I am searching for a single shot rifle that will shoot .22LR, Shorts, Low velocity shorts etc.... for just plinking around with my son. Does anyone know any MFG that makes a rifle like this? I has to be full size though so i can shoot it. I have been looking forever and can't locate anyone who makes one. I have an old springfield bolt action that broke and the smith is having a hard time finding the parts.

Marlin and Savage are the two I'm aware of , 15Y is the marlin and MKII is the Savage . While both are downsized rifles the Marlin is the smaller dimensioned of the two.Both should be about $125.00 or so dollars.

444fitch

Thank you 444, i am getting the savage at my dealer later this week. Thanks for the help, i didn't know savage made a rifle like this. But it looks like what i need.

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H&R/NEF Makes a single-shot for around $120, but it's a break-action, not a bolt. You do have the option of adding barrels for 22WMR and 17HMR for about $80 apiece. I have the 17HMR, and it's very accurate.

Why a single shot? I have had a ruger 10/22 for about 6-8 years and i love it. Semi's are a blast to shoot. the first rifle i ever shot was my grandfathers sears roebuck 22 semi. way more fun than a single shot. guarateed to hold a kids interest

Why a single shot? I have had a ruger 10/22 for about 6-8 years and i love it. Semi's are a blast to shoot. the first rifle i ever shot was my grandfathers sears roebuck 22 semi. way more fun than a single shot. guarateed to hold a kids interest


the main reason is because, i want to be able to shot "shorts" and LV bullets to get him started. Can't do that with the semi's.

the main reason is because, i want to be able to shot "shorts" and LV bullets to get him started. Can't do that with the semi's.

A friend of mine has a Ruger 10/22; after a little research, we discovered you CAN shoot .22 shorts with it. You have to change the clip, and a minor modification to the gun, but it can do it.

A friend of mine has a Ruger 10/22; after a little research, we discovered you CAN shoot .22 shorts with it. You have to change the clip, and a minor modification to the gun, but it can do it.


do you know what the modification is? any ideas?

do you know what the modification is? any ideas?

Try this link:
http://www.rimfiresports.com/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RSC&Product_Code=VC10SK&Category_Code=R1A

If that doesn't work, it's at rimfiresports.com It uses a lighter bolt & springs and a different magazine. I didn't realize how expensive the kit is; at $188 I could buy another gun...

I am searching for a single shot rifle that will shoot .22LR, Shorts, Low velocity shorts etc.... for just plinking around with my son. Does anyone know any MFG that makes a rifle like this? I has to be full size though so i can shoot it. I have been looking forever and can't locate anyone who makes one. I have an old springfield bolt action that broke and the smith is having a hard time finding the parts.

CZ makes a nice little rifle called the scout. Small enough for a child yet large enough for you. The nice thing about it is it comes from the factory with a blank clip which makes it a single shot. When your child is ready to upgrade all you have to do is buy a clip that holds multiple rounds. The rifle costs around $179.00 and has a pretty good fit and finish.

Keep looking, there are several youth size bolt-action 22s on the market. These include the Davy Cricket, believe Henry makes one, several are :p :cool: made by Keystone.....

Bought my step-son a Davy Cricket and he loves it. It very light, it has a youth size stock. You have to manually cock the gun each time you load it by pulling the knob on the back of the bolt, which I like for the safety aspect.

The fact it is a single-shot makes 'em learn to make each shot count!

You can find them in a wide variety of stocks, colors, etc. Typically around $150.00

Ever thought of the Savage M30, a rolling block 22? Another light, fun gun - I have 2. They run ~$200.00.