Youth rifle recommendation?

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My daughter is 6yo, and I'm looking to get her into shooting. My son is close behind, but only 4. I'd like to get something they can both learn on. The only rimfire I own is a Remington 582 (old bolt action) that I currently have scoped. I'd prefer to start them with something simple and iron sights. I'd love some recommendations from you guys if you have any. Obviously I'm aware of the industry standard semis (Ruger 10/22, Marlin 60) and some of the nicer bolt actions from CZ and such, but I'm not sure if this is a good option or not. I know a lot of people start kids off on break barrels and BA's.

I was leaning towards the CZ 452 Scout, but if I spend $500 on a youth rifle and they aren't into it yet I'd probable get butt hurt since I can't use it with the short LOP.

Considering the times we're in, I'm also not against getting some bare-bones AR in .22lr, but I just fear the manipulation of the weapon would be kind of sensory overload for a young one to learn on out the gate.
 
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Ruger American Rimfire Compact. The 8303 is the non-threaded and 8306 has a threaded barrel. Uses 10/22 mags. Can buy the full size stock inserts when needed for not much $$.
 
S&W 15-22 or 10/22 after air rifles
 
Second for the red rider BB gun first.

I started my kiddos on a Henry youth trainer. Short little single shot bolt gun with a composite stock, stainless with fiber optic front sight.
 
Ruger American in 22LR. Takes 10/22 mags.
 
How about a Marlin XT22 YR (Youth Rifle)? My son started out on one when he was that age.

EDIT: Bummer. Went to post a link for you and it appears they have been discontinued.
 
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My Bergara 10/22 clone has a bunch of spacers built into the stock. You might be able to remove them for her now, and add them in as she grows. Worth checking put. Takes 10/22 mags and shoots well.
 
IrishCannon said:
My daughter is 6yo, and I'm looking to get her into shooting. My son is close behind, but only 4. I'd like to get something they can both learn on. The only rimfire I own is a Remington 582 (old bolt action) that I currently have scoped. I'd prefer to start them with something simple and iron sights. I'd love some recommendations from you guys if you have any. Obviously I'm aware of the industry standard semis (Ruger 10/22, Marlin 60) and some of the nicer bolt actions from CZ and such, but I'm not sure if this is a good option or not. I know a lot of people start kids off on break barrels and BA's.

I was leaning towards the CZ 452 Scout, but if I spend $500 on a youth rifle and they aren't into it yet I'd probable get butt hurt since I can't use it with the short LOP.

Considering the times we're in, I'm also not against getting some bare-bones AR in .22lr, but I just fear the manipulation of the weapon would be kind of sensory overload for a young one to learn on out the gate.
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If you go CZ 457 you get iron sights and a threaded barrel plus a mag plug that is a single shot adapter.. The iron sights make it a great trainer. The threaded barrel makes it a top suppressor host. Once both ht grow it you can sell it and recoup a good chunk of your investment or order pick full size stock ... a takeoff from someone who upgraded or CZ or aftermarket source since the 457 actions are alike.
 
I have a Savage Rascal that my boys learned on. It was perfect.
 
I'd vote CZ. Full size stocks are easy to find 2nd hand.
 
My 7 yr old was hitting 200 yards today with my Pro Varmint. It’s a short little thing.
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I like the idea about bolt action first, that's a good idea to focus on aim and trigger pull instead of blasting away.
 
This wouldn’t be a bad start:

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You could stick the scope back for later and reinstall the stick sights. I bought one of these last week but haven’t received it yet.
 
Both of my grandkids have the single shot bolt action Crickett .22's. They are getting pretty good with them.
 
Savage Rascal would be my vote. The one I have is a real shooter and they can often be found lightly used for a very reasonable price. I think I gave $140 for a used hardwood model a couple years ago.
 
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