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BEST YOUTH RIFLE FOR SMALL KID
thinkingman:
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.
Practical Approach:
--- Quote from: TeacherMan on December 20, 2022, 07:58:45 PM ---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?
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My son started with a compact 7mm08 last year when he was 9 years old. I would say he was in the size range that your daughter is in. The regular ammo at 140-150 grain gave him a pretty good thumping. I would recommend finding some of the Hornaday lite loads if you go with the 7mm08 at least for deer.
D-Rock425:
2 pages in and nobody's suggested a 6.5 Creedmoor I guess the Creedmoor phase is dying :IBCOOL:. I also started my oldest daughter with a 7mm08. She's now moved into a full size rifle but stuck with the 7mm08.
highside74:
--- Quote from: D-Rock425 on December 21, 2022, 10:26:59 AM ---2 pages in and nobody's suggested a 6.5 Creedmoor I guess the Creedmoor phase is dying :IBCOOL:. I also started my oldest daughter with a 7mm08. She's now moved into a full size rifle but stuck with the 7mm08.
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If we didn't already have a 7mm-08 to share ammo I would have went 6.5 on the second one.
jrebel:
--- Quote from: thinkingman on December 21, 2022, 09:50:59 AM ---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.
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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.
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