Plinking scope on a budget

[Guest pusherman]

Im going to pick up a rifle to teach my daughter to shoot. I have a 10/22T with a nice scope now, but I was thinking about something even easier on a five year old girl.

I'm fairly sure a AirForce Talon SS fits the bill. Its a high pressure air(3000psi) pellet rifle w/ a shrouded barrel. Lightweight, damn near silent and almost zero recoil.

I could get the package deal with some house branded scope for 150$ extra but I was hoping to save a little cash.

So, If I wanted something to use at a max shooting distance 50 yards, with a 25 yards being far more likely on a zero recoil rifle what would you guys recommend? the Cheaper the better

[Oh Shoot]

Bushnell Rimfire scopes are nice for the bucks.

I have two of the 3-9x32 models, even come with tipoff rings, if that's what that pellet rifle has a mount for.

Under $40 including shipping.

Cheaper than that, I don't know what holds up for the bucks.

- OS

[gregintenn]

I'd suggest you teach her to shoot with open sights first, and let the scope come later. They would be easier to master, in my opinion, before the introduction of a scope. How's that for the o'l budget?

[Guest Fenris]

I'd suggest you teach her to shoot with open sights first, and let the scope come later. They would be easier to master, in my opinion, before the introduction of a scope. How's that for the o'l budget?

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[Guest IzzyIsaac]

open sights for sure!

[Garufa]

I'd suggest you teach her to shoot with open sights first, and let the scope come later. They would be easier to master, in my opinion, before the introduction of a scope. How's that for the o'l budget?

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[Guest H0TSH0T]

a center point scope, walmart for under $100 i have one on my 10/22 and love it,

[Guest pusherman]

I'd suggest you teach her to shoot with open sights first, and let the scope come later. They would be easier to master, in my opinion, before the introduction of a scope. How's that for the o'l budget?

Damn thing is about 50$ more with open sights installed

But your correct, thinking back when I learned to shoot didnt get a scoped rifle till I could shoot open sights.

[Dolomite_supafly]

Why not use a 22 to teach her?

A 22 doesn't kick enough to be a concern and if she is wearing hearing protection the noise isn't a concern either.

Those little Cricket rifles seem like they would fit the bill. They are for smaller stature kids, are single shot and I have never heard of any problems with them.

They even make them with a bull barrel or standard barrels with open sights. They also sell them with a regualr style stock, a Hogue type stock and even a thumbhole target stock. They can also be bought in pink, the perfect thing for a young girl learning to shoot.

The best part is they can be bought at most big box retailers for around $100 for the base model and dolled up ones for around $200.

Just take a look:

Crickett Firearms - My First Rifle - Youth Model 22 Rifles - Proudly Made In The USA

Dolomite

Also, as far as scopes go make sure it has parralax adjustment down to 10 yards or so. Other than that buy what fits your needs.