What's the smallest/lightest .22 Semi-auto rifle - Like a Cricket for kids, but a semi-auto?

[Rugerscout80]

I have a carbon fiber barrel 10/22 it's super light but price range is a little on the higher side.

 

[red442joe]

I want one of these. Should fit the OP's needs.

Moutain Billy Gun Lab | Lightweight Rifle | Small AR-15

mtnbilly.com

Joe

 

[aarondhgraham]

Another vote for the Mossberg Plinkster (702). For a smaller shooter the Plinkster is short, lightweight and reliable. The one we have eats everything we have fed it.

Yanno,,,
I own a Mossie 702 Plinkster.

I agree that it is a fine performing rifle,,,
Mine, set-up with Tech Sights is a great Appleseed Rifle.

But it's just too long a stock for my friends daughter,,,
She and her two younger brothers,,,
Are tiny little kids.

Thanks for the suggestion,,,

Aarond

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[aarondhgraham]

Thanks for all your suggestions my friends,,,
It looks like the best way for me to go right now,,,
Is to let her keep shooting the little Crickett single-shot.

Next year I'll advance her to the NEOS Carbine,,,
That's if I haven't found something else for her by then.

Aarond

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[KurtM]

AR-7 and chop down the stock for the least cost and lightest weight.

 

[enuf]

I have a Henry AR 7. It’s pretty cool ‘survival’ rifle. And it’s a Henry.

Zactly what I was going to suggest.

 

[Letfreedomring]

I learned to shoot on a charter arms ar-7 that my dad gave me and still own today. It is accurate after I few well needed cleanings since he wasn’t a stickler for firearm maintenance. It even gets new shooters familiar with peep sights if they decide to serve in our armed forces giving them an advantage on those nasty black rifles in use today. Good luck in your ventures and kudos for getting the kiddos interested in the fun of firearm safety and handling.

I also have a GSG-16 that easily adjusts for LOP with collapsible stock, but I wouldn't recommend unless you want to train them in clearing jams and stovepipes.

 

[Timmy59]

 

[aarondhgraham]

I went to the Mossberg website to check out their line,,,
They offer the 702 Plinkster in a "Bantam" version,,,
with a 12.5" lop rather than the 14.5 LOP.

This just might be the rifle for my little friend,,,
I own a regular 702 Plinkster and it's a fine performer.

So there's another rifle for me to consider.

Her Dad has built a couple of AR-15's for himself,,,
I'll put him on this idea and see what he can come up with.

Her Mom did put a kink into the plans,,,
The girl is 6 years and 4 months old.

Mm said she can't have her own fiery-arm until; she's 8 years old,,,
So we've got lots of time to research rifles for her.

Her 8th birthday is going to be EPIC!

Aarond

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[Mr.Glock]

Mossberg makes the Blaze and the 702 in youth models.

This! That little 702 plinkster is soooooo lightweight.