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8 year old grandson first time shooting

Post by Oldbrass » Sun May 09, 2021 6:01 pm

Grandsons first time shooting. Brought the 10-22 and he really enjoyed it. He did very well following the safety rules as well. I'm very proud of him. He fired 200 rounds..
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Re: 8 year old grandson first time shooting

Post by JEBar » Sun May 09, 2021 7:11 pm

OUTSTANDING .... building memories with him that he'll carry for many years to come
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Post by BigAl52 » Sun May 09, 2021 8:48 pm

Great of you to take him the first time. I wish my dad would have even had an interest
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Post by brm4450 » Sun May 09, 2021 9:48 pm

I love the picture, memories being made. I love to go to the range with the grandkids.
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Re: 8 year old grandson first time shooting

Post by beaverislander » Mon May 10, 2021 5:35 am

Good job.
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Re: 8 year old grandson first time shooting

Post by Hatchdog » Mon May 10, 2021 9:43 am

Bravo, well done!

That Leopold scope looks great on the 10/22, nice size for it. Looks like he’s locked in to the stock as well as possible considering his size.
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Post by fortyshooter » Mon May 10, 2021 11:38 am

Looking good there on the firing line!
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Post by Rifletom » Mon May 10, 2021 12:00 pm

Nice job 'brass, You'll both remember this one.
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Re: 8 year old grandson first time shooting

Post by John E Davies » Mon May 10, 2021 1:53 pm

It is great to see a new young shooter. Did you have any trouble with him rushing the shots? A semi-auto can be a huge problem for a youngster who wants to just spray lead like Rambo. I saw a young man at a range who was getting super hyped up and excited and would not take his time, and his clueless father did not try to slow him down. It became dangerous and after some stern words the range officer escorted them both away from the facility.

I love your Magpul Backpacker stock, I have one just like it. But it is a big one for a 10/22, too massive for the little guy. At the very least install the low cheek riser so he can rotate his torso and get his head further forward, to get a full sight pucture.….

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Re: 8 year old grandson first time shooting

Post by Oldbrass » Mon May 10, 2021 3:11 pm

He did real well John, I started him on gun safety with a daisy bb gun. The 10-22 is my smallest rifle with the back-packer compact stock. He really likes the Golden boy (grandpas cowboy gun) but needs to grow a bit ..
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