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I'm new here, have enjoyed everything. Need help in chosing a 22 rifle for my 7 year old. I have look at the Chipmunk, Henry, and Crickett. Interested in boltaction only. Any information on quality and acurracy would be helpful. I don't want to spend alot of money on a beginer. Have others to grow into later. Thanks to all who reply.
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Hi, <br>You can't go wrong with either the Chipmonk or the Henery, I personally would go for the Henery or look around gun shows and auction site for used older Winchester 67's and the like also. <br>Good Luck with the new shooter, keep our traditions going.
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Turbo, <br> <br>Don't over look the Marlin Little Buckaroo. I bought one when my grandson was born and put a little scope on it. <br>For years until he was old enough I shot .22 CB's through it in the garage into a .22 trap. From not very far I was shooting everthing into one hole continuously. <br> <br>He's gettin' to the age now when I'll let him shoot his gun this next summer. <br> <br>
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I'm looking for a rifle to give my 12 yr old, also. pak
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I bought my son a Chipmunk for his 5th B-day. seemed to work pretty good.. Now he has 2 kids of his own, to train with this little rifle. <br> Myself, I got a Win. 67 for my 10th B-day. Just picked up another a while back. Wish I would have hung on to the one I had back then.. <br> I'm enjoying the new one almost as much as the origonal. <br> Still a great training rifle, and a good "shooter" that won't be out grown. <br> The 67 Win. is the only 22 rifle that my dad ever had, or felt he needed.. <br> Some of the storys dad told about that gun are super. Like the time he was walking down a trail along Hills creek, and heard a rattler "buzz", Then it hit his pant leg. He said he jumped so high, that he was able to shoot 3 times befor he hit the ground. Pretty good feat for a single shot rifle! <br> Gotta love them old 22's !! Good shootin, vbshootinrange.
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pak, <br> <br>Actually the best way to do it is to go to a gun store with several .22's and have the kids hold them to their shoulders and see which fits best. <br> <br>
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Found a crickett at walmart $100.00. 30" overall weights 2.5 lbs. Went to a local gravel pit to try it out before wraping it up to go under the tree. Shooting at a drink can was consistent accuracy. Hated to be the first shoot it, had to be sure it wasn't a piece of junk. Going tomorrow and shoot it on paper to be sure.
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turbo, <br> <br>I think that will serve you fine. My first .22 was a very old non-descript Remington. It must have been a shooter because after I got used to it I hit anything within 50 yards without a problem. I think most turnbolt .22's are pretty much the same. <br> <br>
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One ajustment to the left and it was dead on at 25yds. 1/2 inch high. Countless number of hits in an inch. Backed up to 45 paces and made 2 hits on a 20 oz. bottle. Under the tree it goes! Hope to see BIG SMILES Christmas morning.
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My daughter requires something really small and light ike the chipmunk/cricket/henry. I read a review that said they henry is really good. That is what I would get for her. <br> <br>A local gunstore had a Henry single shot in 17 HMR. What do you guys thing of that caliber for a first rifle ?
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Conrad, <br> The 17 rimfire would be a great first gun! <br> The only thing is the noise. slightly louder than a 22LR and a little softer than a 22Mag. <br> Less recoil than the 22LR, so you can see bullet holes "appear" quicker. <br> Should be a great "first" gun. Great for us old timers also! Good shootin, vbshootinrange.
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turbo, <br> <br>I think big smiles are guaranteed. <br> <br>
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I hope everyone had a good Christmas. Of course you can see I got to see that big smile as I had hoped. That made my day to see how he reacted! We have been to the gravel pit a few times for him to practice. Very pleased with the Crickett. Andrew is still getting farmiliar with the sites. He can hit a 20 oz. drink bottle pretty regular at about 15 or 20 paces. Practice is the key. The rifle is capable of pretty good accuracy with iron sites. I believe it was worth the money. Jugding by the smiles it is priceless to me.
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Glad to hear that, another child brought up properly and with the right attitude. Bill
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Turbo,
Thanks for sharing the photo.
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There's one of those Million dollar moments. Or:
Rifle, $150.00 Ammo, 2.50 Smile, PRICELESS!
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Conrad, The .17 would be a good gun, but ammo is a lot more expensive than 22lr. I would recommend going with a 22 to begin with. More of a choice of firearms and ammo is more versital. Good luck. Keeb
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Turbo, That picture just warms my heart! Kids, Xmas, A new gun from santa! What a great combo!! Remember that kid needs lots of ammo! VB
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I have the Savage, Chipmunk, Henry, and Crickett. They are all good shooters, but the accuracy award goes to the Savage Mk IV. With a single shot bolt action that is so accurate, what more could you want? Good luck....................
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