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As a dad of small shooters myself I recommend a Ruger American compact in 7/08 for the win.
Quote from: Karl Blanchard on December 20, 2022, 08:06:22 PMAs a dad of small shooters myself I recommend a Ruger American compact in 7/08 for the win. and add a clamp on Witt Machine muzzlebrake for a great all around kids gun. That's what I did with the one I setup for my kiddos. I could meet up with you and let her shoot it to try it out the next time I visit St. Maries.
Quote from: Karl Blanchard on December 20, 2022, 08:06:22 PMAs a dad of small shooters myself I recommend a Ruger American compact in 7/08 for the win.I’ve looked at that rifle and it’s very tempting. I was hoping for .5-1” less on the length of pull. Maybe I’m just setting her up to grow out of to fast though.
Got our son a Ruger American compact, it has really surprised me how accurate it is. Buddie gave me a cheap scope so I could have it ready for his birthday, couple adjustments at 100 yards... stepped back to 300 and put all 3 shots on the steel. I have been grabbing his rifle more than my rifle when I go out.
My 9 year old will start deer and elk hunting this next year with me and she is TINY. She’s about 49” tall and about 60 lbs (scale batteries died 😂). Anyways I’ve been looking for a deer rifle that has a length of pull around 11.5”. Looking for a .243, possible 7mm08. Open to single shots even. Ideas?
2 pages in and nobody's suggested a 6.5 Creedmoor I guess the Creedmoor phase is dying . I also started my oldest daughter with a 7mm08. She's now moved into a full size rifle but stuck with the 7mm08.
I never thought making a gun louder was a good idea for kids OR adults.I'd skip the brake and shoot reduced-recoil loads instead.Hearing damage is permanent.
Quote from: thinkingman on December 21, 2022, 09:50:59 AMI never thought making a gun louder was a good idea for kids OR adults.I'd skip the brake and shoot reduced-recoil loads instead.Hearing damage is permanent.Hearing protection is a must and should be worn with or without a brake. In the event you have to take a shot in the hunting scenario a .243 / 7-08 / 6.5 creedmoor etc. with a brake will not cause permanent hearing loss for one or two shots. It’s prolonged / frequent exposure to loud noises that cause permanent damage. This is not the case with magnum calibers that will make your ears ring for a weak. With that said…..even in a hunting scenario…if you’re able, you should put on hearing protection for the shot.
Quote from: jrebel on December 21, 2022, 10:35:52 AMQuote from: thinkingman on December 21, 2022, 09:50:59 AMI never thought making a gun louder was a good idea for kids OR adults.I'd skip the brake and shoot reduced-recoil loads instead.Hearing damage is permanent.Hearing protection is a must and should be worn with or without a brake. In the event you have to take a shot in the hunting scenario a .243 / 7-08 / 6.5 creedmoor etc. with a brake will not cause permanent hearing loss for one or two shots. It’s prolonged / frequent exposure to loud noises that cause permanent damage. This is not the case with magnum calibers that will make your ears ring for a weak. With that said…..even in a hunting scenario…if you’re able, you should put on hearing protection for the shot. I agree about the brake and hearing protection. One shot from a braked rifle can cause permanent hearing damage. It may be unnoticeable but hearing loss is cumulative and never gets better.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/959041226 Highly recommend the Ruger M77 Hawkeye compact. My kids both used these in 7mm-08, fantastic little rifles for kids!
Quote from: Bob33 on December 21, 2022, 10:40:46 AMQuote from: jrebel on December 21, 2022, 10:35:52 AMQuote from: thinkingman on December 21, 2022, 09:50:59 AMI never thought making a gun louder was a good idea for kids OR adults.I'd skip the brake and shoot reduced-recoil loads instead.Hearing damage is permanent.Hearing protection is a must and should be worn with or without a brake. In the event you have to take a shot in the hunting scenario a .243 / 7-08 / 6.5 creedmoor etc. with a brake will not cause permanent hearing loss for one or two shots. It’s prolonged / frequent exposure to loud noises that cause permanent damage. This is not the case with magnum calibers that will make your ears ring for a weak. With that said…..even in a hunting scenario…if you’re able, you should put on hearing protection for the shot. I agree about the brake and hearing protection. One shot from a braked rifle can cause permanent hearing damage. It may be unnoticeable but hearing loss is cumulative and never gets better.You are correct, but the same is true for everything we do in life. You will have more cumulative hearing loss from horns, sirens industrial noise, etc over the years than you will from a couple shots of a rifle a year. Point being wear hearing protection if possible but to think one or two rifle shots per year without is causing irreparable damage is just an exaggeration of the facts. Now if your shoot thousands of rounds per year without good hearing protection…..it’s gonna make car rides with the wife more manageable later in life.
Another vote for the ruger American. I bought the cheap savage youth combo at cabelas a few years ago on sale for 250 bucks or something. Hardest kicking 6.5 creedmore I’ve ever shot. Horrible trigger. Kid won’t shoot it so it stays under the seat in my truck pretty much full time
Quote from: treefarmer on December 21, 2022, 11:53:12 AMAnother vote for the ruger American. I bought the cheap savage youth combo at cabelas a few years ago on sale for 250 bucks or something. Hardest kicking 6.5 creedmore I’ve ever shot. Horrible trigger. Kid won’t shoot it so it stays under the seat in my truck pretty much full timeactually bought my middle daughter the same savage in 243 and she hated it.
Quote from: D-Rock425 on December 21, 2022, 12:38:48 PMQuote from: treefarmer on December 21, 2022, 11:53:12 AMAnother vote for the ruger American. I bought the cheap savage youth combo at cabelas a few years ago on sale for 250 bucks or something. Hardest kicking 6.5 creedmore I’ve ever shot. Horrible trigger. Kid won’t shoot it so it stays under the seat in my truck pretty much full timeactually bought my middle daughter the same savage in 243 and she hated it.Good to know!