suitable gun for a youngster

[alphasha 0]

Our little one is really enjoying coming out and about with us and is keen to learn how to shoot.

He is a very tall and mature 6 year old so we have no major worries that he will be sensible and listen to us.

But the problem we are having is most of the air rifles we have tried him with are either too heavy or too long for him to get the correct positioning etc.

I have been having a quick look around the internet (especially the Airsoft stuff) but I was wondering if any of you have started your wee ones early and what type of gun you went for?

[bedrock 16]

Hw25 Its a perfect starter gun small light very well made like all Weihrauch guns. You can buy the gun on its own or as a kit It comes with mounts a scope a tin of pellets and a few targets .

[zak-s410 0]

A falcon light hunter this would be a great little gun for a youngster imo.

[zak-s410 0]

A falcon light hunter this would be a great little gun for a youngster imo.

[snipercp 0]

a fn12 light hunter had one since i was 7 years old

 

connor

[hughes_jh 0]

BSA Meteor would be a good consideration alongside the HW25. Both are aimed at exactly the type of situation you are looking at.

 

Personally, I'd recommend buying the gun with open sights first. then line him up with a scope for his birthday, definitely go for a 4x32 or a 4x40.

 

Not too sure about the Lighthunters lads.... giving a 6 year old £500-worth of gun & scope is a bit much!

[LOGUNSOLO177 0]

http://www.gamo.com/portal/international/rifles/ctnt/s0_0/_/_/14dj/Delta-Fox.html

 

Never used one but look quite lite and user friendly for a youngen and they retail about £100 I think!

[snipercp 0]

BSA Meteor would be a good consideration alongside the HW25. Both are aimed at exactly the type of situation you are looking at.

 

Personally, I'd recommend buying the gun with open sights first. then line him up with a scope for his birthday, definitely go for a 4x32 or a 4x40.

 

Not too sure about the Lighthunters lads.... giving a 6 year old £500-worth of gun & scope is a bit much!

 

 

they are alot of money but there worth the money

 

connor

[andyfr1968 772]

The Falcon is very light, fair enough but it's made for adult frames.

 

I'd go for the HW25 as has already been said, not only for the fact it is made for youngsters but it will also get him used to recoil and that's something PCP's can never do. Don't make the kid gun-shy....

 

Cheers and good luck!

Edited December 21, 2009 by andyfr1968

[jenksi87 3]

just got the young one a cometa 50 in .177 with some 4x20 scopes. cost me about £95. might not be the best gun in the world, but plenty good enough for popping targets and getting his arms used to it until i think he is a good enough shot, then providing he sticks with it he will be getting a decent gun to move on to quarry with.

[SouthernHunter 4]

The rifle that many very young shooters handle well is the Crossman Ratcatcher. Cheap as chips, accurate and easy to handle. 150 should get a minter with a scope and a few CO2 Bulbs.

You wont go wrong with one.

 

Happy, safe shooting and Merry Christmas

[rat man 0]

bsa meteor they light powerfull suitable for starters

[marko 30]

what about the bsa junior i started my lad on one of these cracking little guns and you should be able to pick one up for about £100 pound.