Beginner rifles for my young man

[danypattt]

My 11 yr old son has been asking to take him shooting but I don't have many things that he would be able to shoot comfortably. Anyone have recommendations on a rifle that would be beginner friendly, .22lr preferably.

Thanks in advance

 

[FEENIX]

My 11 yr old son has been asking to take him shooting but I don't have many things that he would be able to shoot comfortably. Anyone have recommendations on a rifle that would be beginner friendly, .22lr preferably.

Thanks in advance

Depending on his build, there are a few choices. If you are near a gun store, have him fitted or let him try a few offerings and decide from there. Good luck!

ADDED: What's your budget? Are you looking for bolt, semi-auto, pump, or lever action? Magazine or tubular?

 

[North Idaho Hunter]

Take a look at the Tikka T1x platform. We started our kids off on them, 16'' barrels - they then migrated to the center fire tikka's after gaining confidence and growth.

The bonus is the center fire t3x lineup is so similar everything will be familiar if/when the upgrades come.

 

[1mechanic]

Savage has a bunch of inexpensive 22lr in compact size that shoot relatively good for the price.

 

[dmj]

My grandkids all started with a ruger bolt action 22lr. They seemed to shoot well and be pretty decent for the money. Don't remember the model. Good luck, be safe and good for you taking him out shooting.

 

[kgarrett]

I've got a Ruger American rimfire that is a tack driver. As a bonus, it uses the same mags as a 10/22. Highly recommend it or the Tikka T1x

 

[Aoudad shooter1975]

Yep with the guys above Tikka T1 ..we have one in a 17HMR it is well loved --and a good hunter suppressed

 

[Axl]

Tikka or CZ 457 are both very good rifles.

 

[akdad]

If your putting an optic on I put a eotech on when they had trouble getting behind gun.
For 22s I've kept them all open/peep sights however.

 

[kickemall]

Take a look at the Tikka T1x platform. We started our kids off on them, 16'' barrels - they then migrated to the center fire tikka's after gaining confidence and growth.

The bonus is the center fire t3x lineup is so similar everything will be familiar if/when the upgrades come.

This.

 

[danypattt]

This.

Since @kickemall second this, I'll be going for a Tikka Tx1
My budget is around $500-600

 

[danypattt]

If your putting an optic on I put a eotech on when they had trouble getting behind gun.
For 22s I've kept them all open/peep sights however.

Alright thank you @akdad, I'm not looking to put an optic at the moment

 

[danypattt]

Tikka or CZ 457 are both very good rifles.

Going for Tikka, thanks

 

[danypattt]

Yep with the guys above Tikka T1 ..we have one in a 17HMR it is well loved --and a good hunter suppressed

Tikka T1 all the way