Anyone fired/held the Thompson/Center Hot Shot?

[JasonJ]

I'll be looking to buy my son his first rifle in the spring and I came across the T/C Hot Shot. It's a nice looking rifle and the size seems appropriate for him, although I worry about the break-barrel action while shooting from a rest.

I'm also considering the Henry Mini-Bolt Youth, Savage Cub T and the Marlin 915Y.

I've had him out shooting my scoped Anschutz 190, but as you can see it's a little big for him:

I don't know how he can see anything through the scope, but he's pretty good with it. He nailed this half-inch disc fragment at 25 yards:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMzFEdiK0HM

Thanks for the advice!

Jason

 

[dizzy]

I have not seen or handled one, but it sure looks nice. Your son looks to me like he is going to want a magazine fed 22 in not too many years and that single shot won't get much use. My 6 year old was using a CZ scout until he found the thompson center r-55 was more accurate and swiped it. with a bipod and a good scope with lots of eye relief these little guys start to outshoot us pretty dogone quick. I wouldn't hesitate to buy him something he can grow into as he will use it for many more years.

I think I can buy a regular size stock for the scout (452) stock which will fit, they are nice as they have the single shot insert magazine and can get up to 10 shot magazines.

 

[sametwinnie]

Who sell this T/C Hot Shot in Canada?

 

[jjohnwm]

Here's a vote for the Savage Cub. I got the non-thumbhole version (in pink laminate!) for my 11-year-old granddaughter and she loves it. Peep rear sight and Accutrigger...perfect for teaching a beginner. Way less expensive than a T/C too. I'm very satisfied with this gun.

John