JJ “Reb” Wainwright 110206 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Howdy Friends, I’m just getting started and my 9 yo son wants to play the game with me (yippee!). My Arsenal is complete and I’ve got my son’s revolvers (wranglers with reduced power spring kits) and scattergun covered. Now I’m trying to complete his outfit with a rifle. My ‘73 is just too darn heavy for him. Was thinking of a Browning BL 22 to stay caliber-consistent with the wranglers, but I’d like to hear if anyone has a “dust gatherer” that they’d like to pass along and also any sage advice On make, model and caliber from this high quality group of friends. He’s fairly tall for his age but I’ll still need to shorten the stock a bit to fit him on nearly any rifle. Thanks for your advice and any hardware you have that I might consider. JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Before the Browning...look at a Henry youth model. They are not as hard to cycle as a Browning and can be had with a youth stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Lady T Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 I recently posted a video of a girl, not 8 years old yet, shooting at her first match. The Browning .22 lever action is extremely short stroked, which was nice for her small stature. Her dad removed the original stock and put on an old one he cut down for her. She's going to be a rock star amongst our CAS very quickly! The video is on FB in the SASS and Cowboy Action Shooting group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 9 hours ago, Old Man Graybeard said: Before the Browning...look at a Henry youth model. They are not as hard to cycle as a Browning and can be had with a youth stock. +1 on the Henry, they are delightful little rifles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 I think Henry used to provide a replacement full stock when the kid outgrows to yewt stock. That Henry Evil Roy model is super nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Don’t get me wrong...the Browning BL22 is a very good rifle....but my own grandsons had better luck and liked the Henry better than the Browning. That short stroke is harder to rack than the Henry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickamauga Slim Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 25 minutes ago, Old Man Graybeard said: Don’t get me wrong...the Browning BL22 is a very good rifle....but my own grandsons had better luck and liked the Henry better than the Browning. That short stroke is harder to rack than the Henry. Reb, talk to Slater @Slater's In House Guns. Him & Widder get together and slick up them Henry 22's real fine. They worked one over for me, action job & Slater's trigger job. It's a pure pleasure to shoot. Give Slater a call, you won't be sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 If you would consider a pump .22, look at the old Winchester model 1906. I've had mine since I was 6, and it's the sweetest shooting .22 I've ever found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak creek martin Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 I would suggest that you pick up a Henry youth rifle and send it to Widder to have his soft stroke action and Trigger work done. This will make a rifle that your child will enjoy greatly in shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parson John Tourmann, #67768 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 My girl started with a Rossy Model 62 16" barrel. I cut down the stock. She was 9 when she started. Parson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootin Straight Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 I am just getting ready to post a for sale, Henry 22 lever gun. My son's are too old for it anymore. It was used by other youth shooters before they did. Shootin Straight 82888 https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AxIKiNZp8VYla7zKSu10kUZoAW-NHZ_/view?usp=sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ “Reb” Wainwright 110206 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 On 8/28/2020 at 2:27 PM, Shootin Straight said: I am just getting ready to post a for sale, Henry 22 lever gun. My son's are too old for it anymore. It was used by other youth shooters before they did. Shootin Straight 82888 https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AxIKiNZp8VYla7zKSu10kUZoAW-NHZ_/view?usp=sharing Hey Shootin’. PM sent. Looks like we’re near each other too. JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ “Reb” Wainwright 110206 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 On 8/28/2020 at 1:08 PM, Parson John Tourmann, #67768 said: My girl started with a Rossy Model 62 16" barrel. I cut down the stock. She was 9 when she started. Parson On 8/28/2020 at 11:39 AM, Marshal Hangtree said: If you would consider a pump .22, look at the old Winchester model 1906. I've had mine since I was 6, and it's the sweetest shooting .22 I've ever found. Thanks! Had not considered a pump but not a bad idea. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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