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Whats out there whats your recommendation?
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Hard to beat. Maybe a Marlin 60.
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Marlin 39a or Winchester lowwall.
Save an elk, shoot a cow.
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Short story: A guy came into the store one Saturday morning and wanted to buy a 10-22 for his young lad. I tried rather strongly to dissuade him and to buy a bolt-action instead. But he insisted and went home with a nice Ruger.
Monday he was back, asking to trade the 10-22 on the bolt action I had recommended. I asked why.
"Well, I took him out Saturday afternoon for his first shooting lesson. On his third shot, he managed to hit the pop can I had set out, and he immediately swung around and yelled 'I hit it Dad!' And there I was staring down the muzzle of that rifle with seven rounds ready to go, and my boy quivering with excitement - finger tight on the trigger. Where's that bolt gun?"
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And there I was staring down the muzzle of that rifle with seven rounds ready to go, and my boy quivering with excitement - finger tight on the trigger. Where's that bolt gun?" H&R single shot....
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Who's the "new shooter?" how will the gun be used? not enough info...
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Short story: A guy came into the store one Saturday morning and wanted to buy a 10-22 for his young lad. I tried rather strongly to dissuade him and to buy a bolt-action instead. But he insisted and went home with a nice Ruger.
Monday he was back, asking to trade the 10-22 on the bolt action I had recommended. I asked why.
"Well, I took him out Saturday afternoon for his first shooting lesson. On his third shot, he managed to hit the pop can I had set out, and he immediately swung around and yelled 'I hit it Dad!' And there I was staring down the muzzle of that rifle with seven rounds ready to go, and my boy quivering with excitement - finger tight on the trigger. Where's that bolt gun?" should have thought the kid safety first and muzzle control.
�The constitution of the United States asserts that all power is inherent in the people, that they may exercise it by themselves, that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed!� � Thomas Jefferson
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Anything but an autoloader is actually a good choice.
Save an elk, shoot a cow.
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That would have been the long version of the story. He HAD, but the excitement of shooting and actually hitting that can overcame any teaching the kid had received.
And my point is that it very well might happen to anyone else.
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With a 10/22 or other semi a kid will learn to go pow pow and not learn shoot, Were as with a SS they will learn to hit what they aim at.
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How big and how old is the shooter? Male or female? Training for self defense, plinking, hunting or all three?
We really need a few more details to make a good suggestion.
and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8) d.v. Musings on TDS
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There's nothing ever wrong with a magazine-fed, bolt action .22 for a new shooter. My choice: CZ 452 of whatever variety floats your boat.
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For Christmas bought a 10-22 for my 15 yr old grandson. Love it! No regrets.
"Drop that or by the splendor of God I will blow your heart out." Kit Carson
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Whats out there whats your recommendation? Age of new shooter and price range?
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Very young shooter 5-7yrs--Chipmunk
7-12yrs---CZ Scout
12-15yrs---Marlin 39
16+ --- CZ 452
If you want them to lean to shoot and not waste ammo get a bolt or a lever.
Any of the old Winchester single shots make a great 1st rifle that can be handed down for generations.
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With a 10/22 or other semi a kid will learn to go pow pow and not learn shoot, Were as with a SS they will learn to hit what they aim at. Very sound advice. We see too many "spray and pray" artists and not enough marksmen.
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Anything but an autoloader is actually a good choice. I agree....... remember guns last a life time,,,don't skimp
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Anything but an autoloader is actually a good choice. I agree....... remember guns last a life time...don't skimp I have a half dozen different 22s. The one that I use the most is my 77/22. Its the one that just 'feels' the best to pick up and shoot. Not the cheapest option out there, but a really nice rifle.
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Nothing wrong with a Henry lever action .22. I bought my son one when he was about six. It's an accurate little rifle and it was just right for his size at the time.
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