My 14 year old grandson want an air rifle, and not sure what his budget is. He wants accuracy and be able to shoot squirrels. As usual, I think the scopes that come with many air rifles are unsatisfactory as I bought a Hammers and never even tried the scope that came with my Gamo Tac Whisper. Thanks.
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Is there a decent youth sized air rifle?
- Thread starter tpcollins
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The Gamo big cat 1200 costs 119 dollars includes a 3-9x40 scope i believe. Very lightweight, hard-hitting gun. It is not as accurate as a beeman but you can hit squirrels easily till 50 yards.
Just a tip ditch the scope and get a Leapers 3-9x40 mildot or Hawke vantage 3-9x40 mildot, with a 1 piece mount.
Zero the gun at 20 yards and you have a nice small game gun
Just a tip ditch the scope and get a Leapers 3-9x40 mildot or Hawke vantage 3-9x40 mildot, with a 1 piece mount.
Zero the gun at 20 yards and you have a nice small game gun
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Check out the HW30. The Urban pro model comes with scope and all.
It’s not ultra cheap, but should be a lifer. Easy to cock, shoot, and accurate.
https://youtu.be/9HpzkdXCLu8
It’s not ultra cheap, but should be a lifer. Easy to cock, shoot, and accurate.
https://youtu.be/9HpzkdXCLu8
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How about the Benjamin Marauder pistol. You will need to get a hand pump but excellent light weight small carbine rifle, it's a pcp, and great squirrel gun.
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not sure of your ?BSA ULTRA JUINOR IS A NEW YOUTH SIZED PCP AIRGUN ,,or u can get what i got for my son a $90 GAMO HORNET and a scope to match HORNET has good power ,you need to find a scope to tolerate the recoil do not over look this you will regret it
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I have a Gamo Whisper G2 for my older grandkids - a boy of 15 and a girl of 12. Both LOVE this gun for accuracy and suitability vis-a-vis weight and length of pull. I'm 5'10" and find it a bit short in the stock, but it shoots great. With 8.44 gr pellets is capable out to 20-25 yards for small game.
if your grandson has the strength for a bit more heft without more cocking effort then consider a Crosman F4 in .177 with a detuned Nitro Piston action. Has the size and feel of a true hunting rifle and totally capable of small game at 30 yards. Yet the cocking effort is well within youth capabilities.
if your grandson has the strength for a bit more heft without more cocking effort then consider a Crosman F4 in .177 with a detuned Nitro Piston action. Has the size and feel of a true hunting rifle and totally capable of small game at 30 yards. Yet the cocking effort is well within youth capabilities.
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Tom Gaylord designed one called the BRONCO. I think its the best bang for the buck entry level air rifle hands down.There are 2 models spend a little more for the peep sight it is well worth it. I think they are still available at Pyramid air.
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The Bronco has not been available for over a year. My wife has one and it is a good little gun. I would suggext the Diana 240 Classic. Ijust ought one for $139. PA has them for $160 I believe.
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The Bronco has not been available for over a year. My wife has one and it is a good little gun. I would suggext the Diana 240 Classic. Ijust ought one for $139. PA has them for $160 I believe.
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At 14 he shouldn't need a youth model. Any standard rifle should work, it is just a question of budget.
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@c_m_shooter, my experience is otherwise. My 15-year-old grandson is still under 5'6" and 120 lbs. He finds the youth Gamo rifles to be right-sized because he's tried the full-sized guns I own. Youth come in all shapes and sizes... and just like pellets, you need to work with the individual to find which rifle shoots best with each.
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IZH60/61 for a springer and if you remove the factory rear tube and swap in a loger one it fit's tall people.
QB78 and a saw , $100 and a great little rig but, Co2.
Pistol with should stock - be warned the crosman has a 15" lop without mods.
HW30 , very traditional springer.
What's his lop?
John
QB78 and a saw , $100 and a great little rig but, Co2.
Pistol with should stock - be warned the crosman has a 15" lop without mods.
HW30 , very traditional springer.
What's his lop?
John
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Yes...depends on the kid....could be small for his age.
My boy, now 20...almost 21, when the hell did that happen....anyway He was always on the small (height) wise....now I would guess he is at 5'5"...perhaps 5'4"...so he is a short dude....he is also about that wide, not fat but all muscle....he is like a little fire plug and about as hard.
Point is he has a very short length of pull....One reason he did not take to shooting so much as the guns just did not fit him well.
My boy, now 20...almost 21, when the hell did that happen....anyway He was always on the small (height) wise....now I would guess he is at 5'5"...perhaps 5'4"...so he is a short dude....he is also about that wide, not fat but all muscle....he is like a little fire plug and about as hard.
Point is he has a very short length of pull....One reason he did not take to shooting so much as the guns just did not fit him well.
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Heck, I'm 53 and at 5'4 with a 13" LOP (not counting the padding of winter clothes) I need a youth model!!!
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PA has had the Diana 240 for $149 with a tin of pellets and a target. I think it's off now but check back, there may be more fat man in red suit sales.
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As a first gun, The Crosman Nitro Pistons first gens are sub $100 even in 22 at my local wally world. My 177 gave me 3-4 years of service. You can find Hammers 3-9x32 AO scopes around $50 on the big online shopping site. Most wally marts have centerpoint scopes. Waly mart has a website if they dont have what you want on hand you can order it free shipping to the one closes to you. You can get a pretty decent set up for 150ish My 177 has been pretty good out to 50 yards but is best 20-35/40 yards. So depending on the range he is working with. A break barrel is pretty sturdy, a kid can beat them up a bit.
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