rifle for a 10yo

[Shootmoore]

5 to 3 for the 243.
everything sayed her i agree with,my kid is a her and she is very strong and in shape(doing ballet for 4 years).
i want the the 30-30 but the 243 i think is a smarter choice.i dont know what to do,want over desire kinda sucks.
the 30-30 has a good safty

I would see if she can work the action of the lever gun while keeping the rifle on the shoulder.  I love lever guns, but there can be issues especially in cold weather with the ease of chambering the round on the shoulder. 

Shootmoore

[nwhunter]

My ten year old prefers my old 3030 lever over the 6mm with a scope I got him for deer and bear hunting here on the coast. Its a great gun for here but if it were open country and longer shots he would be packing something with a scope. Anything I look at for a kid I want the safest action possible and my 3030 where you have to let the hammer down after you jack in a shell is not the easiest thing for a kid to do vs a bolt action that has a 3 pt safety. For an all around gun that would be the most versatile and safest my vote is with the 243. nwhunter

[wrangler]

But the 30.30 is a legend. And it is accurate with a scope on it. Get one of those new Redfield scopes and it will be dead on out to 150 yards. Perfect for all kinds of game here in the NW. It is also alot of fun to shoot. Next to no kick and the lever action is smooth and fun.

Everyone should own a Marlin 30.30!! Just my 

just cause its a legend doesn't mean its not a pos caliber. if its between those 2 it's not even close, get the .243.

[elksnout]

I purchased the Remington Model 7 Youth in .243 for my son. I think he was ten or eleven at the time.  Great little handling rifle. Maybe a little safer then a lever gun with regards to the safety ?? Now it's in my cabinet, awaiting grand children.

[jackelope]

I gotta believe a 30-30 would rock a 10 year old. We picked up a H and R youth handi-rifle in .243 for my buddy's little 11 year old boy(he's a little *censored*) and he shoots it all day long. I bet it weighs about 6 pounds all up and disappears in the scabbard of my eberlestock pack its so tiny.

[jackelope]

p.s. wrangler, a 30-30 is far from a p.o.s. caliber...lets keep it realistic.

[high country]

I am in the bolt gun camp......less things for a young kid to remember. there is no half cock and cross bolts, hammers accidentilly falling......

[jackelope]

for size comparison

[toyman2]

lots of good points here.
i hunted with a 243 for awile but never killed anything with it.
most all the shots around here are about 75-150yrds.i think the longest shot i ever have took was 300yrds.
who woulda ever thought this was such a tough decision

[WonkyWapiti]

Keep up the advice guys, I'm also thinking of getting a rifle for my 12 yo dau.  I wanna get her something that she will enjoy shooting, I am gonna get her into hunter ed this year.  I also like the idea of a .243 as a backup varmint rifle for me.  

[toyman2]

that is what its all about,what a cool pic thank you.(assuming the little man shot him)

[MissinCaliBlacktails]

I got a 243 for sale in the classifieds section. Take a look.

[toyman2]

no pics can u E-mail some to me  mmcp15@q.com

[700xcr]

Kids like camoflouge guns. So does the adults while coyote hunting. A Remington model 7 Predeator in 243win. It is shorter in length of pull and overall. heres a link to see.
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-seven/model-seven-predator.aspx

[timberghost72]

I really like shooting my Marlin 30-30 with open sights but the .243 is probably a better choice.  How about just buying both  They're both great guns to own.