Compact, light weight 22 semi for kids
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Ranchero50
Ultimate Member
I'd find them a used Marlin 60 or Glennfield version and cut it down as needed. I have one that I dressed up as a M1 carbine and it's a fun ergonomic shooter.
Compared to the Appleseed 10/22 (which I do not like)
Compared to the Appleseed 10/22 (which I do not like)
I’ll def check it out...didn’t know about this option. Thank you
I had brought the "50th anniversary contest winner", which Ranchero50 is showing,and liked the stock. Then Magpul came out with the Hunter stock. I had a basic 10/22 that I then put the "50th" stock on for my son. I got a compact mod with comb off Ebay for $15. Then I added a Primary Arms 6×fixed ACSS scope.
dreadpirate
Ultimate Member
My personal favorite would be a Ruger 10/22; buy the cheapest one you can find and swap out the stock for something that would fit your kids.
Also check this out for the pack rifle [note - seems to be a single shot]:
https://gunsources.com/pack-rifle-survival-22lr/
Also check this out for the pack rifle [note - seems to be a single shot]:
https://gunsources.com/pack-rifle-survival-22lr/
mdoffroad
Looking to Learn
And you can always change the stock on a 10/22 as they grow!
dreadpirate
Ultimate Member
Another one I like is the Henry AR7; hell I might get one for myself.
I’ll check it out as well...thanks for the suggestion. A friend just offered to sell me a Rem 597 with camo stock and scope...I’m going to look into it as well lol.
The 597 is not a bad rifle. Just know it has a fullished sized stock.
Thanks. That knocks it out then...for the kids anyways lol.
benton0311
Active Member
- Feb 26, 2011
- 358
Ahh, that is single shot. I think I had that one mixed up with the one the machinist from Ecco machine made (which is a one-off custom semi auto).
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
Just need to work on the proper muscles.
And make sure they have a good stance. Poor stance can make it more difficult.
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
Chop off for LOP, and spend some time with a router to lighten.
And Ruger 10/22 stocks are dime a dozen, as many people change stocks.
-Z/28-
I wanna go fast
Brownells sells a youth stock for the 10/22.
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
Nice
Standard - https://www.brownells.com/rifle-par...2-standard-youth-stock-sporter-prod16635.aspx
Raised Comb - https://www.brownells.com/rifle-par...-22-raised-youth-stock-sporter-prod97233.aspx
Also for take down and others
I know you said Semi Auto but I thought I would throw this out there for anyone who might be interested. It is a Crickett CPR rifle package that comes with everything you need right out of the box. It is the perfect size for a youth. Check it out on my website here:
http://store.jlowesguns.com/rifles/...5-barrel-blue-finish-flat-dark-earth-stock-43
http://store.jlowesguns.com/rifles/...5-barrel-blue-finish-flat-dark-earth-stock-43
I didn’t know about those! That def makes me lean towards a 10/22. Thank you
Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,133
Option #1 - Continue to shoot lil' Rascal for another year or two, until they get some more size . The Marlin 60 already IS lightweight for a .22lr semi , and OP reports that's too heavy/ large .
Option #2 - The Marlin 70 aka Papoose is Marlin's response to the AR-7 . A takedown , with no forend . Uses action similar to M60, but with magazine rather than tube . Find an older one with wood stock , and agressively shorten to munchkin LOP .
Option #2 - The Marlin 70 aka Papoose is Marlin's response to the AR-7 . A takedown , with no forend . Uses action similar to M60, but with magazine rather than tube . Find an older one with wood stock , and agressively shorten to munchkin LOP .
The voice of reason and very good advice. Thank you sir
My thoughts on the 10/22 is that it will be a gun that they can keep for a long time. Support and parts are outstanding. Aftermarket just keeps getting better too.
mdoffroad
Looking to Learn
Lets expand on that 10/22 idea... get the Magpul Hunter X22 stock, the length of pull adjustment is huge
