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  • SpeedRacer

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    So my kid is turning 10 in a couple months, and I want to get him a plinker of his own. I need something in a youth/compact size. The Crickett is already on the edge of being too small, and I want to get him something he can grow into.

    What I'd like: Youth size, threaded barrel (he loves shooting suppressed), preferably a bolt action but I may entertain a semi.

    I have Ruger American Rimfire that he loves shooting, so I'm considering the youth model of that. Also considered a 10/22, but I haven't seen a youth model with threaded barrel. Just wanted to see if anyone had recommendations I may have not seen yet.

    Not really looking at "tactical" style stuff (ARs etc) because I want him to appreciate the fundamentals of shooting as opposed to just blasting through ammo.

    Thanks!
     

    leadslinger972

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    Tactical but not Tactical
    Adjustable LOP
    Threaded Barrel
    Detachable Magazines

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    Next two should be accurate - but you'd have to thread them.
    1 - Keystone Sporting Arms makes some mid-sized stuff in the model 722 line. Same mfgr as Crickett.

    2 - I have a Biathlon Basic. It is a bit on the smaller side. I'd have to weight it.
    IZHMASH Biathlon Basic 7-2-KO
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giEUwi7nrNY
    Problem is it is pushing $1000.00 on price and no irons.

    Air rifle - Daisy 853 Refurb from the CMP - $115 Shipped - incredible value

    I also have a Kimber 82G that would be great if it didn't weight so much. What makes it so good is I can shoot from position, bipod, scope or irons by quickly reconfiguring it. So my suggestion is get a rifle you can switch from irons/scope easily.
     

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    The 10/22 does give a lot of options.

    Another smaller rifles is the Browning SA-22

    Savage makes a couple of thing that are pretty close to what you want.

    Older Marlin bolts could work with some mods. Older Mossbergs as well.
     
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    Bayou Boys

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    I have a custom 22LR has bull barrel angel fully adjustable stock LOP and comb BX66 trigger brake it takes 10/22 clips also has harris bipod 6x24x50 illuminated. had 25rds or so fired through it if interested let me know it can be adjusted to him forever
     

    bjeepin2

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    get a rem 700 in what ever cal you would like him to shoot with a youth stock on it then latter on he can change the stock out for what ever he wants and then when he has a kid he can put his youth stock back on it.
     

    Feral45

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    Stick with tradition.

    I would suggest for a first rifle, a Browning Auto 22. I know, I know, but think about it. Japan is OK. No scope and no threads. Take down is cool.
    I hope you are there when he hands it to your grand son.
    Maybe next Xmas get him something he can haul around in the woods.
     

    nugsy714

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    I really like my M&P 15-22, it is very light and manageable threaded barrel and adjustable stock can also customize it like any AR put an optic on it Etc

    My wife is a purist and has a wood stock 10/22 you could actually trim that stock down a bit to make it a youth stock but it is very short length of pull to begin with
     

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