Suggestions for 7 y/o's first gun

[alabasterjar]

Our second son will be turning 7 in May. We our first son turned 7, we bought him a Rossi combo (.22 lr, 410). He loves it and now it is time to look for a gun for the next one...I was thinking that it would nice to do something different for #2 - maybe an AR platform .22? I'd like to stay under $300 if at all possible...I suppose that puts the AR style out of the question? Any suggestions?

 

[17 squirrel]

Ahhhhh.. Keep it fair....

 

[M67]

My first real gun was a 10/22 when I was 9. Great little gun, durable, easy to use, easy to find several models under $300, and I still have it

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I am really sold on the CZ452 Scout. I have purchased 6 of them. 5 for nephews, 1 for Uncle Kirk.

I suppose that puts the AR style out of the question? Any suggestions?

No, not really. Maybe a Smith M&P 15/22? Or a Bushhamster Carbon 15? Noah was 9 when he made this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKo351YwRoQ

 

[looney2ns]

Can't beat a 10/22
Ruger 10/22 I-TAC BL/FOLD Stock 25rd Online Gun Store

 

[alabasterjar]

Ahhhhh.. Keep it fair....

Not so much about keeping it fair...Made 3 personal rifle purchases last year (all needed, of course ), the firearm budget is running on the thin side...

 

[17 squirrel]

I was talking about gifts between kids..
I started my son with a Chipmunk... But back then kids rifles were hard to find.

 

[VERT]

First gun I bought my boy was a Thompson Center HotShot. He is turning 11 and has outgrown the .rifle. I picked up a Marlin 795 LTR for his birthday. I guess little sister will be getting the HotShot.

 

[bcannon]

Henry leveraction 22lr - my buddy bought his son one for his first - the little guy loves it - and at $319 its pretty close to your price

 

[Doug]

If you want a single shot, a Savage Rascal:Savage Arms
You don't have to manually cock it and you can open the bolt and unload it safely if you don't shoot.

Marlin also makes a good youth rifle; single shot or magazine fed: Marlin Model XT-22Y
I confess, I like the peep sight on the Savage.

A Henry Youth rifle is another possibility: Lever Action .22 Youth Rifle | Henry Repeating Arms
I believe you could replace the butt stock with a full size one when he grows.

 

[xdmstu]

Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun. Only $30 at Walmart and you can find plenty of ammo. Just be sure to also purchase some eye protection.

 

[alabasterjar]

Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun. Only $30 at Walmart and you can find plenty of ammo. Just be sure to also purchase some eye protection.

LOL - you'll shoot yer eye out!

 

[saintnick81]

Check out the Ruger American Rimfire. With the interchangeable stock modules the rifle can grow with him. Nice bolt action that can be had for under 300 and uses 10/22 magazines.

 

[danimal]

We gave our 8yo his first gun this past Christmas. We got him one of the 50th anniversary 10/22s.

 

[snorko]

Seconds on the CZ Scout. Under $300 and while sized for youth, it works as a compact for adults.

 

[weedsnager]

.22 riffle

 

[Cameramonkey]

Another vote for a 10/22. It's a solid rifle that will last a lifetime (and be quite tweakable) .

1: Buy a youth model 10/22. As he grows, buy an aftermarket adult stock.
2: buy a regular 10/22 carbine. Add a blackhawk axiom adjustable stock for now ($75) and keep the factory stock to grow into.

 

[jblomenberg16]

I have 2 daughters, so I'm on a bit different path than those of you with boys. I went with .22 crickets for them, with the intention of working up from there.

 

[alabasterjar]

Excellent! This gives me some places to start...I have a 10/22 myself, so I am very familiar with that gun. My concern was that the boys still have a hard time getting their arms around the stock. I'll look into the adjustable stock option for that. Since we already have a 10/22, I'm inclined to go a different route for variety. Definitely some great ideas to take to the lgs. Thank you!

 

[alabasterjar]

I have 2 daughters, so I'm on a bit different path than those of you with boys. I went with .22 crickets for them, with the intention of working up from there.

I've got another 4 years and 6 years to look forward to firearms for my daughter...I was eyeing the crickets for the boys, as well!