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    Favorite 22LR targets - trying to keep my 7 year old engaged

    Another option I haven't seen mentioned is use iron sites. When I was a kid I used to get bored shooting my uncle's supper accurate bolt action .22 because it was too easy. I had more fun shooting empty shotgun hulls at 20 yards with open sites with my marlin 60 than shooting empty 22 shells at...
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    Ruger American rimfire vs Ruger precision rimfire

    Still not sure what I'll do, gonna go across town to Sportsman's warehouse and see if they have them in stock to handle and see how they fit. Maybe just get a 10/22 compact and throw a light barrel on it. I'd like him to get used to a bolt action though. Maybe I'm just old school but it still...
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    Ruger American rimfire vs Ruger precision rimfire

    Yeah, I was leaning precision for versatility, able to change barrels, etc. Maybe I should look at a lighter rar, he's 11 but complains even the pellet rifle is heavy. Is there a smaller size rar for kids or are they similar to 10/22 carbine lop? That was the other reason I was leaning...
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    Ruger American rimfire vs Ruger precision rimfire

    I've been trying to decide between the 2. I saw the heavy barrel target rar in Cabelas and liked it. Now I realize the precision is almost the same price and similar features. Adjustable stock might be helpful. In hoping to start shooting some local matches like Appleseed and silhouette. And my...
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    steelchickens.com help

    I'm having the same issue, no emails to activate or replies from help center