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Offline Myerslake2005

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maker of youth size stock
« on: January 24, 2008, 07:06:07 AM »
I'm  looking to purchase a .22 LR so I can move my kids up from a BB gun.  I've looked at both the Chipmunk and Cricket and have a safety concern with the cocking method.  So I'm considering purchasing  a youth stock to replace a manufactures stock for a 10/22 or other bolt action style rifle.  Does anyone have recommendation where I can purchase a stock the size of the Cricket/Chipmunk that would fit a full sized rifle?

Thanks,  Brent

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Re: maker of youth size stock
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2008, 07:58:54 AM »
You might want to consider a H&R Sportster Compact:

www.hr1871.com/Firearms/Rifles/sportster.aspx

12" LOP, single shot, break open.  Can't think of anything safer.

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Re: maker of youth size stock
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2008, 11:20:23 AM »
Just about anything with a wood stock would be easy to modify...with the right tools you woudln't even need to refinish--just trim the buttplate down to fit.

That being said, used/factory 10/22 stocks are quite common and can be found for $20ish if one looks around the 'net. Buy a 10/22 and a spare stock to modify. Then you'll have a youth stock for the kids, and an adult stock for you (or when the kids grow up). It's quick and easy to swap stocks!

From there...
Henry makes a bolty youth 22lr with a 11.5" LOP, single shot (much like the cricket)
Savage makes a bolty youth 22lr with a 12.5" LOP, either single shot or repeater.
Marlin makes a bolty youth 22lr with a 12" LOP, single shot.

Both marlins and henry's are made in the USA. Savage is a US company, but their rimfires are manufactured in Canada.