Hey R,
Long time no see! I think it was about 6 or so years ago I took the boys to that meadow. Call it a hike to far... They were lagging by the time we made it back to the truck. All in all a good day afield though, even though no grouse were sighted. The boys got to see a Garter Snake attempting to eat a toad, saw some deer, some bear tracks, and I was able to demonstrate just how destructive a 12 guage was, reinforcing the need for gun safety.
Anyway, I picked up a box of the Copper .22 at Bass Pro on Monday. Just to see how it shoots in the 10/.22. Which, dumbass that I am, cut down before really taking a peek at the stock. Hint: It wasn't stained Beech as I assumed.
If the CCI stuff doesn't work, then I may go the route of using a Marauder pistol with the buttstock sized for the boys. At least that way they'll be able to shoot at small game with something that's reasonably accurate, and possibly a bit lighter than the Ruger.
Get back in shape, and let's see if we can all get out next fall, or maybe even summer for a little fishing.
Scott