That’s pretty funny. He’s pretty good from the hip!
Posted: 8/23/2018 7:15:58 PM EDT
[#7]
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Quoted: BB guns suck.*
Get the kid a nerf gun. More appropriate for a 3yr old.
When they turn 7 train them on a pellet rifle.
*So inaccurate they are useless for learning marksmanship.
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Hmm, well I suppose accuracy is a relative thing. I find a daisy buck or equivalent plenty capable of consistent soda can hits at 10 or 15 feet. They’re at least as “accurate” as a nerf gun. I would also have to disagree they’re useles for marksmanship training. Teaching fundamentals of safety, sight picture/alignment, and body positions are completely possible with the B.B. gun. That’s not to say a nerf gun cant accomplish the same things, they certainly can. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little excited about the prospect of being able to shoot something in the backyard when he gets bored with it, though. Perhaps I could even use it to persuade the pesky rabbits to find another feeding ground. My front lawn is in shambles cause of those little bastards this year.
Posted: 8/23/2018 7:23:35 PM EDT
[#8]
All good points. I was a bit rash.
Posted: 8/23/2018 7:59:31 PM EDT
[#9]
I bought my daughter a Daisy Buck, spent a bunch of time prepping it and painting it pink.
The trigger pull sucked so bad that she really had a hard time shooting it accurately.
If I had it to do over I would find something with a decent trigger. Gotta be something better out there.
Posted: 8/23/2018 9:12:52 PM EDT
[#10]
See my post on the Daisy 853. They were made for youth air rifle training so the length of pull isn't too long ( but can be lengthened with included spacers). Single shot, low powered tack drivers.
Posted: 9/12/2018 11:32:14 PM EDT
[#11]
Picked up 3 Red Ryder BB guns on clearance at Walmart for $5 a piece, only problem is they are pink. No problem, sand the pink paint off and paint them my nephews favorite colors.
Posted: 5/10/2019 2:14:20 PM EDT
[#12]
So after a couple months of fence sitting I decided to grab one of those daisy model 10 carbines. I quickly found that they aren’t readily available anymore. They appear to be discontinued from Daisy’s line. I think I found the only one left on the internet at a Jax in Ames Iowa. Had it shipped to me in CO.
I like the aesthetics of the saddle ring and wooden hand guard but they seem to be a buck underneath it all. I wonder if it didn’t sell well or what? Maybe people weren’t excited to pay the extra $20 for the nicer furniture but I think it’s worth it. I’m looking forward to shooting with my son. He turns 4 next month and I’ll give it to him then. Hopefully he’s as excited as I am!