Single Shot .22's for my grandson's

[lipofsky]

I know that Ruger does not make a single shot youth model .22, if so, this would definitely be a no brainer,So with my flame retardant fire suit and tin foil hat on, what do you good folks recommend for a youth model or youth sized single shot.22 to get my grandsons started.
Thank you in advance

 

[SteveRuger]

I have started mine on Remington Model 6's then moved them up to a Stevens Crack Shot, then a Stevens Favorite, then a Remington 514, in 2 years I have his 10/22 awaiting him & her ( them ) if they keep being safe & gun smart each of my grand children will get their own to keep Ruger 10/22.

 

[collectorruger]

Why not buy a 10/22 with a 1 round mag then he will have something to work up to at a later date. The mags are available from Ruger.

 

[dreamer]

I have a Crackshot that I use with shorts, a Favorite, a TC " Encore Jr" , a TC Contender Youth Carbine, and a 10-22 CRR with a 1 round mag to keep things even when I have more than one grandkid at a time.

 

[mikem2]

Try the. cZ 452 scout. Magazine is a single shot or can use the five or ten rounders. Has open sights or you can ad a scope. Accurate, smaller size and well made.

 

[Snake45]

Why not buy a 10/22 with a 1 round mag then he will have something to work up to at a later date. The mags are available from Ruger.

I agree with this. Also, takeoff birch stock are so cheap ($25 or less) that you can afford to slice several 1" sections off the butt of one, then glue an inch at a time back on as the kids grow, then when they're fully grown, re-install the factory full-length stock.

 

[ranger1]

I purchased a Savage Rascal for my youngest Grandson and he loves it.

http://www.gunblast.com/Savage-Rascal.htm

 

[9mmdude]

I would look for a Ruger 10/22 with a compact barrel and utilize the suggestion to cut the stock down or get a Hogue Youth Stock. The one round magazine or loading one round in each magazine is also the way to go.

 

[PO2Hammer]

CZ Scout.
Same quality as full size CZ's, comes with single shot adapter and also takes 5 or 10 round mags.
Nice sights, all steel and wood.

 

[57springer]

Why not buy a 10/22 with a 1 round mag then he will have something to work up to at a later date. The mags are available from Ruger.

I agree ... very good advice. two guns in one

 

[Precision32]

I built a 10-22 LTR for a customer's 7 year old daughter using a Compact 10-22 and a Brownells youth stock. I also mounted up sling studs on the original stock. That way as she grows the stock is already set up and all she need do is change the stock as needed.

 

[eveled]

usually used single shot bolt action's are around for $50 to $100. I bought a Winchester for $35. I agree the 10/22 with a 1 round magazine is a better idea. I think every kid should have a 10/22, it will last for a lifetime.

Another aproach is to start them with a single shot break open pellet gun, then move to the .22.

My kids started with Red Ryder BB guns in the back yard, then moved onto the .22's. The single shot winchester didn't hold their attention very long. They still use the Red Ryders even I enjoy shooting them in the back yard. Of all my .22's the kids like the 10/22 the best. Ed

 

[Cholo]

I purchased a Savage Rascal for my youngest Grandson and he loves it.

Oh, I have to get one of those! Recently I took 2 of my granddaughters shooting and the 9 year old found my Marlin Youth .22 too heavy. She loves my Bearcat though :wink:

 

[DDDWho]

I received this on for Christmas in 1949, I was 9 years old. Its a Remington 514 single shot. I still have it, it shoots straight as a string. Its machined out of steel and has a walnut stock.

 

[SteveRuger]

I received this on for Christmas in 1949, I was 9 years old. Its a Remington 514 single shot. I still have it, it shoots straight as a string. Its machined out of steel and has a walnut stock.

I got my Remington 514 single shot when I was 11 years old from Gambles Hardware Store in the 60's $24.95. I had to have because it was like my Dad's that looks just like yours in the picture that my Grand Father bought it from him in the 40's. There was lots of critters to shoot on the farm in Montana & still is.

