Youth rifle suggestions

[Ronne]

Found out yesterday that I'll be the proud dad of a baby boy mid-February sometime. I know I'm "jumping-the-gun" a bit but I'd like to start thinking about youth rifles for him. Anyone have any suggestions or what to look for? I have lots of time to look for something a little rarer if you have an idea. Thanks for any input/advice!

 

[PeterPan]

It is way to early. Things will change, but I will start with BB gun, then .22lr single shot, maybe 22 pistol. I will stay away from cf rifles. If he would like guns, then he would know which one to buy.

 

[manbearpig]

damn, talk about planning stuff in advance

i always thought the henry mini-bolts were pretty cool. a miniature shrimp-sized bolt action.

 

[bondjames80]

marlin 22 bolt, or for real cheap cooey 22 bolt. My son is turning 2 and my boss gave me an old cooey model 60 that he didn't want anymore. So I cleaned it up and checked it over, now my son has his first 22 and he hasn't even seen it yet.

 

[Yehen]

HS 50 He can sit on your lap while you shoot it.

 

[sunray]

"..."jumping-the-gun" a bit..." Just a little. Look into a Cricket(not exactly inexpensive at $194 to $240 from Epp's) or find a Cooey single shot .22. Epp's is listing several Cooey's in assorted condition starting at $89. By the time Junior is ready, a Cooey may well be a collector's piece. Too or though depending on your point of view.