Youth sized air guns?

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I'm in the market for an air rifle for my kids. Originally I was going to get them a Savage Rascal but even the CCI Quiet rounds are too loud for the size of my acreage to not bother the neighbors. So I'm in search of a good air rifle instead.

I've tried searching but I'm not having much luck finding guns that meet my criteria.

What I'm after is a light gun that also has a short length of pull stock for my kids to learn on.

What's anyone on here using to teach their kids?

Thanks
 
There's a few different Hatsan air rifles that come in a youth stock with a shorter L.O.P. PM me for additional details.
 
The Diana 24C. It's a carbine springer, with a short cocking stroke. Very good quality for the price. Do a search on the Canadian Airgun Forum. Click on the forum store. Good to deal with.
 
WolfyW makes a good suggestion. If you can't find a Diana 24 or 24C (carbine), the Diana 240 may be more easily found. It's the more current version of Diana's youth-sized rifle. They are very well made and have a decent trigger. A number of places have the Diana's but you can Google the Airgun Forum Store, which usually has them in stock for the best prices. Send Dan an email for a shipping quote (there is a $40 default shipping price, but it's not the actual shipping cost).
 
We've got 2 of the 24Cs kicking around. I go back/forth with them between the high power stuff. They may chrony closer to 400 fps until you take the spacers out (with a spring press). Then you may get closer to 600 fwiw.

It's the T05 trigger. Not a target trigger, but it's not a target rifle. Much better than anything the big box brands give you, but not a Rekord trigger. One of my D34s have it and prefer that one for hunting as it's single stage. I know when it will go off. 3 or 4 lb.trigger pull I'm guessing. No idea the pull length. The trigger becomes a bit lighter after a couple of tins of pellets.
Good size for the youngsters but I'm over 6 ft. and find it fun to shoot. Rested, I can get a cloverleaf group at 18 yards. They put a decent barrel on there!

I don't have the 240 but from what some have posted the 24C is slightly better quality. A load of them came into Canada awhile back and they're discontinued. Get them now if you want one...
 
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Thanks, I will start looking for a 24C. I can always shorten the stock if need be. If the trigger is in the 3-4 or so pound range that should be ideal for my kids. Other guns they've tried they can't actual pull the trigger with one finger.
 
One other possibility is to piece together a Crosman 2260, if you don't mind using CO2. Very light weight, worked well for my daughter and the longer barrel makes it quiet. Not cheap if going with the steel breech, and usual poor Crosman trigger (that can be made very good with TLC). Just another idea.
 
WolfyW said:
One other possibility is to piece together a Crosman 2260, if you don't mind using CO2. Very light weight, worked well for my daughter and the longer barrel makes it quiet. Not cheap if going with the steel breech, and usual poor Crosman trigger (that can be made very good with TLC). Just another idea.
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That's a great option, I'd been debating a 2240 and a stock as another option.

I've read about the trigger jobs on those guns so that's a good option too.

I did find the 24C available a few places but I'm not sure if my kids are strong enough yet or if it'll hold their interest needing to break the action each time.
 
G.Mitchell said:
That's a great option, I'd been debating a 2240 and a stock as another option.

I've read about the trigger jobs on those guns so that's a good option too.

I did find the 24C available a few places but I'm not sure if my kids are strong enough yet or if it'll hold their interest needing to break the action each time.
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With the 2240 you order the 2260 tube (and barrel, get 2) from Gravel Agency to make it a rifle, officially, rather than a pistol. One thing about going that route, if the kids decide they aren't into it you can turn it back into a 2240 for your own pellet pistol enjoyment. I have one for indoor fun.
 
I wanted to teach my grandson with an old Slavia 618 boy's rifle. It was too heavy and long for him. I cut off two inches from the stock and it fits him now but still too heavy overall as well as being front heavy.

Ended up with a 20$ Daisy BB. The shorter one. Perfect!đź‘Ť
 
If you can find one, go for the Baikal MP-60 or 61. It's a light gun, with an adjustable length of pull. Some have adjustable triggers. The 61 is a repeater.
Denis
 
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