22 Bolt Guns for Little Kids

[Silverlode]

I'm guessing this has been discussed dozens of times or more, but I am striking out on my searches.

Looking to pick up some bolt guns geared toward 6-8 year olds. The Crickett rifles look a bit on the low quality side, although some of the stainless bull barrel models I have only seen online may hold more promise. Henry mini-bolts (only seen these online as well) look like they might be decent.

Any experience with either or these or suggestions of other manufacturers I should look at?

Thanks for your time.

 

[smokingchimney]

My daughter who is 6 has a pink cricket. She loves it. We bought it used from someone you used it heavily. I have never had a problem with it.

 

[Silverlode]

My daughter who is 6 has a pink cricket. She loves it. We bought it used from someone you used it heavily. I have never had a problem with it.

Thanks, and welcome to the boards.

 

[cooldude]

The new Rascal from Savage looks pretty nice.

 

[Fishguy]

My kids both loved their Crickets at that age (and older). They feel cheap, but they are stupid accurate, (for a $100.00 kids rifle). My 12 year old still takes his little Cricket out with us when we go shooting. We shoot the bigger stuff, but he still gets a kick out of that little rifle.

 

[LS1]

CZ makes a nice one, just costs more.

 

[JCB003]

The new Rascal from Savage looks pretty nice.

That does look nice.

 

[Silverlode]

The new Rascal from Savage looks pretty nice.

Wow. Kiddie 22 with an accu-trigger. I picture my 7 year old daughter out shooting me. I like it.

Edit: Buds has them in stock for $151 and free shipping. $170 for the hardwood stock. This might be a winner.

 

[ADR]

A buddy recently gave me this Marlin Little Buckaroo for my youngest daughter. Other than the obvious small size, it doesn't feel cheap or toy like at all.

 

[yellowsled]

this gun is awesome!

http://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=100000448

I have one, its a solid very accurate shooter that is C&R eligible!

 

[Silverlode]

this gun is awesome!

http://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=100000448

I have one, its a solid very accurate shooter that is C&R eligible!

I am totally ignorant to the ways of C&R. Get a permit from the Feds and you can avoid going through FFL? I'm guessing here.

 

[damifinowfish]

The youngest Jr that I help coach shoots a Savage rascal. I think it is the best little kids rifle out there today. The Henry rifle is second best. I was able to try one at the range last month.

The CZ is a fine rifle but I do not think that the smallest one they make will fit a small kid.

I would hold off on a CZ until they are a teenager, 13 and up.

If you can find one the older Remington 514 they can't be beat for the price.
I just bought 3 of them for use with the Jrs. One has been sent out for new sights that are costing more then the rifle did.

 

[HT4]

I learned to shoot on a Marlin little buckaroo... great gun. Saving it for when my son gets a little older.

 

[fivepointstar]

my daughter has a Pink Cricket and my son has a Savage Cub rifle. Both are excellent rifles. if you're looking for a starter bolt, just think that your kids will outgrow it by the time they are 10-12 and you'll have to upgrade to something else like a CZ rifle. My son is 10 and he's outgrown it, he wants an AK now

 

[yellowsled]

I am totally ignorant to the ways of C&R. Get a permit from the Feds and you can avoid going through FFL? I'm guessing here.

exactly. Have it shipped to your front door. No FFL fees!

 

[fivepointstar]

this gun is awesome!

http://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=100000448

I have one, its a solid very accurate shooter that is C&R eligible!

NICE!!!

i have a M1969 Romanian Trainer....crazy accurate bolt rifle

 

[diesel-man]

Tell me this could have been Chad as a kid...and some English kid...or maybe not...no suppressors?

Anyhow, they look like fine kids guns to me...

 

[Ab_Normal]

Start them out with a 22lr AR15 and colapsible stock. That way you can adjust it to fit them as they get older.

 

[Demoneyes86]

There is a 22 mossberg in the classifieds. I will be hunting for my daughters first in a few years she is only 3 as of now.

 

[august1410]

my daughter has a Pink Cricket and my son has a Savage Cub rifle. Both are excellent rifles. if you're looking for a starter bolt, just think that your kids will outgrow it by the time they are 10-12 and you'll have to upgrade to something else like a CZ rifle. My son is 10 and he's outgrown it, he wants an AK now

Maddie's tastes have changed, too. She started off with a single shot .410, then a Marlin 60, now she has a 20ga Mossberg 500, the Marlin and an H&R .22 revolver.

She got her hands on a friend's 1911 and now wants one.