Suppressed youth rifle?

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08-14-2013, 16:52
Tim K

Suppressed youth rifle? Updated with pics!

My daughter is showing interest in shooting. Simply because I can, I'm going to set up whatever I get for her with a can. With that in mind, the barrel has to be large enough in diameter that Bert can put 1/2" -28 threads on it.

I've looked at the Cricket, and I also see Savage has some youth models. I want a bolt action, don't care if it's a repeater or a single shot. Does it make any sense to buy an adult model with a wood stock and cut it down? Anyone have experience with any of these?

I'll run a red dot for her, so it would be nice if the receiver were drilled for a pic rail. If not, Bert can do that, too.

In the end, it must be pink. It can come that way, or I'll do it. I'd like to keep it cheap.

Yes, a suppressed Cricket is silly. That's the fun!
08-14-2013, 16:56
newracer

CZ has a youth model that comes with a single shot adapter and will accept 5 and 10 rounds mags. The stock can later be swapped for an adult size.
08-14-2013, 17:37
Jamnanc

She's going to be the baddest kid on the block. Nuff said.
08-14-2013, 19:55
Great-Kazoo

I would buy one of the standard 22's then look for a stock.
Here are a few options. options
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/sava...-p-130869.html

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=savage+youth+stock

this one has the accu-trigger. :)

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/sava...r-p-86768.html
08-14-2013, 20:58
spongejosh

Marlin XT-22YR. Paint the tupperware stock pink. When she out grows it you can just buy a full size XT stock for it.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/72786
08-14-2013, 21:53
Irving

Nothing silly about it.
08-14-2013, 22:14
RCCrawler

My kids love shooting my Savage Mark II FV-SR. Comes factory with a shorter threaded barrel, and an accutrigger.

The stock may be a little long, but that's something easily modified.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/savagefiles..._1fzw1fMb3.png
08-15-2013, 14:59
7insert

http://www.kygunco.com/chiappa-littl...fle-22lr-68986

Check out the chiappa little badger

Break action single shot in 22lr (I think they make 22mag as well)

$160

Threaded barrel stock

Pic rail for optics

Spare round holder in stock.

I dont know how the length of pull will work for your kid. You could always make a new stock it looks pretty dang simple
08-15-2013, 15:30
Grant H.

Another vote for the Savage FV-SR.

Trim the tupperware stock for her to begin with, and then add a Boyds Tacticool (or high dollar - Manners) stock to it when she needs the length again.
08-15-2013, 16:56
Tim K

I like the savage idea since I already have one. It's my trainer. It's in a Tacticool already, so I have a spare plastic stock I can hack on. Too bad Boyd's doesn't make youth stocks for adult .22's. Seems like there'd be a market.
08-15-2013, 20:59
skullybones

Show us what that CNC router can do Tim[Coffee]
09-15-2013, 16:17
Tim K

The rifle is complete, all that's left is paint. Bert chopped the barrel a couple inches and threaded it for the can. I cut the stock down and made a new butt plate. Length of pull is about 9". It's got a Primary Arms T1 clone on it.

I took her out Saturday to give it a try. We were shooting subsonics primarily to keep the noise down. No ear protection is necessary, even for little ears when running that .30 cal can. She hit the steel ram at 30 yards on her fifth and last shot. She's only five, and I'd say a bit young yet for this. She's also just a tic too small for the 9" LOP.

I'll get it painted up soon. Her grandma is sewing a fake suppressor cover in Hello Kitty fabric, so I have to wait for that to get a good match.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps91be75db.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps16d817df.jpg
09-15-2013, 16:27
Hoser

Beyond cool.
09-15-2013, 21:44
jawbone

What, no Cinderella stickers?
09-16-2013, 01:00
Rabid

That's great.
09-16-2013, 07:59
Tim K

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawbone

What, no Cinderella stickers?

Cinderella is only for my rifle. You got Snow White if I recall correctly. Funny you mention it, I had to get her to change out of a princess dress to go shoot. The frilly long skirt and flip flops was as close as I could get to appropriate clothing.
09-16-2013, 09:37
Irving

Activity appropriate clothing is a constant battle for me with our daughter as well.
09-16-2013, 11:32
newracer

Awesome!
09-16-2013, 12:01
crays

Re: Suppressed youth rifle?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim K

I took her out Saturday to give it a try. We were shooting subsonics primarily to keep the noise down. No ear protection is necessary, even for little ears when running that .30 cal can.

While I commend you for getting her started young, please re-think your stance on hearing protection.

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09-16-2013, 12:21
Tim K

Quote:

Originally Posted by crays

While I commend you for getting her started young, please re-think your stance on hearing protection.

Sent via my Mobile Work Avoidance Device

Please come listen to it before making a judgement.
09-16-2013, 12:29
crays

Re: Suppressed youth rifle?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim K

Please come listen to it before making a judgement.

I'd love to. And it was just a suggestion, not a judgement.

I'm quite positive you wouldn't put her in any compromising situations, and it was not my intention to offend you.

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09-16-2013, 12:44
Tim K

No offense, and I appreciate your concern. It's just stupidly quiet with Eley Target and all the volume in that .30 caliber can.
10-12-2013, 07:14
Joe_K

I own a Savage MK2 FV-SR ( suppressor ready model) it shoots, handles, and cycles accurately, nicely, & smoothly. Picked one up for $250ish @ the firing line. My Wifes 11 & 15 year old cousins love it. Its got a 16.5" 1/2-28 TPI threaded barrel.

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10-12-2013, 07:17
Joe_K

Haha stupid phone it started me out at the wrong end of the thread lol, now i just feel dumb...must... Get... More....coffee!

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11-13-2013, 17:50
Tim K

It's done. It hurts my eyes, but she likes it.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...psa758f522.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...psa4c585b1.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps2ee5b57b.jpg
11-13-2013, 21:15
colo-pr

Subscribed to this thread for when my 1yr daughter grows have some ideas ;-)

Mega Awesome!
11-13-2013, 21:55
cstone

That is the perfect rifle to go Barney hunting. Do they have tags for purple dinosaurs?
11-13-2013, 22:15
Tim K

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstone

That is the perfect rifle to go Barney hunting. Do they have tags for purple dinosaurs?

If I can bring Barney down with a 40g bullet at 1,000 fps, he's one dead purple (and very creepy) dinosaur.
11-14-2013, 00:10
Great-Kazoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim K

It's done. It hurts my eyes, but she likes it.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...psa758f522.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...psa4c585b1.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps2ee5b57b.jpg

That hurt will turn to tears as she gets older and thanks you for the wonderful father you are.
11-14-2013, 11:46
spleify

That is very cool!

Thanks for sharing
11-17-2013, 21:27
Mazin

That turned out awesome, +1 for being a good dad!
11-17-2013, 21:36
Hoser

Friggin awesome. Just too cool.
11-17-2013, 23:13
rtr

Too cool.
11-17-2013, 23:55
newracer

That is awesome!
11-18-2013, 00:19
belizejet

Awesome! I cut the stock on a purple 10/22 and put a red dot on it. My 10 year likes it but a can would make it so much better.
12-13-2013, 12:29
The Duke

We just welcomed our daughter to the world in August and I can't wait to get her out to shoot. Lots of good ideas to file away for when that time comes. I really like the idea of suppressed .22 for a first time learner. I guess I better get another can... you know for the kiddo. Think the wife well buy it?