Author Topic: First Youth .22...Marlin 15YN (Read 996 times)

Litefoot · « **on:** December 07, 2003, 05:24:36 PM »

FIrst let me say that I have not handled the CZ 452 Youth Scout Rifle, but reading here and in other places, it appears to be what I'd like for my 8 yr old son...BUT...I live in BFE and I'd have to take a chance and order one and hope it gets here before Christmas. So here's are the choices before me 1) Marlin 15YN.. I see nothing NOT to like about it except it's a tad bit heavier than the others. Looks like a adult rifle scaled down 2) Savage Cub... seems to be of good quality...good handling...really heavy trigger. Not sure I like the peep site with very large rear aperture. 3) Not the Chipmunk, but the other little rifle that WalMart sells...looks like a toy...chintzy bolt. I like the Marlin, but cant't find any data on accuracy. Anyone? Also, do you think a kid will outgrow a single-shot bolt too quickly? Thanks folks.

SBF · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2003, 03:44:06 AM »

I'm excited for your young one :-D
I still remember my first .22 on Christmas morning, a Marlin Model 60, that 19 years later is still a good little shooter. I was a little late to the whole shooting thing, I was 15-16 when I got my first rifle. My folks weren't into shooting so an Uncle started me out but my parents made him wait till I was a little older.
I too like the Marlin 15YN. I have a buddy who bought his daughter the Savage Cub, she enjoys it as well. I'm kind of a Marlin person myself.
Have you had a chance to look at a Henry Mini-Bolt? I believe it has a synthetic stock so it should be light weight. I haven't seen one but heard they are kinda nice.
Good Luck in your search!

Big Hext Finnigan · « **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2003, 04:03:33 AM »

Howdy,

I got my son (now 12) a Chipmunk, two days before he was born. :wink:
So he had it for a good long time. But at 8, you've got a pretty short life for that kind of rifle with your kid, unless he's the first of many. I'd suggest a slightly bigger gun and buy a second stock, cut off the one and then replace it as needed.

As for accuracy, I don't know of many 22s that don't shoot like gangbusters.

Adios,

jgalar · « **Reply #3 on:** December 09, 2003, 07:53:18 AM »

I have the little Marlin. It has been used by my first born (now in Hi-school) and is now being used by my 1st grade and Kindergarden kids.

The gun is plenty accurate, but is too heavy for the little ones. I saw a cricket at Wally World and like its weight and light trigger. It also has a peep sight. If I were to do it over again I would look into the cricket or mini-bolt. The wee little ones are just not very strong for holding a 4 1/4 lb gun.

thecowboyace · « **Reply #4 on:** December 16, 2003, 11:56:52 AM »

Quote from: Big Hext Finnigan

Howdy,I got my son (now 12) a Chipmunk, two days before he was born. :wink:
So he had it for a good long time. But at 8, you've got a pretty short life for that kind of rifle with your kid, unless he's the first of many. I'd suggest a slightly bigger gun and buy a second stock, cut off the one and then replace it as needed.
As for accuracy, I don't know of many 22s that don't shoot like gangbusters.
Adios,

My first shooting experience was with the Glenfield Model 10 Chipmunk. Bought one several years ago for youngest son, cut stock off, he grew into the 10/22, now I have lost the cutoff stock. I have really good gunsmith that has reconstructed the cutoff into a full size stock. Glancing at it you can't tell the difference. I hated to pay $49+shipping for a new stock. I am keeping the Model 10. I really like it. I do have two other 22 that are the Romainian training rifles. Put a scope on one and it is nice, 'smith is putting a Precision something or other peep sight on the other. Some kind of competition sight. Doing it for $30 so I can't be hurt on a $50 rifle. Bolt action 5rd magazines.