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Little Pike,<BR> At present I own a slug of .22s. I started my boys with a Marlin single shot but the trigger was so crude that I sold it immediately and bought a Chipmunk. That little rifle is perfect for beginners. I use it in teaching the NRA Rifle course for smaller youths and loan it out to friends for their children. Count of trainees in the last 18 years is high double digits . It has given no trouble...ever! Of all the .22s I own I have to rate it the best/most fun. I own more expensive ones, European, Chinese, Win., Rem., etc., it is still the best and fits in my backpack for rambles. I'm told it is a hoot to watch me shoot it; I'm 6'7" and need a 17" length of pull, at least for shotguns, so it doesn't really fit but when it's "home" I usually grab it first. I think he would be pleased,too, with the rifle. Whatever he chooses, best of luck and I hope he gets lots of fun out of it. <BR>batch