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Youth Rifle
« on: December 02, 2016, 01:29:16 PM »
I am looking around to see if I can find a youth model rifle for my kid.Cant hurt to see if anyone here has one there kid may have outgrown? I would prefer no smaller than a .243 but would prefer something closer to a .270 for him.

I will also take any recommendations on ones to look at or that have worked well for you kids.

Thanks
« Last Edit: December 13, 2016, 04:31:08 PM by Woodchuck »

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Re: WTB Youth Rifle
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2016, 01:36:33 PM »
.243 for deer only, 7mm-08 for deer & elk  ( of course .243, 7mm-08, .308 and .338 Federal share same case )

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Re: WTB Youth Rifle
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2016, 01:37:24 PM »
Weatherby Vanguard compact. (same as howa 1500) My kid has one in 308.  Gun is made in .243, 7mm-08 and .308.  Tight groups short length of pull and good trigger.  Came with a large shim so the gun grows with the kid

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Re: WTB Youth Rifle
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2016, 01:57:05 PM »
.243 for deer only, 7mm-08 for deer & elk  ( of course .243, 7mm-08, .308 and .338 Federal share same case )

I was looking at the savage arms axis youth compact in 7mm-08 as a possible option, if I decide to purchase a new one.
I plan to stop by some of the local gun shops as well.

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Re: WTB Youth Rifle
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2016, 02:00:46 PM »
Weatherby Vanguard compact. (same as howa 1500) My kid has one in 308.  Gun is made in .243, 7mm-08 and .308.  Tight groups short length of pull and good trigger.  Came with a large shim so the gun grows with the kid

Ill look around thanks.

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Re: WTB Youth Rifle
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2016, 02:31:43 PM »
I've set up a few ruger American compacts over the last few years and they really are amazing shooting little rifles.  2 7mm-08s and one in .243.  All shot under or at MOA consistently.   Pretty sure if you shop you can scrounge one up for $300ish.  I recommend them highly.
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Re: WTB Youth Rifle
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2016, 02:35:13 PM »
my daughter has the Savage Axis .243 youth and it is a great gun for the price.  I got hers last year for $279..  My son has the same model in adult .270 and it is well built as well for the money.  Great entry level guns that will last from what I can see.

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Re: WTB Youth Rifle
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2016, 02:49:05 PM »
I've set up a few ruger American compacts over the last few years and they really are amazing shooting little rifles.  2 7mm-08s and one in .243.  All shot under or at MOA consistently.   Pretty sure if you shop you can scrounge one up for $300ish.  I recommend them highly.

 :yeah:  Son started at 8 with 7mm-08 ruger compact - was a tackdriver.  Loudest gun ever with a muzzle break on that short barrel but always ear muffs.   Wouldn't do the break again on that short barrel, great gun tho.

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Re: WTB Youth Rifle
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2016, 03:02:47 PM »
Whats the big difference between a compact and a youth model?

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Re: WTB Youth Rifle
« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2016, 03:13:20 PM »
Whats the big difference between a compact and a youth model?
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Re: WTB Youth Rifle
« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2016, 03:14:54 PM »
Whats the big difference between a compact and a youth model?
Probably the same thing since Ruger doesn't list a "youth" model:
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Re: WTB Youth Rifle
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2016, 03:27:16 PM »
yep just a youth model.  Shorter barrel and shorter lenght of pull.  Most kids can shoot them just fine.  It was short for me but I could still shoot it with no issues
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Re: WTB Youth Rifle
« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2016, 08:02:50 PM »
Whats the big difference between a compact and a youth model?

When I bought mine a few years ago.....FFL told me youth is bad because that means you are giving it to someone.  However a compact is just a short gun for "adults"   :tup:  This was during the height of King Barracks terror on the heartland

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Re: WTB Youth Rifle
« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2016, 08:05:45 PM »
Whats the big difference between a compact and a youth model?

When I bought mine a few years ago.....FFL told me youth is bad because that means you are giving it to someone.  However a compact is just a short gun for "adults"   :tup:  This was during the height of King Barracks terror on the heartland

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Re: WTB Youth Rifle
« Reply #14 on: December 02, 2016, 08:09:30 PM »
If your up for a drive I have a compact 7mm-08 new in the shop I can sell ya for 300.00 with tax 322 out the door.
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