My young fella was using my hi powered .177 air rifle to knock over the odd bunny when he was 5ish. He has had a few goes at targets with subs in a single shot .22 recently, just about to turn 6.
I go on a few tramps with him, mostly overnighters but we have done a few 3 day/night walks an I take a rifle if the area allows, We have only come across one animal as we don't tend to leave the track much just yet when we go out together.
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