Savage Rascal

[ajjohns]

Anybody have any time on one of these? Looks like a lot of bang for the buck. And, are they really small that a smaller framed groanup could add a spacer of some sort to the stock so it would fit them?

Thanks.

[Sghinds]

My buddy's son shoots one. It is small, but I have no problems shooting it the way it is. Nice peep sight, smooth to cycle the bolt. I am considering one for my oldest who is left handed. They are the only one who makes a youth left handed bolt action 22lr.

[wallenba]

I think they make one on an adult stock, MK I G, I think. About twice the weight, priced around $250 MSRP.

[jlucke69]

My boys (8 and 11) shoot one. They have no problems shooting it unsupported. I can shoot it, but it is very small for me. I have a hard time getting a good sight picture as the peep is so low to the stock.

[mjwcaster]

I have only handled one at the NRA convention this year.
I haven't found one in a gun store when I had my daughter with me, but it is on my list to buy.
I would love to hear some more about them and how they shoot.
For the money I think they are a great buy, much nicer than a cricket which I have shot and helped others shoot, even though they cost more.

[ajjohns]

Well it's good to hear the input. I have a boy coming of age soon and I really wouldn't mind one myself if it wasn't too outa proportion. I'm not a real big guy, not gonna object to using a spacer to fit me better, just need to see one and find out if the sight picture will fit my cheek as jlucke said. It has a lot of nice features for the money and being air weight would be kinda neat for a change.

[foesgth]

While you are out looking check out the Mossberg Halfpint 801 (http://www.mossberg.com/products/rifles/rimfire/mossberg-international-801-half-pint). I got one for my grandkids and they love it. I added a Williams peep to the dovetailed receiver for a better sight picture. The reason I like this rifle is that it comes with a single shot insert. The magazines for the full sized 802 fit it to convert to a 10 shot repeater.

[NWPilgrim]

My 5 yr old grandson has to tuck the butt under his armpit but still knocks the snot out of clay pigeons on the berm about 15 yds out. After a bit he was loading and shooting slick and smooth while still being safe and accurate.

It is sized probably for a 7-10 yr old but is much lighter and easier handling for a five yr old than the 10/22 or Marlin 60.

[JeffinNZ]

Bought a red one for my girls. They do well with it. Had some issues with misfires but we appear to be on top of that now. Seems to be a common problem and might be a too light spring - trade off to help kids cock the bolt.

http://floydpics.wordpress.com/category/rimfire/

[Texantothecore]

I am going to be getting a Rascal for my grand daughter. It really looks good.

[Dhammer]

I bought my daughter the cricket and then saw the rascal afterward. I much prefer the rascal over the cricket. My buddy called me knowing I had the Cricket since he was going to be buying a 22lr for his granddaughters. After he looked he felt same way. He bought the rascal. He and the granddaughters love to shoot it.

[Lefty Red]

I bought one for my son and he loves it.
I went through the MAKE OFFER bin at a few stores and gunshops and found a small slip on recoil pad that almost fit it. A few wraps with duct tape and it fit great and added an 1.5" to the pull.
I will look at the left hand model, didn't know they made one.