My youngest daughter was finially stepped up and say she wants to shoot with me and her older sister!
I started her out with an afternoon in the driveway and shooting with her Red Ryder. Its a little long for her, but she managed. She was able to keep her shots on the paper, and was grouping pretty nicely towards the end. I got her a Crossman 760 pump, cause it was shorter. She is going really good with it and four pumps. She can pump it herself and likes the targets I download for her. I think the shooting gallery ducks are her favorite, follwed by the charging rhino!
Well, I'm wanting to surprise her with a shortened 22lr, so she can shoot it with us at the range. I'm down to the Marlin 15y, the Savage Cub, the Crickett, and the Rossi. I like the safety on the side instead of the pull charger. I had the NEF youth for my oldest daughter and she didn't like it at all. Too heavy. But the Rossi is lighter and seems to be a little less chunky.
I'm taking her this weekend to try out the Crickett and the Marlin and the Rossi. I can't find a Savage around here, but they seem to be the same size as the Crickett. I can order it quickly if needed.
I need to know if there is any problems with any of the model I've chosen to have her try out. She will be shooting alot. I'm guessing 150-250 rounds a week, cause we go to the range to shot 22s about three times a week.
Also, she will be starting out with open sights, but will be wanting a scope later. And I'm thinking she is a small frame girl and will be using this rifle for about two years.
Thanks, Jerry