I just got into rifles this year along with 2 of my 3 sons. I first picked up a Ruger 10/22 for my 10 year old with a Bushnell 3-9x40 scope. Both of them love shooting it, but my youngest who just tuned 7 wanted one of his own, based on advice from my local gun shop, I picked up a Henry Mini-bolt (the Ruger was too big for my youngest). He loves it, but wanted a scope on it like his older brother (If you have a few children - you will know what I mean! 
) So, I order a scope mount from SIR and picked up a Bushnell 3-9 x40 (again - just like his older brother's). After getting my local gunsmith to install the mount (it requires 2 holes to be drilled and tapped) and scope with a pair of low weaver type scope rings we took it out. Unfortunately because of the low ring on the scope, it left little room for him to pull back on the cocking knob (I had no problem reaching in with 2 fingers to pull it back, but he needs to use his whole hand), so back to the drawing board. I had a spare set of medium TPS tactical rings from my M14S (I was switching mounts from a SEI weaver mount to a SEI picatinny mount ). Mounted the new rings, took it out to the range. It only took 3 shots to zero in the scope. All in all, he is very impressed with this new rifle - looks like his fathers Tikka, so like all little boys that is just the greatest!
Here are some pics from the weekend - Enjoy!!
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) So, I order a scope mount from SIR and picked up a Bushnell 3-9 x40 (again - just like his older brother's). After getting my local gunsmith to install the mount (it requires 2 holes to be drilled and tapped) and scope with a pair of low weaver type scope rings we took it out. Unfortunately because of the low ring on the scope, it left little room for him to pull back on the cocking knob (I had no problem reaching in with 2 fingers to pull it back, but he needs to use his whole hand), so back to the drawing board. I had a spare set of medium TPS tactical rings from my M14S (I was switching mounts from a SEI weaver mount to a SEI picatinny mount ). Mounted the new rings, took it out to the range. It only took 3 shots to zero in the scope. All in all, he is very impressed with this new rifle - looks like his fathers Tikka, so like all little boys that is just the greatest!Here are some pics from the weekend - Enjoy!!
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