I would wait a few months for the new Marlin XT22 youth models to start shipping.

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/xt/default.asp

Accu-style trigger as on the X7 centerfires, Synthetic stock desgin with a close grip for kids. And American made.

Hard to beat at less than $200.

Click on the YR and YSR models with the synthetic stocks.

Cool rigs for kids.

Last edited by jim62; 02/07/11.
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