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Here's a link to all you need to know about youth size rifles & shotguns Squid.
Kudos for getting your son involved in this great sport! :canadaFlag:

ht tp://www.ocshooters.com/Gen/kidshooting/youth-firearms.htm
 
Wow, at six getting her involved. I was thinking around 10 to get my sons into it (well that's what the wife says!). What is the consensus around here for the age for kids to start shooting?
 
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My son was shooting at 6 .....First few reports scared him a bit but after he fired the first shell, he was hooked, As for the "pull length "...you can cut the stock shorter and add as he grows by reattaching the cut piece and recoil pads. He will require a "new" one at about 10 so you have not lost any $ and the gun can go to the next up and coming shooter. Much better to convert an old one than to worry about having to alter even the new purchase if you should go that route. Cooeys are great for a beginner, as well as Lakefields. I have the Mark I, then Mark II and also the MarkIII as my Grandson begins his ascent into the shooting sports.
 
I really like the Marlin 915YS. Bought a pair for the boys a couple years back. After looking at various youth models hands on, I felt the marlin was the best.
 
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I bought a CZ Scout for my sons, it comes with a single shot adapter, which can then be removed and replaced with a 5 or 10 shot clip when they get older. It is the perfect size for kids and scary accurate. Later.
 
icanuck said:
. ...What is the consensus around here for the age for kids to start shooting?
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There are mature six year olds and immature 15 year olds. Shouldn't it be when the child has the understanding to appreciate all that is involved with firearms in handling them safely and responsibly ?
 
robertf said:
Colour me ignorant, but I'd be a little uncomfortable on the same range as a 6yr old controlling a loaded firearm.
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With a parent literally breathing down his neck I wouldn't be worried. There was one guy at the homestead range who let his kid fiddle around with a pellet gun while he sighted in his rifles. That kid was shooting his little pellet gun behind the line and at the burn barrel and pellets were going all over the place. That scared me more.
 
As an old Cub Scout leader for years and a range officer for the same, I would trust a youngster more than many old shooters that I have met. I have never in the years had a mishap with the youngsters but have encountered so many scary moments at our range. When a supposed shooter in the know is playing with his weapon when there are people downrange checking targets. Stating the gun was not loaded but on inspection, that was untrue. No apology, nor did he get up from his gun and walk away. Children tend to listen and "don't know it all".

Youth tend to be very apprehensive about handling and picking up firearms , thus the barrels would not be pointed in the wrong direction. They do what is required of them saftey wise and seldom "sass" back.

I , many times, would rather had a youth beside me than the "grown-up" that was actually there.
 
My boy is 7 and has a Marlin model 60 with an ATI stock. Shoots it like a pro. The pistol grip makes it a little easier for him to shoot.
 
I bought a very nicely shortened and scaled down Remington 581 from a fellow gunnut 2 years ago, and my 7 year old has been enjoying it immensely. Very accurate and easy for him to handle. He loves to see those little groups show up. EE.
 
When I had to choose the first gun of my 6 years-old son, I got him a Daisy 499: safe, accurate, affordable. Once I cut the stock, it fit perfectly. The nice thing is that we can shoot it safely in our backyard, no need to go at a range everytime.

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http://www.daisy.com/shopping/customer/product.php?productid=16199&cat=253&page=1

In the USA, there are even formal matchs for kids with these rifles:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/33302087@N04/sets/72157611805235474/

Paul
 
robertf said:
Colour me ignorant, but I'd be a little uncomfortable on the same range as a 6yr old controlling a loaded firearm.
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I have coached young kids for years. Almost without exception their gun handling and safety awareness is FAR BETTER than the majority of adults.


Biggest problem with young kids is some of the really young ones don't have the strength to #### a bolt action. (#### on open)
 
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