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<blockquote data-quote="turkeyrun" data-source="post: 4099925" data-attributes="member: 27991"><p>I concur with all of the above.</p><p></p><p>Small or adjustable is a must. Nothing is more frustrating than a stock or length of pull too long. </p><p></p><p>I started with a Winchester M-62 pump. Papa's rifle, loved that gun. Started my sons on Daisy's, they became the Cricket. Oldest still uses his. Started his kids on it.</p><p></p><p>Not a fan of starting kids on a semi-auto, but 10-22 or Marlin M-60 fit 10 yo and up very well.</p><p></p><p>Key point, GET SOMETHING and get them shooting WITH SUCCESS.</p><p></p><p>Seen a guy at the range. He had 2 daughters, 8 & 12. The 12 yo was shooting an old bolt action that was way too long and she couldn't hit anything. Got frustrated and quit.</p><p></p><p>I got my 10-22 with red dot. Asked the guy if he wanted the 8 yo to try it. She was getting frustrated trying to get the bolt gun into position.</p><p></p><p>He showed her how to operate the 10-22. First shot, she rang the gong. 10 shots in a row, she is giggling and telling her sister to come try.</p><p></p><p>Older one finally came over. She was soon grinning. They emptied a brick, quickly. </p><p>He came over to return rifle and thank me. The girls hugged and thanked me, saying it was the most they had ever had. I gave them another brick to shoot up. </p><p></p><p>The 12 yo is in college, the 8 yo is in High School. Dad and I are friends. </p><p></p><p>Get them out and make it fun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="turkeyrun, post: 4099925, member: 27991"] I concur with all of the above. Small or adjustable is a must. Nothing is more frustrating than a stock or length of pull too long. I started with a Winchester M-62 pump. Papa's rifle, loved that gun. Started my sons on Daisy's, they became the Cricket. Oldest still uses his. Started his kids on it. Not a fan of starting kids on a semi-auto, but 10-22 or Marlin M-60 fit 10 yo and up very well. Key point, GET SOMETHING and get them shooting WITH SUCCESS. Seen a guy at the range. He had 2 daughters, 8 & 12. The 12 yo was shooting an old bolt action that was way too long and she couldn't hit anything. Got frustrated and quit. I got my 10-22 with red dot. Asked the guy if he wanted the 8 yo to try it. She was getting frustrated trying to get the bolt gun into position. He showed her how to operate the 10-22. First shot, she rang the gong. 10 shots in a row, she is giggling and telling her sister to come try. Older one finally came over. She was soon grinning. They emptied a brick, quickly. He came over to return rifle and thank me. The girls hugged and thanked me, saying it was the most they had ever had. I gave them another brick to shoot up. The 12 yo is in college, the 8 yo is in High School. Dad and I are friends. Get them out and make it fun. [/QUOTE]
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