Alot of you have heard me talk about the younger fellow I've kind of taken under my wing. I've had him out hunting, both birds and gophers and I sent him for his hunting safety test. Well now I had him take his firearms safety test and he passed with flying colours. So now he's wanting a .22 to call his own.
He want's a bolt action, that was his only demand. He want's nothing to do with semi's, and isn't really interested in my favorites, levers, at least not at this stage.
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I took him into WSS and he tried on a few different rifles, CZ's, Savages and such. But I think I convinced him he should get himself a singleshot. He has no problem limiting himself to one shot, and I think he enjoys the added challenge. Now he has set himself a price limit at $300, and would prefer a rifle both with sights, and a dovetail to mount a scope if he wants.
The first thing that comes to my mind is a Savage MK I, but there's a catch. He's not a big guy. In fact, he's maybe 5'6" or so, and doesn't have alot of reach. My rifles are too long for him to shoot comfortably, though he has managed. Weight is also an issue. He can carry it, but he can't really hold it in a firing position for long.
I should mention the scope thing isn't big. I've taught him to shoot with both, and for me, I would prefer him to get proficiant with iron sights before getting too used to optics. He too agree's he wants more practice with open sights, and I've started talking to him about peeps. Naturally, there are many Cooey's out there, but there's alot more too, and it's always fun to discuss other guns. So given that criteria, what rifle should I suggest he buys himself that 20 years from now he will still treasure just like the day he got it. Condition doesn't much matter, as I like restoring old guns and told him we could fix one up. Have at her, but please keep it in his criteria. No 10/22, 597, tactical crap etc. Thanks.
He want's a bolt action, that was his only demand. He want's nothing to do with semi's, and isn't really interested in my favorites, levers, at least not at this stage.
()I took him into WSS and he tried on a few different rifles, CZ's, Savages and such. But I think I convinced him he should get himself a singleshot. He has no problem limiting himself to one shot, and I think he enjoys the added challenge. Now he has set himself a price limit at $300, and would prefer a rifle both with sights, and a dovetail to mount a scope if he wants.
The first thing that comes to my mind is a Savage MK I, but there's a catch. He's not a big guy. In fact, he's maybe 5'6" or so, and doesn't have alot of reach. My rifles are too long for him to shoot comfortably, though he has managed. Weight is also an issue. He can carry it, but he can't really hold it in a firing position for long.
I should mention the scope thing isn't big. I've taught him to shoot with both, and for me, I would prefer him to get proficiant with iron sights before getting too used to optics. He too agree's he wants more practice with open sights, and I've started talking to him about peeps. Naturally, there are many Cooey's out there, but there's alot more too, and it's always fun to discuss other guns. So given that criteria, what rifle should I suggest he buys himself that 20 years from now he will still treasure just like the day he got it. Condition doesn't much matter, as I like restoring old guns and told him we could fix one up. Have at her, but please keep it in his criteria. No 10/22, 597, tactical crap etc. Thanks.
