the thread Need help for my soon to be 9 year old 1st rifle with Like.
A CZ bolt rifle would be a great starter rifle, Timney makes a nice after market trigger ( have one in my 455) Lots of positives for...
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FFrankr reacted to John?'s post in the thread Need help for my soon to be 9 year old 1st rifle with Like.
We recently went down this road for our twin boys. Got them Ruger American Compact rimfire rifles. The stocks are modular so longer LOP...
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FFrankr reacted to oldrifleman's post in the thread Need help for my soon to be 9 year old 1st rifle with Like.
Go with the scout. I used a 452 scout to bring in both of my kids. It is a great starter. Some may disagree as it isn’t a single shot...
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FFrankr reacted to Kickin45's post in the thread Need help for my soon to be 9 year old 1st rifle with Like.
Were it me, I’d go bolt action. Will teach patience, breathing, practical skills etc. But, what is he going to have the most fun with...
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