We went shooting about a month ago. My youngest is my shooting buddy and loves to go with me (she also serves as my automatic case feeder for my 550). A cousin brought an old win 94 22 mag and two boxes of shells. We were shooting our 45s and kylie latched onto that lever gun and wouldnt let go until all his expensive 22 mag shells were laying in a big mound. I knew we had to get her her own rifle, although I was looking at a chipmonk. I got to thinking that she has already shot more than most adults, so why not get a gun she will keep forever. The henry felt pretty smooth and I did the old impulse buy. I think we will both be pretty happy for her birthday.