Looking for a starter .22 rifle for a right handed 5 year old.
I am trying to find a realistic feeling bolt action with a Remington 700 style safety.
Something with 16" Barrel, short LOP.
Best I have seen so far is the Henry Mini-Bolt. It has somewhat of a "cheap" feel to the bolt and the safety is on the left side. However, the sites are very nice and easy for a new eye (and mine) to really pick up. Checked out the Crickets and they had tiny rear peep style sights with a clunky bolt... Both the Henry and Cricket are very compact and light (nice for the little one...
Have heard good things about the Remington Model Five Youth Compact, but a search revealed these were no longer made. A Google also pulled up a Zastava USSG Z5. ??? Anyone know much about these? Think they are an EAA product. ???
I have an older Rem M510 Targetmaster, but I sort of have mixed feelings about cutting down the barrel and stock for the kiddo..
Any tips / suggestions would be appreciated. Not a lot of "in stock" items to look at here in AK...
Thanks!
