Anyone have recommendations for a traditional springer for a 10-11 yo? We tried a ruger explorer (youth) but it shoots like a red Ryder, maybe I have a bad one? Want to teach basic marksmanship, targets in backyard. Thanks!
Other Recommendations for 10yo?
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HW30 or R7 will outlast them. If that is too expensive, then look into the CMP Daisy 853 refurbs.
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I agree on the HW30. I got one a couple of months ago and it is one of the easiest cocking springers I have seen.
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HW30 is a wonderful rifle. Still a bit long and heavy for a youngster. Plus it’s pricey and why worry about the rough handling a youth will do. I bought these (X3 same thing) for my grandsons. They love them. Very accurate. Easy to cock and handle. Looks like Stoeger might be discontinuing this model also. 
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Curioius as to why a springer? What makes you think that is the best choice for a ten year old,I am asking this question to learn.
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easy to cock, wont break the bank if the 10 yo decides to move on to some other activity. Accurate. Most kids dig the shape and color. Syntheti stock will absorb a lot of punishment. Lightwieght
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get him something accurate or he will be discouraged and lose interest. personally, I would consider a PCP.
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lol, I looked for that one first, but couldn't find it anywhere. I ordered a HW30 from Krale.
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Thx. I actually ordered two, one for son and one for daughter. What what I have been reading from the forum, hopefully they will teach their kids on them.
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I would say the HW30 but he or she may need to grow into it (& kids grow fast). My main reason, other than being better that any rifle in its class, it is a lifetime rifle. They can shoot that rifle the rest of their life and their kids and grandkids can shoot it many years from now. Those cheap rifles will just wind up in a dumpster one day.
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For me, my 10 year old airgun WAS a ted ryder - my father's from 1950 or whenever he got it as a kid. I think he's always regretted giving that to me because for whatever reason he can't stand the fact that I like to shoot airguns. Oh well - his loss both in terms of entertainment and camaraderie.
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Pyramid Air sells their own copy but this is the one I would suggest…
IZH60..
This stock is adjustable as they grow or when they are wearing a coat..
IZH60..
This stock is adjustable as they grow or when they are wearing a coat..
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