A first long arm for my boy - Page 2

farronwolf · September 5th, 2008, 11:46 AM

Rossi has some matched sets. They come with a .22, shotgun, and muzzle loader barrel.

I don't know of any other manufacturers that do this type of setup, but I would guess some others are out there.

Superhouse 15 · September 5th, 2008, 08:32 PM

Try fitting a flat, plain plastic butt pad to it and then fitting a thick rubber shotgun style pad. You can add over an inch that way to help the gun fit as he grows. Should cost less than $30 to do at the gunsmith or you can do it yourself at Brownells.

bennnn · September 6th, 2008, 01:47 AM

I got my boy the Henry Mini Bolt .22 before he was even born,, sounds crazy,, I know.....

It's just that I put a lot of thought and research into it and decided this was what I wanted to start him on,, and then I couldn't wait to get it and put it in the stash.... I looove going gun shopping,,, and this is one cool little rifle....

It will remain unfired untill his fifth birthday...

fernset · September 6th, 2008, 04:35 PM

Mine was a 10/22. Loved it and still do.

micahsrad · September 6th, 2008, 04:52 PM

Ruger 10/22 cheap and easy to upgrade. My boys can both shoot em and they are 8 and 11

mr surveyor · September 6th, 2008, 09:34 PM

I agree with all those that said the Rossi combo. We got my grandson started at an early age with a Rossi .22/.410 combo. After a few weeks he was able to destroy the center of a 50 yard bullseye with the .22 barrel, and a bit more practice could hit straight away clays with the .410. These are great starter guns. If Jake (my grandson) would give it up, I would take the little Rossi in the compact storage bag and keep it as a stashed away truck gun. Good little shooters, and inexpensive.

surv

QKShooter · September 6th, 2008, 10:27 PM

A first long arm for my boy

"I've been chewing over the idea of getting my boy his first long arm."

How long do you want it to be?

QKShooter · September 6th, 2008, 10:39 PM

On a serious note if you can find a Weatherby XXII - that is one beautiful rifle.

Probably THE most accurate .22 rifle.

$$$ Though but, a worthwhile investment.

September 5th, 2008, 11:46 AM	#11
farronwolf Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,526	Rossi has some matched sets. They come with a .22, shotgun, and muzzle loader barrel. I don't know of any other manufacturers that do this type of setup, but I would guess some others are out there. __________________ Just remember that shot placement is much more important with what you carry than how big a bang you get with each trigger pull.

September 5th, 2008, 08:32 PM	#12
Superhouse 15 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 909	Stock Try fitting a flat, plain plastic butt pad to it and then fitting a thick rubber shotgun style pad. You can add over an inch that way to help the gun fit as he grows. Should cost less than $30 to do at the gunsmith or you can do it yourself at Brownells.

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September 6th, 2008, 01:47 AM	#13
bennnn New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NC Posts: 8	I got my boy the Henry Mini Bolt .22 before he was even born,, sounds crazy,, I know..... It's just that I put a lot of thought and research into it and decided this was what I wanted to start him on,, and then I couldn't wait to get it and put it in the stash.... I looove going gun shopping,,, and this is one cool little rifle.... It will remain unfired untill his fifth birthday...

September 6th, 2008, 04:35 PM	#14
fernset Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 287	Mine was a 10/22. Loved it and still do.

September 6th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#15
micahsrad Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28	Ruger 10/22 cheap and easy to upgrade. My boys can both shoot em and they are 8 and 11

September 6th, 2008, 09:34 PM	#16
mr surveyor Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas, South of the Sabine Posts: 258	I agree with all those that said the Rossi combo. We got my grandson started at an early age with a Rossi .22/.410 combo. After a few weeks he was able to destroy the center of a 50 yard bullseye with the .22 barrel, and a bit more practice could hit straight away clays with the .410. These are great starter guns. If Jake (my grandson) would give it up, I would take the little Rossi in the compact storage bag and keep it as a stashed away truck gun. Good little shooters, and inexpensive. surv

September 6th, 2008, 10:27 PM	#17
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 20,000	*A first long arm for my boy* *"I've been chewing over the idea of getting my boy his first long arm."* How long do you want it to be?

September 6th, 2008, 10:39 PM	#18
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 20,000	On a serious note if you can find a Weatherby XXII - that is one beautiful rifle. Probably THE most accurate .22 rifle. $$$ Though but, a worthwhile investment.