Helping a new shooter - need shorter gun thoughts

[Freyr_255]

So I'm trying to help out a co-worker here with picking up his first 22lr. What I've found out though is that he needs a shorter rifle. Things like youth model center fires fit him alright and things like a Winchester M70 Featherweight or Remington model Seven fit him better, regular length stocks are a complete no go. So I was just wondering opinions on rimfires that have slightly smaller stocks as the selection in town right now is crap meaning I'll probably have to find one online for him. LOP he needs seems to be in the 12"-ish range based on preliminary measurments.

 

[metalbender]

CZ scout would fill the bill. Might as well get a good one to start with and save the expense of stepping up in stages.

 

[Barthom]

SR 10/22 has adjustable length of pull.

 

[ronnie01]

x 2 on the cz scout.

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[Cleftwynd]

The BL22 is also friendly to smaller frames, it's a nice little rifle!

 

[gtrussell]

Most 22s are of the smaller scale I think.

 

[Grantmac]

+1 on the CZ Scout. Proper little gun.

 

[TargetGuy]

If he wants the cool factor too you could always look at a mark II fvsr, their length of pull is on the shorter side and the 16" barrel is super accurate.

Another would be a glenfield/marlin model 70, or 795. Their a nice small semi auto.

 

[little_airwolf]

For semi auto, the SU-22 has a pistol gip stock. It's expensive but light weight small and folds in half for transport. Fits in a backpack! 5lbs of fun!!! 26 rounds.
There is a conversion for the AM-180 drum mag which holds 275 rounds, FYI

 

[Freyr_255]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll pass this along to him.