Youth LR trainer

[ShootnMathews]

So I'm wanting to start training my boy to shoot Long range and teach him how to dial and hold over. I am thinking of picking up this Savage and putting a 10x Bushnell Elite mil/mil that I have here on it. Thoughts??

 

[huntsman22]

It'll still be just a Salvage....

Think CZ Scout,

StackPath

 

[mongo4567]

I have one, it is a really good shooter and quick handling. I would say it feels a little on the light side for precision for me.

 

[Winkfish]

Would you consider a Ruger Precision Rimfire? They can be had for under $500. The adjustable cheek piece and stock make it easy to setup to get a good sight picture. I have one for my daughter and it shoots really well. We will shot it to +300 yards. It is fun to watch the bullet make a massive arc to the target through the scope.

 

[ShootnMathews]

Would you consider a Ruger Precision Rimfire? They can be had for under $500. The adjustable cheek piece and stock make it easy to setup to get a good sight picture. I have one for my daughter and it shoots really well. We will shot it to +300 yards. It is fun to watch the bullet make a massive arc to the target through the scope.

I did look at those but the ones I saw were 600 + change. So the savage is about half the price. I do like the adjustability of the ruger. Maybe I'll just spend the extra and get it. Idk

 

[lancetkenyon]

6 Creedmoor.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

I couldn't sell my fv Sr fast enough. The stock has way too much drop for using a scope, the scope base holes all stripped out at 10 in lbs, and the magazine created jams like crazy. The cricket I got my kids has been somewhat better, but next 22 will be a Tikka or cz.

 

[Winkfish]

I am sure you already looked at this option from savage as well: https://www.budsgunshop.com/product...+arms+b22+precision+.22+lr+18+threaded+barrel

I was able to find my ruger at a local shop that was selling it for "normal" prices. Being at $600 for it is a bit pricy

 

[ShootnMathews]

I couldn't sell my fv Sr fast enough. The stock has way too much drop for using a scope, the scope base holes all stripped out at 10 in lbs, and the magazine created jams like crazy. The cricket I got my kids has been somewhat better, but next 22 will be a Tikka or cz.

Did savage make any attempt to make it right?

 

[ResearchinStuff]

I didn't even bother trying. I tapped the holes to 8-40 myself and permanently bonded the rail.

Kicker of it all was the stock cracking in half while I was driving to sell it to a guy. Took another $80 hit on the sale because of that.

 

[Capt RB]

Get an SWFA the Bushnell doesn't have a parallax adjustment method. Also the swfa is known to have excellent tracking. 200ish on sale 180ish samplelist on sale.I have a 10 and a 20 for my 22lr's. In the wind 200yds is very humbling. Knowing that the scope is rock solid he will be able learn how wind has a vertical element depending on the direction that will show itself well.
Guns hmmmm CZ457 the Ruger can be made to have a short action length bolt throw. A 10/22 green mountain barrel with a Bentz chamber will be competition worthy and fun.
There are also some used guns around Rem 514T Win 52D Mossberg 44US I'm a Marlin guy myself I have a model 60 in the truck and a 2000 with the Biathlon kit locked away. Built a 10/22 like above and shoot a 52D semi regularly.
A good 22 will last a lifetime so choose one worthy

 

[ShootnMathews]

Get an SWFA the Bushnell doesn't have a parallax adjustment method. Also the swfa is known to have excellent tracking. 200ish on sale 180ish samplelist on sale.I have a 10 and a 20 for my 22lr's. In the wind 200yds is very humbling. Knowing that the scope is rock solid he will be able learn how wind has a vertical element depending on the direction that will show itself well.
Guns hmmmm CZ457 the Ruger can be made to have a short action length bolt throw. A 10/22 green mountain barrel with a Bentz chamber will be competition worthy and fun.
There are also some used guns around Rem 514T Win 52D Mossberg 44US I'm a Marlin guy myself I have a model 60 in the truck and a 2000 with the Biathlon kit locked away. Built a 10/22 like above and shoot a 52D semi regularly.
A good 22 will last a lifetime so choose one worthy

Yeah I have several 22's around. Mostly single shots and semi autos. Most are heirlooms passed down through the generations. The only scopes ones are the semi autos and I want to teach him with a bolt action so in a couple years the transition to some bottle neck case LR rifle feels natural. And the bolt action will help him slow down. I also love the SWFA scopes. I have a few. They are the best budget scope money can buy. Hands down.

 

[Rick Richard]

Curious, but how old is he? If he is older then might be better choices than what you're looking at. Just a thought.

 

[ShootnMathews]

Curious, but how old is he? If he is older then might be better choices than what you're looking at. Just a thought.

He's 10. I have lots of other rifles. But I'm looking for a cheap way to train him on the fundamentals of dialing and hold over. I can do that with a 22LR basically in the yard instead of having to go somewhere to shoot long range with something higher power. I already have a 243, 7mm-08, 308 and some other guns that he can use whenever he is ready.