Need advice on .22 for 10 year old.

[66chevelle]

I borrowed a buddy of mines single shot and he hated it. He shot maybe 10 sots and then said I'm going in to play my playstation this isn't fun.

[Chefcook]

Originally Posted by 66chevelle

I borrowed a buddy of mines single shot and he hated it. He shot maybe 10 sots and then said I'm going in to play my playstation this isn't fun.

That's why I say 10/22 semi auto lol...

[Jack Ryan]

Originally Posted by 66chevelle

I borrowed a buddy of mines single shot and he hated it. He shot maybe 10 sots and then said I'm going in to play my playstation this isn't fun.

So? He's not ready for a gun. He still wants to play with toys. Let him play with toys then.

[target64]

You might want to think about using a bi-pod, or a bench rest. It will allow the shooter to get accustomed to the firearm without having to deal with a weight issue.Therefore it would allow the shooter time to "GROW" into the particular firearm.

[target64]

I have a 10/22 with tapco collapsible/railed stock,foregrip-bi-pod combination ,trimag, and NC holo sight. It is a blast to shoot. Just what all 45 y/o kids needs.......lol

[singlesix]

10/22 .. I made the mistake of getting a single shot for my boy. He out grew it very soon. 10/22 will last a lifetime and more. I am still shooting my 10/22 I got over 30 years ago.

[ddewyse]

I got both my sons Marlin semi's when they were 11 and 12 respectively. Got them at Wally world for about $60 ea. They have proven to be reliable, accurate guns that they learned the basics of target / varmint shooting with. They still go back to them today when they're home from college to "let off some steam" and have some downtime. One son put a small scope on his and the other prefers going open sights. Neither of them go off spraying bullets with the auto; they prefer to go for accuracy.

[Mr. Habib]

If he is big enough for a 10/22 size rifle I would look for a marlin youth rifle, the stock should be about the right size for him and IIRC the action will drop into the full size 'adult' stock so the rifle can grow with him.

[bullet293]

a ruger 10/22 is hard to beat for a life long friend. i bought my 5 and 7 yr olds the rossi 22-.410 combo's. they are single shots which help them slow down and take the good shot and .410 they can take them to the woods to deer hunt with me. the bad part is they will outgrow them soon but at age 8 and 10 now they still fit good.

[mettle]

Originally Posted by 66chevelle

I have taken my nephew shooting a few times now and I am thinking about getting him his own 22. The problem I have is I would like to get him a model 60 but it is a little to heavy for him to hold up and shoot accurately. I had a 10/22 last year that he was a little better with but I traded it for a savage .17hmr instead (I put myself ahead of him). So I am trying to get ideas on what would be a good gun for him. Something light and fairly cheap in price. I prefer to get him a semi auto.

Get a lever gun. That way ever shot is loaded with purpose and the action of loading is a decision as well. They are excellent shooters and very minimal maintenance. I love mine, and yes I'm a kid!