My son has been approached (maybe the approach went the other way) regarding setting up a junior marksmanship effort at his daughter's Montosori school. He asked me, and I haven't a clue. Anyone here have some guiding lights??? He is thinking about buying 2 rifles and 2 pistols, and letting the kids shoot in relays. I suggested Ruger Mk? automatics, but have no recommendation for the rifles. He mentioned Model 52's , and I nixxed that - too big, too heavy, too expensive, and better than tyro's need. What say??