Best rifle for my daughter
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Make sure you try a few to see if the rifle fits her well. Length of pull on the stock matters. I'd suggest you look at the savage line of products. You wont go wrong there and the prices are very reasonable. May want to give epps a call. Enjoy those moments with the youngsters!
The only pink-stocked, adult (=teen) sized rifles I'm aware of are semi-autos, the nicest of which...and I hesitate to say it, is a 10/22. Google image link; http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=376489
The only option I THINK you have is to paint the stock of a standard bolt-action, but I'd be reluctant to go that route myself. If you bought a Savage Mark II, the plastic stocks are cheap to get/replace/buy used...you could certainly discover how long she'd want it pink before going to something else!
As to what gun I'd suggest~if she's 15, I have a hunch that a bolt-action repeater might be a better choice vs. a single shot~might hold her interest longer. I'd suggest a Savage Mark II BV if it's a target gun (heavy barrel) but if it's a gun for carry in the woods too...some hunting...a Savage Mark II G. Marlin XT-22s are nice too.
The only option I THINK you have is to paint the stock of a standard bolt-action, but I'd be reluctant to go that route myself. If you bought a Savage Mark II, the plastic stocks are cheap to get/replace/buy used...you could certainly discover how long she'd want it pink before going to something else!
As to what gun I'd suggest~if she's 15, I have a hunch that a bolt-action repeater might be a better choice vs. a single shot~might hold her interest longer. I'd suggest a Savage Mark II BV if it's a target gun (heavy barrel) but if it's a gun for carry in the woods too...some hunting...a Savage Mark II G. Marlin XT-22s are nice too.
Any .22 can be painted pink, and cut down... Save what you cut off so it can be added later as she grows.
For kids (even adult first time shooters), I prefer the good 'ol Cooey single shots. Cycling the bolt won't #### it. That has to be done manually, and consciously. I haven't found one that is inaccurate yet either (don't want a kid discouraged for not hitting anything), and they are affordable (you don't want to get stuck with a cut-down pink rifle if the wee-one doesn't take to the sport).
For kids (even adult first time shooters), I prefer the good 'ol Cooey single shots. Cycling the bolt won't #### it. That has to be done manually, and consciously. I haven't found one that is inaccurate yet either (don't want a kid discouraged for not hitting anything), and they are affordable (you don't want to get stuck with a cut-down pink rifle if the wee-one doesn't take to the sport).
The Savage Rascal comes in pink. I have a blue one for my 6 year old son. It is a tiny little thing, single shot, perfect for the young ones. P-D Enterprises has them in stock for 160. Highly recommended, extremely accurate, has the added safety of the Accu-trigger. Peep sights.
Does anyone know of a bolt action that's actually easy enough for a kid to operate? My 7 year old daughter likes the 10-22, quite possibly because all my bolt actions are impossible for little fingers to close. BTW I just put a Tapco Intrafuse adjustable butt stock on the 10-22 so she can get her eye up close enough to the scope. Works wonderfully.
My kids first rifle was a thompson hotshot. Easy for little fingers. I also just picked up a marlin XT22 youth repeater that works really well. Cheaper then the hotshot too
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Yep, the Savage Rascal has a long, straight bolt handle, intended to be easy for kids.
I have lots and lots of nieces, nephews, plus my own kids, and a CIL 190 (or 180) is a great rifle too, light, long straight bolt handle and terrific trigger and exceptionally accurate. Made by Anschutz, the come up in the EE once in a while.
One thing we do is teach all the kids to shoot offhand after they become comfortable handling a firearm and shooting of the bench.
Best way to teach shooting offhand is at floating targets. They can see where shots hit, giving instant feedback. Of course there are limited areas where you can safely shoot at water.
Yep, the Savage Rascal has a long, straight bolt handle, intended to be easy for kids.
I have lots and lots of nieces, nephews, plus my own kids, and a CIL 190 (or 180) is a great rifle too, light, long straight bolt handle and terrific trigger and exceptionally accurate. Made by Anschutz, the come up in the EE once in a while.
One thing we do is teach all the kids to shoot offhand after they become comfortable handling a firearm and shooting of the bench.
Best way to teach shooting offhand is at floating targets. They can see where shots hit, giving instant feedback. Of course there are limited areas where you can safely shoot at water.
