If you don't want to shorten a stock on an existing rifle you can move the scope a lot further back using a simple weaver rail. There is room to go back another inch on this one with no further mods. This is one I mounted on a Lakefield MKii that was made before Savage bought them out in 1994. Due to its age and the fact the owner inherited it from his grandfather, keeping the gun original was key. Works very well for target shooting off the bench where length of pull is not as big an issue as freehand. Once the 10 year old gets comfortable shooting from the bench, his father will get him a Savage Rascal, or a new Accutrigger MK11 and shorten the stock, for learning to shoot off sticks, off hand etc. In the mean time, his father wants to ensure he really enjoys shooting before spending money on new guns.
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I too would of said get them a stock that fits. But you know now that I think of it if this fits them okay then that's awesome. As long as they are comfortable and it works then have at it!If you don't want to shorten a stock on an existing rifle you can move the scope a lot further back using a simple weaver rail. There is room to go back another inch on this one with no further mods. This is one I mounted on a Lakefield MKii that was made before Savage bought them out in 1994. Due to its age and the fact the owner inherited it from his grandfather, keeping the gun original was key. Works very well for target shooting off the bench where length of pull is not as big an issue as freehand. Once the 10 year old gets comfortable shooting from the bench, his father will get him a Savage Rascal, or a new Accutrigger MK11 and shorten the stock, for learning to shoot off sticks, off hand etc. In the mean time, his father wants to ensure he really enjoys shooting before spending money on new guns.
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