Bobson
Member
I know these come up periodically, and I did a search, but didn't see one in the last couple years. Since options change, and build quality also changes now and then, I figured it wouldn't hurt to get fresh opinions and input.
My daughter turns five years old just after the new year. She's had an interest in shooting for a bit over a year now, when I helped her shoot an airgun at some empty aluminum cans. I've convinced the wife she'll be old enough for her first 22LR.
Everyone says start with irons for a proper foundation. That's how I started and it seems like good advice, so we're doing that. From what I've seen, our main options are a Crickett, or a Savage Rascal. I've heard the Crickett has poor sights and a very lousy trigger. The Rascal has peep sights and an accutrigger. Is this as open and shut as it seems?
Anything else we should consider, or just go with the Rascal? Budget cap is $200. If it helps, my daughter is just under 40" tall, and petite.
Her brother turns two a couple months later, so by the time he's ready to learn, she might have outgrown it anyway. Works out well.
Thanks.
My daughter turns five years old just after the new year. She's had an interest in shooting for a bit over a year now, when I helped her shoot an airgun at some empty aluminum cans. I've convinced the wife she'll be old enough for her first 22LR.
Everyone says start with irons for a proper foundation. That's how I started and it seems like good advice, so we're doing that. From what I've seen, our main options are a Crickett, or a Savage Rascal. I've heard the Crickett has poor sights and a very lousy trigger. The Rascal has peep sights and an accutrigger. Is this as open and shut as it seems?
Anything else we should consider, or just go with the Rascal? Budget cap is $200. If it helps, my daughter is just under 40" tall, and petite.
Her brother turns two a couple months later, so by the time he's ready to learn, she might have outgrown it anyway. Works out well.
Thanks.