Youth Rifle

[LandofRath]

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

[Magnum_Willys]

.243 for deer only, 7mm-08 for deer & elk  ( of course .243, 7mm-08, .308 and .338 Federal share same case )

[Henrydog]

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

[LandofRath]

.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.

[LandofRath]

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.

[Karl Blanchard]

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.

[cavemann]

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.

[Magnum_Willys]

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.

   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.

[LandofRath]

Whats the big difference between a compact and a youth model?

[Buckmark]

Whats the big difference between a compact and a youth model?

Marketing

[Bob33]

Whats the big difference between a compact and a youth model?

Probably the same thing since Ruger doesn't list a "youth" model:

[Karl Blanchard]

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

[Henrydog]

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"     This was during the height of King Barracks terror on the heartland

The Tree of Liberty should be watered with the blood of tyrants from time to time. - Thomas Jefferson

[Boss .300 winmag]

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"     This was during the height of King Barracks terror on the heartland

The Tree of Liberty should be watered with the blood of tyrants from time to time. - Thomas Jefferson

They have no idea what you're doing with the gun once you walk out the door, none of thier business. 

[carpsniperg2]

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.