I'm looking at a fortitude but don't know if it's to big for a kid. It fits the bill for what he wants but I have never held one in my hands. Iooked into a p-rod but the shot count is to low. What do you guys think? He will be starling hunting with it and maybe squirrel.
pcp for 8 yr. old boy?
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Only suggestion I have is look into a sidelever rather then a bolt action, reason I say this is because I tried twice to set up Marauder pistols as rifles for my daughter and the bolt action was to much, ....Sidelever actions are wayyyyy smother and easier to operate.
LOP wise, a wood stock would be easy to cut down for a kid or a rifle with a collapsible stock like the Kral NP3 that also has a sidelever and power adjuster so can apt for a lot of shots if want.
LOP wise, a wood stock would be easy to cut down for a kid or a rifle with a collapsible stock like the Kral NP3 that also has a sidelever and power adjuster so can apt for a lot of shots if want.
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Maybe check out pcp pistols . Crossman makes a few and a butt stock for them . not much money and light weight , good for starters an 8 year old does not like to carry a 8 pound gun . Crossman also makes a pump pistol 1377 0r 1322 3 pumps not hard and good for 10 yards paper 8 pumps and good for 20 yards or more. i think $ 69 plus butt stock $20 ?
lGoogle "my 1377 custom i built " plenty of show off's and information .
lGoogle "my 1377 custom i built " plenty of show off's and information .
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BSA Ultra JSR. The stock is designed for smaller shooters, and it can be swapped out later when he grows.
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As long as an adult is filling it for him & guiding.
Those QD FF can pop off and whip around, etc.
Those QD FF can pop off and whip around, etc.
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What about a good springer? HW30S would be perfect. I think EVERY 8 year old should have access to a HW30S but then I am biased. 
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Hello Had a Prod for a while and a very nice little gun to start off with. Light, good trigger, easy to pump w/hand pump or 34 fills from a standard 3000 psi scuba tank (with a 2800 to 1800 psi fill) many stock options for length of pull(ar stocks w/ adapter, TKO22, or just an old Crosman one cut down), and 32 good shots per fill. With a red dot or a bug buster scope good out to 30 yds or so. Well best of luck on what you decide, any question just ask Eric
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Grandson is almost 9yrs and does all his own.
He has Taipan Vet standard,Avenger long and awaiting a Avenger bullpup.
Yong Heng pump and two 60min tanks.
Been shooting since age 4yrs.
Kids can handle what you let them figure out on their own.
He has Taipan Vet standard,Avenger long and awaiting a Avenger bullpup.
Yong Heng pump and two 60min tanks.
Been shooting since age 4yrs.
Kids can handle what you let them figure out on their own.
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I bought a talon p frame and a 20 cal barrel for my daughter who was 8 at the time. It worked perfectly. Not only can you adjust length of pull but you can change the top hat and hammer spring to make it as weak or powerful as you want. I highly recommend it. Also a single shot is safer for kids IMO. I'm getting almost regulator consistent strings by putting an oring behind the top hat.
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Just measured my Fortitude And the length of pull is 14 1/4 inches.In comparison a daisy model 25 which is mostly for kids is 13 1/4. Which the Daisy fit me fine at age 6. The fortitude is very light also.The only thing you would have to be careful with is making sure he understands how to load the magazines and also fill the gun up with air.It’s not too bad cocking the bolt back but a side lever is much smoother.
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Ha Ha! I bought my daughter a drill press and clamps for Christmas, her husband bought her a bandsaw. Now she wants a tablesaw and thickness planer for her birthday.
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I have my 7 year old grandson shooting my Daystate Huntsman. The new Huntsman Revere has the side lever cocking, very accurate and not to heavy.
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Either an Avenger or an Origin, light weight, side lever, he'll grow into it, power and accuracy, good shot count, low price spare Magazines......
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-venturi-avenger-regulated-pcp-air-rifle?m=5136#10278
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/umarex-origin-pcp-air-rifle-with-hand-pump?m=5255
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-venturi-avenger-regulated-pcp-air-rifle?m=5136#10278
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/umarex-origin-pcp-air-rifle-with-hand-pump?m=5255
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