I have a 8 year grand daughter that would like to get into the 4 H shooting matches this summer, I am looking for quality Air gun probably non pcp, what would you recommend?
.177 for 8 year old to learn and take to competetions?
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Your wrong about the length of pull. The Hw30 has a 14" LOP. It's actually longer than most centerfire rifles sold and longer than almost all rimfire rifles sold.
The Hw30s are small in overall length and light and only feel like they have a small LOP. Part of the long 14" LOP is the abnormally long reach to the trigger from the pistol grip. Many grown men have a hard time getting their finger comfortably on the trigger. There's an entire market of set back triggers for that reason.
Nobody loves their Hw30s more than I do. I own three and have tuned dozens. This is not the right rifle for an eight year old unless you install a set back trigger and cut the stock.
Just because it feels small to a man doesn't mean it fits a child.
Sorry. I had to set the facts straight. This nonsense about a small LOP on the Hw30s has already gone on too long. I'm 6'4 250 with a very long reach and the 30 fits me fine.
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You really need to hook up with members in your 4h who compeat and know for sure what gun is allowed. In her age class or discipline it could be a rough fle thats under 500 fps . That daisy recomended is pretty standard legal youth used rifle. Also may need to register... ( From a Alabama 4h rules)
All competitors must have a CMP competitor number. Register for a number at no cost at the CMP website: http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/CreateACMPNumber.pd
The people i linked the daisy here ..
They should have a pfd on the full monty of the rules as well.
No point buying a hw or tx200 or whatever air gun and find it dont qualify then you looking for another gun.
All competitors must have a CMP competitor number. Register for a number at no cost at the CMP website: http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/CreateACMPNumber.pd
The people i linked the daisy here ..
They should have a pfd on the full monty of the rules as well.
No point buying a hw or tx200 or whatever air gun and find it dont qualify then you looking for another gun.
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I think so thats the only wood i found but referbed.. ( no big deal on them i think)
. Shes 8 no point going too fast too adult . Start with the basic daisy match gun give her a year of basic target matches with it and let her grow into the next best.. heck adults still shoot that daisy . Anyway go too big too gast she may turn sour and want to give it up ..
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Well I'll be damned. Measured mine and sure enough it's 14". It sure feels smaller.
Edit: Its the thinner grip I think that makes it feel smaller.
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Daisy Avanti Model 753W Elite Competition Air Rifle (Discontinued) - Daisy
he Daisy Model 753 Elite Competition Rifle is specially designed for the intermediate competitive shooter. It’s a perfect 10-meter competition air rifle.
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I would check with the 4H club what they require first,, also they might have or know of used guns maybe have a bulletin board ?
probably just a phone call away to be sure
probably just a phone call away to be sure
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They have the "S" synthetic stock.
But if a guy can get the wood referb cheap enugh and maybe drop the synthetic stock receiver part in the wood down the road ? Then have the newer gun in good ol wood again
Saddly discontinued and out of stock..Daisy Avanti Model 753W Elite Competition Air Rifle (Discontinued) - Daisy
he Daisy Model 753 Elite Competition Rifle is specially designed for the intermediate competitive shooter. It’s a perfect 10-meter competition air rifle.
They have the "S" synthetic stock.
But if a guy can get the wood referb cheap enugh and maybe drop the synthetic stock receiver part in the wood down the road ? Then have the newer gun in good ol wood again
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At 8 years old and 4H there is only one gun to consider (NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE ELSE SAYS) Daisy 753S.
Here is a list of legal 4H guns
4.2.1 Approved Air Rifles a) Air Rifles officially approved for Sporter Class air rifle competitions are the Air Force Air Guns Edge, Crosman CH2000 (CO2), Crosman CH2009 (CO2 or compressed air), Crosman CH2021 (CA), Daisy M599 Competition Air Rifle, Daisy M853/753/953/853CM (pneumatic), Daisy 888/887 (CO2), Daisy XSV40 Valiant (compressed air), Air Arms T200 (compressed air, with non-adjustable cheek-piece and butt-plate) and the Champions Choice T200 (CZ 200T, compressed air, with adjustable cheek-piece and butt-plate). Daisy 887/888 rifles may have 2010 model replacement stocks.
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