Newbie here. Lots of questions. I Just developed interest in guns

Noob · Jul 4, 2017

I have a 2 year old son who I plan to teach to shoot when he's old enough. I plan to start with a .22lr. Ruger or marlin probably. The takedown interests me because of its portability and being able to put it in my pack.. is the 10/22 TD accurate? I only wanna purchase one to teach all 3 of my children to shoot when it's age appropriate. But I don't wanna teach them with an unreliable inaccurate 10/22.

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davsco · Jul 4, 2017

haven't shot the takedown versions but my 10/22 is plenty accurate.

might want to start younguns off with a single shot though, or a pump or lever or bolt, vs a semi. guess you could just load one at a time. good luck!

iH8DemLibz · Jul 4, 2017

A pint sized rifle. For pint sized people.

Biggfoot44 · Jul 5, 2017

1. 10/22 is more than accurate enough for all around general use. ( And I'm notorious 10/22 non-fan .)

2. For pint sizes yutes, you should have a gun sized to fit them.

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fidelity · Jul 5, 2017

A plain Jane, Ruger 10/22 Takedown (mine is a stainless version with a synthetic black stock) is more than capable of shooting less than a quarter size group at 50 yards.

For training new shooters, often a bolt action with a good set of iron sights can be a good tool. Here are a few options in the similar price range as the 10/22 Takedown ...

CZ 455 Military Trainer, $325 shipped
https://www.classicfirearms.com/cz-usa-455-22lr-military-training-rifle-02100

Savage Mark I FVT (includes front and rear aperture sights), $315 shipped
https://shop.whittakerguns.com/product/ss-257

Ruger American Rimfire (includes front and rear aperture sights), $325 shipped
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/719007574

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kookymonstir · Jul 5, 2017

I love my 10/22 takedown. It's as accurate as the shooter. Plus, I've had plenty of cheap ammo through it, no issues.

2ndltsdad · Jul 5, 2017

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Noob · Jul 5, 2017

Thank you all for the helpful tips and advise. It's much appreciated.

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dontpanic · Jul 5, 2017

fidelity said:
A plain Jane, Ruger 10/22 Takedown (mine is a stainless version with a synthetic black stock) is more than capable of shooting less than a quarter size group at 50 yards.

For training new shooters, often a bolt action with a good set of iron sights can be a good tool. Here are a few options in the similar price range as the 10/22 Takedown ...

CZ 455 Military Trainer, $325 shipped
https://www.classicfirearms.com/cz-usa-455-22lr-military-training-rifle-02100

Savage Mark I FVT (includes front and rear aperture sights), $315 shipped
https://shop.whittakerguns.com/product/ss-257

Ruger American Rimfire (includes front and rear aperture sights), $325 shipped
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/719007574

The sights on the Savage are absolute crap.

Another option is a single shot adapter for the 10/22. Also buy another stock on ebay and cut it down to shorten the LOP.

Doobie · Jul 5, 2017

Get a savage lil rascal...it's a single shot with accu trigger, peep sights, and drilled and tapped for scope. I bought two of them to teach my kids. Very accurate rifles and more reliable/accurate than my nephews Crickett

protegeV · Jul 5, 2017

best screen name ever. props to the OP

j_h_smith · Jul 5, 2017

I don't think you'd have anything to worry about with a 10/22. For the price, you're getting a very reliable, accurate rifle. Regardless of the type (TD or regular) you will find that it will shoot where you aim.

Good Luck!

fidelity · Jul 5, 2017

dontpanic said:
The sights on the Savage are absolute crap.

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Disagree. These are the Williams peep sights, not the standard Savage sights. The CMP sells youth training rifles with the same setup. And Ruger moved to use them in the other link I provided to have a trainer to compete with the Savage. The Savage Mark I/V FVT with Williams peep sights are pretty common in beginning youth rifle classes. Hard to find a new 22 trainer with a total price point of $325 or less with better sights.

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newmuzzleloader · Jul 5, 2017

I'm gonna second the Crickett or Rascal, if your boy is only 2 now you'll want to be teaching him long before he grows into the 10-22

j_h_smith · Jul 5, 2017

I had a Cricket and that firearm is so limited in it's use. The kid will outgrow it in no time. I personally like the CZ455 Scout for a first 22lr rifle. It comes with a mag, but also a single shot sled. I had one for my youngest and then sold it to someone here on the forum for his young daughter.

It is by far the best beginner's rifle for a young child. Top quality, shoots like a rifle costing 4 times it's cost. CZ has a much better name in the industry. Resale, if that's a consideration, is much better than a cricket.

YMMV.

Noob · Jul 5, 2017

Thanks :-)

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Inigoes · Jul 5, 2017

The age that you ask of when to start a child shooting is when they listen and follow your instruction. They need to understand death and it's finality, if any of the safety rules are broken.

Start with the 4 rules of gun safety:
1) Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
2) Treat every gun as if it loaded
3) keep the finger off of the trigger until ready to shoot
4) Be sure of your target and beyond

HankR · Jul 23, 2017

I think I'd give the Rascal a serious look if doing this today. I didn't care for the "crew served" nature of the Cricket and bought a youth sized Rossi "matched pair" to start my kids on. This was a .22 break open which also had a shotgun barrel you install instead of the .22. I don't think either of my kids ever used the shotgun (I went w/ 20 gauge) barrel although friends we loaned it to did.

rseymorejr · Jul 23, 2017

I cut the stock down on an old single shot 22 for my kids when they were young. One shot at a time helped them concentrate on their shots. Safety was our #1 priority. Worked our pretty well, they are now 22, 29 and 31 and all 3 are safe, accurate shooters. (2 girls and a boy!)

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