How short to cut Sidekick barrel ?

[Slackdaddy]

I bought a "low Dollar" sidekick (from a member) for My 10 YO son.
I cut the stock down 2" and now want to cut the barrel down.

The Rossi "Mini loaders" have 20" Barrels, I was thinking some where between 18"-20"
This will be a 100yard MAX gun, 60-80 grain powder, 300gr keith nose bullet.

Would 18" affect 100yard and under shots ?
Also I will be losing the dovetail miter for the ram rod holder, is there any after market ram rod holders? (bolt on, strap on ?)

Thanks,

Slack

[45-70.gov]

check the ballistics  of pistol barrels

i would keep the rod holder  where  it  is cause  i am lazy
too  mush  work  and too little difference  in  18  and 20
if  i understand what your saying

still  have to re-mount the sight

any barrel length  is legal  on a muzzle loader [pretty sure]
a  12 inch [re-lengthen  the stock  with a pad]  once  he out grows  it might  be  cool

i  love  shorties of  any type

[Slackdaddy]

Using a scope on it.
Think I may cut it to 18"
Can a gun smith add a QLA or false muzzle to aid in loading ?

Nick

[vabowhntr]

I have a miniloader in .45 and it does not seem to suffer at 20" with the short stock.  In fact, when I put a slip on recoil pad from limbsaver, it fits me well, yet can still hold it in my hand with the barrel down and not hit the dirt.  I have used a white mtn carbine with a 21" barrel for years and did not feel undergunned.  I think a 20" sidekick would be perfect.  Not sure about the ramrod thimble, but perhaps try to cut just after it and recrown.

[jbtazgrabber]

my son is 10 cut 1t to 17 in...load with 40 gr. loose pistol pryodex...250 ///45 cal xtp in black cabot ....not to much recoil....great on 90 to 100 deer good exit holes dont go to far /60 yds max with a behind shoulder shot.........havent lost one yet.........................cva ft stuffers have a ramrod holder that screws on so it will work on cut off barrel..........................jb