My 11 year old daughters started this year with a Savage Cub, simple single bolt action, they can't miss with it and love the rear peep sight. It is very small but fits they well. They have the thumb hole stock but it comes in a regular stock as well and yes in pink. Wanstalls has one in stock right now on their website. I have seen a pretty big price range on these little guns so shoping around might be a good idea but they sure got my daughters into the sport. Now they want an AR so they can shoot 3 gun!
The OP's daughter is 15... shes hardly a little kid... I have a 14 year old sister in law and she can hold my full size (cough) 10/22 no problem. For a 15 year old id be more concerned about quality and performance VS light and small... unless shes a midget... then get a tiny gun.
Honestly though... a 15 year should be big enough to handle regular size .22
Honestly though... a 15 year should be big enough to handle regular size .22
For a youngster, I bought my son a Henry mini bolt. Single shot that does not #### with the bolt, all manual like my first cooey. Great for teaching, very small, SS Synthetic, and accurate enough that it's our go to gun for pest removal on the property. My wife hasnt missed a squirrel with it yet!
It comes in Black stock, or orange.
http://henryrepeating.com/rifle-minibolt.cfm
It comes in Black stock, or orange.
http://henryrepeating.com/rifle-minibolt.cfm
Without pretending that I understand girls/women...let me tell you what I've observed being surrounded by them. (yes, I'm that handsome 
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Most of the ladies in my life, young and old...and in spite of my interest/collection/offers to try...view shooting as being too loud, recoil too painful, guns too heavy, period. The first time my wife held the Savage Rascal, her words were "now THIS is a gun I think I could shoot". It's a ridiculously-sized rifle for an adult to use, or anyone adult-sized..but points to the fact that I think that (some) ladies feel a better sense of control over guns that are physically smaller, easily managed, and light. Not saying it's the best choice for a teenage girl (my suggestions in an earlier post) but who knows. In my opinion, nurturing a kid's interest in shooting supersedes my own biases...or should. My daughter's Rascal would be hot pink if she wanted it that way! As it is, it's taking a trip to the gun shop every few weeks to keep her in ammo. Should have bought stock in CCI.
)Most of the ladies in my life, young and old...and in spite of my interest/collection/offers to try...view shooting as being too loud, recoil too painful, guns too heavy, period. The first time my wife held the Savage Rascal, her words were "now THIS is a gun I think I could shoot". It's a ridiculously-sized rifle for an adult to use, or anyone adult-sized..but points to the fact that I think that (some) ladies feel a better sense of control over guns that are physically smaller, easily managed, and light. Not saying it's the best choice for a teenage girl (my suggestions in an earlier post) but who knows. In my opinion, nurturing a kid's interest in shooting supersedes my own biases...or should. My daughter's Rascal would be hot pink if she wanted it that way! As it is, it's taking a trip to the gun shop every few weeks to keep her in ammo. Should have bought stock in CCI.
Hey thanks guys for the input. My daughter has been shooting for a few years now, she loves it and is also very good at it.
Under supervision she does some small game hunting as well as pest control at the cabin.
For the last few years she has been using my friends Chipmunk, she has outgrown it. So what I am looking for is a slightly scaled down or light weight .22.
Would really like to find one in pink.
I have a 1022, have had it for 25 years ( still functions flawlessly) she also loves to shoot it.
For safety and to help her shooting skills i am looking for a bolt action with iron sights. This will be her gun.
Thanks again
Under supervision she does some small game hunting as well as pest control at the cabin.
For the last few years she has been using my friends Chipmunk, she has outgrown it. So what I am looking for is a slightly scaled down or light weight .22.
Would really like to find one in pink.
I have a 1022, have had it for 25 years ( still functions flawlessly) she also loves to shoot it.
For safety and to help her shooting skills i am looking for a bolt action with iron sights. This will be her gun.
Thanks again
Not really what your looking for.... I just picked a savage mark 2 gy Youth model. Bolt with a 10 round clip. for 209.00 from bass pro. They matched WSS price. Has iron sights and it shoots amazing out of the box!!! Did a 4 inch grouping free hand and with no glasses at 25 yards . Fits my 12 year old great and is a touch big for the 9 year old.... So she shares a rascal with my 5 year old.
. Fits my 12 year old great and is a touch big for the 9 year old.... So she shares a rascal with my 5 year old.
At 15 she is probably finished growing. Try a few and you may find she is interested in a "grown up" gun. A CZ would last her the rest of her life.