 

[DDDWho]

[/quote]I got my Remington 514 single shot when I was 11 years old from Gambles Hardware Store in the 60's $24.95. I had to have because it was like my Dad's that looks just like yours in the picture that my Grand Father bought it from him in the 40's. There was lots of critters to shoot on the farm in Montana & still is.[/quote]

When I was a very small lad my favorite Uncle who lived on a farm in N. Missouri had one. He carried it in his 1936 Chevy. Once, back in the day we spotted a squirrel on a telephone line. He asked "where do you want me to hit it?" Not caring I didn't answer. He said "in one eye and out the other?". He proceeded to shoot the squirrels eyes out.

I can still put 3 on the edges of a dime sized bulls eye at 25 yards with mine. If I could focus on sights and target at the same time I could possibly put holes in holes.

 

[Ladobe]

Still had my old JC Higgins Model 41 as a possible donor by shortening the stock. Instead started my son with a RSI Anschutz WoodChucker (exhibition wood.. yeah I know, proud papa went overboard). Beautiful little rifle, exceptionally accurate, 5-shot bolter, perfect except he outgrew it all too soon.

The TC Hot Shot is a very safe starter carbine in 22LR, they offer stock extensions as they grow, and for a pretty low price new.

Better on this platform, an old TC Contender or G2 Contender Youth Model carbine that will last them for the rest of their life with adult stock added, barrels chambered for up to 250 plus different cartridges for any kind of shooting/hunting (and do double duty as a specialty handgun).

 

[toysoldier]

Good used single-shot .22's are readily available, and a good starter. If they like shooting, let them find some work, save their money and buy the next gun themselves. It will mean more to them.

 

[Floridaoutdoors]

Stevens Crackshot offers the elements,features and benefits closely resembling what a Ruger No1/.22 or similar new model would offer.

 

[ozo]

The Savage Rascal is impossible to beat for kids these days
You can buy cheaper, but not get near as much.
The Rascal has an Accu-trigger and it beats the socks off
of the factory trigger on a 10/22
Accurate and smooth, and designed for a kid's first GOOD rifle.

 

[lipofsky]

Thank you all for your replys, I am looking for a decent used one preferably an older model marlin or else will go with a Rascal or a Henry mini bolt.
He will be 8 in august and about tired of the bb gun by then. so i guess i better start looking.
Thank you all again.

 

[oldmanruger]

I have an Ithaca Model 49 single shot lever action..... Its a perfect trainer for my Grandson..... Like others, a 10/22 is waiting for him...... Then I get my Ithaca back..... Its a dang good 50 yard shooter!!!!!

 

[Mobuck]

We considered modifying 10/22's for our Grandsons but decided against it. Too much fiddling to load that single round, overall too long/heavy for them to carry in the field when they're ready to actually hunt, and several other considerations.
We bought TC HotShots(now out of production) for the boys and are fairly satisfied. One of the new rifles was defective and is being replaced(should be here any day) but the other is perfectly sized, functional, and accurate.

 

[#1rugerman]

I started my kids off with a chipmunk 22. Great little gun, single shot bolt action, came with a peep sight, added a scope when they got good with the open sights. Its really small (about 36 inches overall) and light, decent trigger. Once my kids outgrew it i've loaned it to several of my friends kids as a first gun. Now all my friends kids have outgrown it and it sits in my gun case waiting for the next generation. With cb caps its really quiet and kids don't need ear protection. My kids really enjoyed it with stingers and drink cans filled with water, really good splash. When they out grew the chipmunk they moved up to my 10/22 or marlin 39a. Good times hope your kids have one too.

 

[Buckhorn150]

Started my boys with the ithaca 49 single lever action too.Best gun for my boys,they love it,very accurate gun.

 

[VonFatman]

I'm a big fan of the Savage Cub. It has a peep sight and an Accu-Trigger. It's my go to gun when teaching young shooters. My grandson is pretty fond of it too.

 

[SteveRuger]

Love The Photo's

 

[Fox Mike]

How about this? Made in America. http://www.henryrepeating.com/rifle-minibolt.cfm