phillyphan Report post Posted November 13, 2013 My son just turned 10 and drew his first deer tag for next week. My Dad handed him down his first rifle for his 10th bday which was a Remington 788 .243 with a Redfield Tracker 3-9 scope. We've been at the range practicing ever since he drew the tag, but when I moved him out to 100 yards a couple of weeks ago I had to adjust the power on the scope so he could see the target a little better. Now he's having trouble looking through the scope because the view is so small. His arms are too short still and he can't move any closer to the scope to help with that. I've been reading on here about kids shooting over 200 yards and I'm just wondering if the scope we're using isn't very good or if there's something I'm doing completely wrong. Any help would be appreciated. I'm really thinking about going to buy another scope before the hunt, but that doesn't give us much time to sight it in or for him to practice with it. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted November 13, 2013 I have a stock that I cut down on a 22-250 (same action) for my kids when they were the same age. I'm in Mesa so if you want to use it PM me and I'll dig it out on friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillyphan Report post Posted November 13, 2013 I have a stock that I cut down on a 22-250 (same action) for my kids when they were the same age. I'm in Mesa so if you want to use it PM me and I'll dig it out on friday. Thanks for the offer. I might be picking up a new scope today, if that doesn't work out I might take you up on the offer. Thanks Again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Sounds like you need to mount the scope further back. You should always mount the scope when the scope is on the highest power. I had the same issue with my daughter and the Leupold base on her .270 - even with a youth stock. So, I put on a Blackhawk Extended base with Leopold rings and was able to move the scope back enough to give her the right eye relief. The Blackhawk Base seems pretty solid - I was not familar with this base as most of the bases I have used are Leupold. But Leopolds have very little adjustment and the Blackhawk has tons of adjustement. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillyphan Report post Posted November 13, 2013 His scope is pushed all the way back as far as it can go in the rings. I'll look into the Blackhawk Base, that sounds like exactly what I need. Thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted November 13, 2013 I agree with both a youth stock and/or a different base if you have time. My 9-year old daughter has a youth model Savage Axis with a Vortex Diamondback 3.5-10x50 that fits her perfectly. She's drilling all rounds in a 2" circle at 100 yards. Its all about the fit of the rifle and scope with kids! Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillyphan Report post Posted November 14, 2013 I have a stock that I cut down on a 22-250 (same action) for my kids when they were the same age. I'm in Mesa so if you want to use it PM me and I'll dig it out on friday. I think I'll take you up on your offer if its still out there. If nothing else looking at the set up would be good. I'm in East Mesa, so let me know when you'll be available. If it's as simple as swapping over the barrel and action I'm all for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
