Brandon.miller.4
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At a crossroads and trying to decide the best route forward. I have a 9 year old and a 6 year old. "Youth" stocks are too long for them. They both have been shooting a chassis rimfire ruger 10/22 with great success. Both kids are ready for centerfire .223. Caliber is not up for debate. They will be using 223, and barrel length will be 16" or less and suppressed.
Adjustable stock is a must. Ideally this 223 would suffice as a trainer for me and a hunting/trainer rifle for both kids.
Son (6) has a shorter LOP than daughter (9).
Option 1:
Im a Tikka fan, so a large part of me wants to go tikka 223 @ 16" placed in a chassis with a buffer tube and a carbine stock where LOP can easily be changed. One qualm I have with this setup is that it will inevitably be "heavy", chassis always are. Great for shooting, not great for a small child that will be required to manipulate and handle the rifle on their own.
Option 2:
SBR Tikka 223. I really like this option paired with a small can to replicate how a rifle should feel for them (size appropriate). What are the downsides here? Not worried about MV or Trajectory, i handload and can make it work.
Option 3:
Weight conscious AR-15 16" build. Seems I could save some significant weight over the Tikka going this route. I dislike that they will not learn bolt manipulation, but that could also be taught at a later date I suppose. Ive build several AR's but never being weight conscious. Please feel free to make recommendations for lightweight parts.
Option 4:
AR-15 pistol. Building along the same lines as above. Not sure legalities of big game hunting in other states should I go this route.
For anyone that has had extensive experience with their own children or taking others through the paces please chime in! My children have been shooting rimfire since they were 2 years old. I realize im starting them on centerfire sooner than most. I find alot of the info is geared towards 12 year old kids. Im a firm believer in correct tool for the job. Id like the make this gun fit THEM first and foremost! It HAS to have a short LOP that can be changed in seconds between the 2 kids.
Adjustable stock is a must. Ideally this 223 would suffice as a trainer for me and a hunting/trainer rifle for both kids.
Son (6) has a shorter LOP than daughter (9).
Option 1:
Im a Tikka fan, so a large part of me wants to go tikka 223 @ 16" placed in a chassis with a buffer tube and a carbine stock where LOP can easily be changed. One qualm I have with this setup is that it will inevitably be "heavy", chassis always are. Great for shooting, not great for a small child that will be required to manipulate and handle the rifle on their own.
Option 2:
SBR Tikka 223. I really like this option paired with a small can to replicate how a rifle should feel for them (size appropriate). What are the downsides here? Not worried about MV or Trajectory, i handload and can make it work.
Option 3:
Weight conscious AR-15 16" build. Seems I could save some significant weight over the Tikka going this route. I dislike that they will not learn bolt manipulation, but that could also be taught at a later date I suppose. Ive build several AR's but never being weight conscious. Please feel free to make recommendations for lightweight parts.
Option 4:
AR-15 pistol. Building along the same lines as above. Not sure legalities of big game hunting in other states should I go this route.
For anyone that has had extensive experience with their own children or taking others through the paces please chime in! My children have been shooting rimfire since they were 2 years old. I realize im starting them on centerfire sooner than most. I find alot of the info is geared towards 12 year old kids. Im a firm believer in correct tool for the job. Id like the make this gun fit THEM first and foremost! It HAS to have a short LOP that can be changed in seconds between the 2 kids.
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