Youth PCP Options?

[Gunner1985]

Ladies and gents,

I have numerous mini mes ranging in age running around my house. I've let my two oldest kiddos sit behind my various pcps, look through the scope and pull the trigger; but, their experiences of joy I feel would be greatly enhanced by a youth stock. Are there any pcps on the market (preferably 22 or 177 cal) specifically designed for youth shooters (not adult stocks I'd have to modify)? To reduce the scope of size I'm talking about, let's narrow it to guns that would fit an average 6 or 7 year old kiddo.

Thanks AG brothers and sisters for your advice and input. 

-Matthew

 

[Seth0764]

My brothers kids shoot my bullboss with no issues they are 6 and 12 years old.

 

[Brian10956]

Since a pcp has next to no recoil having to shoulder it isn’t required I remember as a kid shooting a full size 22 lr with the stock under my arm and I would twist my neck into position to get a sight picture. 

 

[Bam86]

Low power, but the Daisy 599 has a really short stock with a lot of extension possibilities. It can grow with them.

 

[Gunner1985]

Would the bullboss' weight and length of pull be okay for a 6 year old to carry and "hunt" with. I was thinking about squirrel/rabbit hunting and letting my kiddo carry their own rifle (empty chamber of course), to learn hunter safety in the field. Thanka gents. Keep it coming. 



Too bad they don't make a youth stock maximus or discovery. 

 

[Kaeokini]

My 7 year old grandson shoots my Edgun leyla and my taipan veteran with no problems. The only issue is convincing my daughter in-law to let me get one for him.

Aloha,

Keone

 

[mmahoney]

The cz200 / Air Arms s200 would be my first choice. A Brocock Contour would be my second. Both can occasionally be found used.

3rd choice and the one my son shoots is an Artemis pp700sa with carbine stock.

 

[intenseaty22]

This is a Junior specific PCP. 

https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/precharged-pcp/bsa-ultra-jsr-air-rifle/

 

[MBG]

Spa / Artemis p15

 

[Gunner1985]

This is a Junior specific PCP. 

https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/precharged-pcp/bsa-ultra-jsr-air-rifle/

I've never heard of that rifle. I kind of want that one for me to plink with...

 

[mark2cars]

My grandsons when younger shot the Marauder pistol with the carbine stock really well. Inexpensive, easy to handle and enough power to handle small critters etc. 

 

[intenseaty22]

This is a Junior specific PCP. 

https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/precharged-pcp/bsa-ultra-jsr-air-rifle/

I've never heard of that rifle. I kind of want that one for me to plink with...

This is the “adult” version, I’m looking at this one myself to meet my sub 12fpe .177 wants/needs.

https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/precharged-pcp/bsa-ultra-se-air-rifle/

 

[stoti]

One of my sons uses a Brocock Bantam HiLite in .22 and it fits him perfectly. He's 9 years old now but has been shooting it since he was 7 without any problems. It's easy to handle, very accurate, and good looking. The Compatto is a variant that can be found for an even cheaper price but comes with an air cylinder instead of a 480cc tank. When I was in your situation looking for a gun for my son, many people recommended the Bantam HiLite and I'm very glad we bought it. It's a great gun for a youngster or anybody for that matter and they are priced right for such a quality gun.

Stoti

 

[Gunner1985]

Lots of good suggestions! Thank you.



intenseaty22, I'm "tactically efficient" (aka short). The junior model might work for me too.  

 

[Raden1942]

My daughter loves the pp700 mrodair mk2. It cost 215 bucks shipped and comes regulated and fully adjustable the stock is sold separately for 20 bucks or so. I put a red dot on it and its shooting lights out up to 20 yards. I cant vouch for longer than that because I have just used it as a backyard plinker. Ive heard of guys tuning it for 18 fpe for hunting in 22 cal. Mine shoots 177 10.5s at 650fps with like 20 shots without poi change at 20 yards. If your interested in closer numbers pm me and ill break out the chrono and run some numbers. Its a great gun for the cost and in 22 it will grow with the child. 

 

[intenseaty22]

Lots of good suggestions! Thank you.



intenseaty22, I'm "tactically efficient" (aka short). The junior model might work for me too.

same here. If you do get one for real, I want to know all about it. Good luck with your search. 

 

[Airgun Advisor]

The Ultra JSR is the best one I have found. Then get the Ultra yourself and you and your kids will be shooting almost identical Airguns. I currently have them on loan for a review and it is the only Airgun my son has enjoyed shooting with me. He is currently 9 years old and has tried a few others including a red rider and some crosman co2 guns. It is the only rifle that has really fit him yet.

Get the JSR in .177 in the 12 ft lb version and you and your kids will be happy campers. Almost forgot, it is very accurate and consistent.

Good luck and let us know what you decide.

 

[Airgun Advisor]

I should add that doing this review might have cost me the price of the gun as my boy now says it is “his” and who am I to deprive my son of fun with dad?

 

[cbuckley]

I posted this same question a month or so ago in the PCP section of the forums and got a lot of great information/recommendations.



I ultimately decided on the BSA Ultra JSR (purchased from AOA) and couldn't be happier. My 5-year-old daughter loves it and the fit is perfect. I will eventually post a review with some chronographic data. The other cool thing about it is that you can drop it in the standard sized Ultra SE stock when your mini-me is no longer mini.

 

[Gunner1985]

Thank you everyone for offering your suggestions. My oldest kiddo's bday is coming up soon; so, I'll have to make a decision in the next couple months. Whatever I pick for him, I know he will be stoked.



Thank you AGN brothers and sisters.