Working distance for airsoft "sniper" rifle w/ 6 year old?
Put a better rear sight on the airsoft which required a taller front. It shoots way high at 10 yards but I have no idea what would be a good distance to work with and set it up for with a 6 year old. I figure accuracy past about 20 yards will be pretty lousy. Any suggestion? You know the silly thing is a fun backyard shooter where the real thing or even a high power pellet rifle is a no no - rotary 4 shot magazine with "shells" you put the pellets in.
I'd start him at 'short range'
Probably something like 10 or 15 feet.
'Yards' can come later. 
I'd also have a good, solid rest available. It's the easiest way for anyone to shoot, so I wouldn't ask a beginner to start off with anything else.
Regarding the sights, if I was worried about POA/POI, I think I'd fashion targets to match. For example, something in the shape of a hot-air balloon: Aim at the basket to hit the balloon.
Otherwise, I don't think I'd worry about it, and I'd just let 'nature take its course'.
HTH 
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Working distance for airsoft "sniper" rifle w/ 6 year old?
by Slow Hand 
, Indiana, Thursday, July 04, 2013, 18:00 (4164 days ago) @ stonewalrus
My son shoots his chipmunk in the back yard using Colibri's sometimes. We normally Put a Target at about 25 feet. I figure it's best to get him hitting first and keep his interest up and work on skills later on he's five right now. I have Lso out empty milk jugs and steel plates. He likes te reactive targets much more; just like dad!