A first long arm for my boy

paramedic70002 · September 4th, 2008, 09:33 PM

I've been chewing over the idea of getting my boy his first long arm. For general plinking, after a little looking around, I think this is about the best I can find:

Henry Repeating Arms Rifles

However, I probably didn't find all the options available. I also wonder if I should go with a shotgun, since he wants to hunt. In my area, 22s aren't as useful as shotguns for hunting. I remember seeing a long arm advertised recently that came with three different barrels, can't remember if it was a rifle or not.

Once I acquire the weapon, I want to get it engraved with a simple "To Son from Dad" kind of thing, but I have no idea where to get this done.

Soooo...... suggestions?

rocky · September 4th, 2008, 09:36 PM

How old is your son? It seems the short youth rifles quickly become too small for kids as they grow.

AZ Husker · September 4th, 2008, 09:47 PM

A youth model Remington 870 in 20 gauge can grow with him by replacing the inexpensive stock.

retsupt99 · September 4th, 2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ Husker

A youth model Remington 870 in 20 gauge can grow with him by replacing the inexpensive stock.

Great option...will also last longer...

From Dad...a great rememberance...

deadeye72 · September 4th, 2008, 10:17 PM

I got my son a stainless Rossi combo. It came with a .22 and .410 barrels and was great for a couple years. It also came with a carrying case. When he was seven, I got him a compact Ruger 308 and some Remington reduced recoil ammo. I shot it first to recoil check it and then he shot it and did fine. Knowing how old your son is would be a great help in giving advice, but that is the route I took.

KenpoTex · September 4th, 2008, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadeye72

I got my son a stainless Rossi combo. It came with a .22 and .410 barrels and was great for a couple years. It also came with a carrying case. When he was seven, I got him a compact Ruger 308 and some Remington reduced recoil ammo. I shot it first to recoil check it and then he shot it and did fine. Knowing how old your son is would be a great help in giving advice, but that is the route I took.

My dad started my little brothers with the Rossi .22/20-gauge combos. Neat guns and not bad to shoot, even for an adult.

dahenrymd · September 5th, 2008, 12:33 AM

My six-yr old and I love his Henry Mini-bolt 22. It is a great little rifle.

Ram Rod · September 5th, 2008, 01:05 AM

It has to be a Ruger 10/22 for sure! Something he will grow with. In my opinion, the target model. Get involved with a club that does silhouette. That will teach the basics and composure, depend on some of the members' tutelage. Hunting? Squirrels, rabbit? Sure thing with the 10/22. I'm 43, and I find something new all the time with my 10/22's. Best, customizable, user friendly, workable, maintainable platform ever made.

paramedic70002 · September 5th, 2008, 03:22 AM

He's 8. And a half.

I have a 10/22 already, and yes it's great.

paramedic70002 · September 5th, 2008, 03:22 AM

He's 8. And a half.

I have a 10/22 already, and yes it's great.

September 4th, 2008, 09:33 PM	#1
paramedic70002 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Franklin, VA Posts: 1,803	A first long arm for my boy I've been chewing over the idea of getting my boy his first long arm. For general plinking, after a little looking around, I think this is about the best I can find: Henry Repeating Arms Rifles However, I probably didn't find all the options available. I also wonder if I should go with a shotgun, since he wants to hunt. In my area, 22s aren't as useful as shotguns for hunting. I remember seeing a long arm advertised recently that came with three different barrels, can't remember if it was a rifle or not. Once I acquire the weapon, I want to get it engraved with a simple "To Son from Dad" kind of thing, but I have no idea where to get this done. Soooo...... suggestions? __________________ Guns Save Lives. Paramedics Save Lives. But... Paramedics With Guns Scare People!

September 4th, 2008, 09:36 PM	#2
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,767	How old is your son? It seems the short youth rifles quickly become too small for kids as they grow. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

September 4th, 2008, 09:47 PM	#3
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,770	A youth model Remington 870 in 20 gauge can grow with him by replacing the inexpensive stock. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

September 4th, 2008, 10:17 PM	#5
deadeye72 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central Mississippi Posts: 2,515	I got my son a stainless Rossi combo. It came with a .22 and .410 barrels and was great for a couple years. It also came with a carrying case. When he was seven, I got him a compact Ruger 308 and some Remington reduced recoil ammo. I shot it first to recoil check it and then he shot it and did fine. Knowing how old your son is would be a great help in giving advice, but that is the route I took. __________________ HK P2000 .40 BENELLI NOVA

September 5th, 2008, 01:05 AM	#8
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 5,190	It has to be a Ruger 10/22 for sure! Something he will grow with. In my opinion, the target model. Get involved with a club that does silhouette. That will teach the basics and composure, depend on some of the members' tutelage. Hunting? Squirrels, rabbit? Sure thing with the 10/22. I'm 43, and I find something new all the time with my 10/22's. Best, customizable, user friendly, workable, maintainable platform ever made. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords

September 5th, 2008, 12:33 AM	#7
dahenrymd New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 13	My six-yr old and I love his Henry Mini-bolt 22. It is a great little rifle.

September 5th, 2008, 03:22 AM	#9
paramedic70002 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Franklin, VA Posts: 1,803	He's 8. And a half. I have a 10/22 already, and yes it's great. __________________ Guns Save Lives. Paramedics Save Lives. But... Paramedics With Guns Scare People!

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