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Youth model recommendations.
« on: May 23, 2016, 08:16:58 AM »
Looking for a youth model for my daughter 9 years old come this year's hunting season.  She just passed hunters ed class last month.  Probably going with the 243 although I'd really like a 7mm-08 for her.  She's not very big girl right around the 4ft mark I'd guess.  Mainly looking for one of those package gun scope combos.

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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2016, 08:37:29 AM »
D-rock,

The Ruger American with the redfield revolution package (around $450) is one of the best packages that I have seen lately as far as cost and quality. Last year I got a rifle for my wife in 7mm-08 but I went a little different route and spent a little more money because on the west side she will not outgrow the rifle, in fact if I ever hunted modern I may take it in the woods as I think its an ideal brush gun. I purchased a used X-bolt from a member here and put a burris fulfilled 2 on it.

With the package I made for my wife I came in about $100 more than you could get the new Ruger for. Additionally, you could always pick a nice used rifle and get a shorter stock for her to switch back out as she grows and have the same rifle for life. My buddies daughter has shot a few elk with her 7mm-08 and loves it. I think that the versatility of the 7mm-08 and the low recoil make this an ideal rifle for a lot of applications. Depending on your or her anticipated shot distances the .25-06 could be an awesome choice for a rifle for her to learn with, lots of elk an deer have fallen to a well placed quarter bore.
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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2016, 12:59:04 PM »
I'm in the same boat, but I already have a rifle for my daughter to use.  It's a .308.  With reduced recoil loads of around 125 grains, it seems like a great start to me!  The 7mm-08 would have been my second choice if it were available in the rifle I bought.  either one will shoot lighter bullets, but as they grow, can throw serious lead.   :tup:  .243 seems like having a kid hunt with a .410 for pheasants.  a lighter load in a larger caliber (or gauge) will likely produce better results.

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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2016, 01:11:50 PM »
Weatherby Vanguard Compact. Same as a Howa 1500. Comes with a stock spacer so they can grow with the gun.  .243, 7mm-08 and 308.  My 14 year old got him at 10 in .308.  It is a tack driver but with a short barrel and very light weight it really thumps. 

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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2016, 01:12:24 PM »
Ruger American Compact 7mm-08
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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2016, 01:21:58 PM »
My daughter started with a Remington model 7 youth in 243 which served her well shooting the 80 grain Remington core locks with very little recoil. She has punched deer out to 472 yards. For Elk we stepped up to a 7mm-08 until she turned 16.

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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2016, 01:38:49 PM »
Ruger American Compact 7mm-08

We have a model 7 that has been real good, but the youth American is cheaper to buy and shoots well, a great choice!
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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2016, 02:46:07 PM »
Have you let her shoot a . 243/7mm08? Have her shoot a couple different ones and ask which she liked more.
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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2016, 03:50:19 PM »
Looking for a youth model for my daughter 9 years old come this year's hunting season.  She just passed hunters ed class last month.  Probably going with the 243 although I'd really like a 7mm-08 for her.  She's not very big girl right around the 4ft mark I'd guess.  Mainly looking for one of those package gun scope combos.

Kimber mountain ascent 308. I have one and it's light enough for a kid. Compact too

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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2016, 03:56:11 PM »
When I first started my dad got me a Rem 700 BDL 243 and had the stock cut down. It's pretty easy to find a replacement stock as a kid grows for a 700. My first time hunting elk I had a model 7 7mm-08 in my hands and that thing was light but a pain to hold steady. Have you considered splitting the difference between the 7mm-08 and 243 and just get a 260?

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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2016, 04:13:37 PM »
Looking for a youth model for my daughter 9 years old come this year's hunting season.  She just passed hunters ed class last month.  Probably going with the 243 although I'd really like a 7mm-08 for her.  She's not very big girl right around the 4ft mark I'd guess.  Mainly looking for one of those package gun scope combos.

Kimber mountain ascent 308. I have one and it's light enough for a kid. Compact too

That's going to be my next rifle purchase. That's kinda pricey for a youth gun, but it's a gun they could use for a lifetime. The LOP for some kids might be too long though since it's a full size rifle.

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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2016, 04:20:12 PM »
T3 compact, Talley lights and a leupy. Cartridge of ur choice, my ol lady's shoots clover leafs.
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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2016, 04:47:27 PM »
Got my son thats 12 and my daughter is 14 the savage 7mm-08 youth shoot good kicks like the 243 . Something my daughter won't grow out of

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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2016, 05:02:02 PM »
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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2016, 05:47:54 PM »
I purchased Tikka T3 7mm-08 for both of my boys.  Age 10 & 12.
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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #15 on: May 23, 2016, 06:45:58 PM »
We played around with both the X-Bolt Micro and the Vanguard compact.  Both were outstanding!  If either would come out with a stainless model we would own at least one of them.
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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #16 on: May 23, 2016, 07:06:12 PM »
I did get the daughter put in for youth cow tags this year.  If she doesn't draw we probably won't elk hunt.  Okay that was a lie we will at least go for a long weekend.

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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2016, 07:12:06 PM »
Why is it that the 260 is so hard to find in a reasonably priced youth/lady's gun?  One would think it would be the perfect crossover caliber.
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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #18 on: May 23, 2016, 07:21:47 PM »
My wife shoots a Remington model 7 youth 7mm 08 nice little rifle

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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #19 on: May 23, 2016, 07:31:17 PM »
Why is it that the 260 is so hard to find in a reasonably priced youth/lady's gun?  One would think it would be the perfect crossover caliber.
That's what I picked up for mine. Not cheap though in a ruger!!
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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #20 on: May 23, 2016, 07:42:57 PM »
Remington model 7 compact with 18.5 inch barrel in 7mm 08. Topped it with a Leupold 2-7 with Leupold rings and bases. Rifle is also available in 20 inch barrel. I have about $900 into the entire package, but it's quality and will last a lifetime. For perspective my daughter in pic is a huge 3rd grader.

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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #21 on: May 23, 2016, 07:44:46 PM »
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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #22 on: May 23, 2016, 09:25:01 PM »
Go with the Rem model 7 in 7mm-08, yoj won't regret it.

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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #23 on: May 23, 2016, 09:28:06 PM »
Mossberg 100ATR youth in 7mm-08.  Comes with a stock spacer for when they grow.( my daughters 7mm-08 will stay short like her though!) Cheaper than any mentioned yet and has dropped her 3 bucks from 85 to 300 yards.  We do down load the cartridge though.  If you don't reload I'd start 'em off with a .243.
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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #24 on: May 24, 2016, 10:06:35 AM »
My family uses a Model 7 in .243. Daughter is put in for a cow tag. If she draws, she will probably use that .243. I could let her try the wife's 7mm-08, as it has very light recoil. I do not want her recoil shy though, as the 7mm-08 is harder kicking than her .243. She is not afraid of her .243 at all.
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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #25 on: May 24, 2016, 11:52:54 AM »
http://www.browning.com/products/firearms/rifles/x-bolt/current-production/x-bolt-micro-midas.html

x-bolt micro midas in .243.  just over 6 pounds, 3-pos safety, just over 12" LOP.......would be a sweet rifle :tup:
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Re: Youth model recommendations.
« Reply #26 on: May 24, 2016, 07:43:16 PM »
For all you guys getting the young ones out hunting, way to go. Great that you are fitting them with guns that work for their size.

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