The peep sight is really small. I’m thinking about some type of simple optic 1x so he can get some instant gratification shooting.

He’ll learn irons but for now I want it as simple as possible.

Anybody got any experience with these?

romeo 5 red dot. will shoot about 4 inch targets at 100 yards on my old 22lrs

Yeah, well they have young eyes. Teach 'em how to use Iron Sites first! That's my advice.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rolan_Kraps:
Yeah, well they have young eyes. Teach 'em how to use Iron Sites first! That's my advice.



My thoughts also.

I bought a CZ 455 Scout to teach my daughter (7 years old) to shoot. It has simple leaf rear and blade front sights (and also a receiver dovetail for mounting optics if desired).

She was able to get the idea and be shooting pretty well with the iron sights within maybe half an hour.

I think starting with iron sights is useful because with iron sights you pretty much have to mount the rifle properly and maintain a consistent head position or you can't use the sights. It cuts out a whole class of bad habits you can easily develop when you first start shooting.