budget .243 for youth???

[romaknows]

Hey everyone, my friends 13 year old daughter is interested in hunting and i would like to buy her her own rifle to start practicing with(her father past away in 99).I dont have a ton of money to spend but i also dont want junk.I really want to know if there is certin models to stay away from.(she is very tall for her age so an adult stock will do).
               Thank you     

[JohnVH]

the savage stevens 200 models, awesome shooters and are cheap!

[coriantonk]

Have a look at the Marlin X7 series.  Youth or adult, if you watch for a sale, you can pick the rifle and A scope for under $400.  They come with a trigger alot like the Savage Accutrigger.

[deerhunter_98520]

i hunt with a rem 788 and love it

[carpsniperg2]

Tikka makes some great rifles. I would for sure check them out! You can find them at gun shows and most shops for around 450-500. Sometimes even cheaper if you can find a promo deal or store coupon.

[CAMPMEAT]

Savage Axis  www.lowpriceguns.com

[KFhunter]

Savage Axis  www.lowpriceguns.com

almost bought one of those, but then I tried out the remmy 700 sps compact and thought the extra money was well spent.
 
the axis was very bad

[CAMPMEAT]

Savage Axis  www.lowpriceguns.com

almost bought one of those, but then I tried out the remmy 700 sps compact and thought the extra money was well spent.
 
the axis was very bad
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............but it's for a beginner. Thne she can graduate to a better gun.

[fish vacuum]

There are some really solid rifles in the lower end of the price spectrum. Personally, I like Savage rifles. Marlin and Mossberg both come to mind right away for affordable yet very functional guns. I'd pick one of them over a low-end Remington. 

[KillBilly]

Cabelas has the rossi setup right now... I think it is 20ga. .22 & .243  for $279.00 right now. Great deal for a youth.

[Slenk]

the savage stevens 200 models, awesome shooters and are cheap!

I have used Savage rifles for over 40 yrs.
Buy her a Savage or Stevens . But stay away from the AxisTheir triggers are not nice and the stocks are weak in the grip are. If you go to the Savage Shooters forum you can read up on them. Also no replacement stocks are available for the Axis.

[C-Money]

Remington model 7 youth, sweet shooting, moderately priced.

[rasbo]

Remington model 7 youth, sweet shooting, moderately priced.

X2 bought one for the spousal unit and I carry it more often now great gun

[BOWHUNTER45]

3x I own 2 and they both shoot awesome.....a .243 and a .223....No problem reaching out there with the shorter barrel 

[kckrawler]

Stay away from the Remington 770. The price is tempting but the gun is a pile...