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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: woodsmen on November 09, 2014, 10:30:30 AM

Title: Son's first rifle
Post by: woodsmen on November 09, 2014, 10:30:30 AM: Hey all, just wanted to pick your brains.... I am planning on buying my boy his first rifle this Chistmas. He will turn 8 on Xmas day. I was thinking maybe a little .22, but also want something he can use for a first deer rifle. I am wondering what recommendations you all might have or what worked for your boys. Any help is appreciated.
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Title: Re: Son's first rifle
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 09, 2014, 10:40:58 AM: One option for you.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=451929258 (http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=451929258)

For a 22 the ruger American bolt action or ruger 10/22 would be my pick.

For a deer rifle ruger American compact or tikka compact.
Title: Re: Son's first rifle
Post by: stigalla on November 09, 2014, 11:24:02 AM: Easy choice for a lil guy.. Ruger M77 Hawkeye All Weather .243 Win. It's a great gun that will last until he wants to give it to his son, the .243 is a great caliber and a tac driver at 300yrds. Imo tho is the best gun for anyone with a small frame, and being a tiger it has a quality that will out last all of us
Title: Re: Son's first rifle
Post by: JakeLand on November 09, 2014, 01:52:11 PM: T/C encore get a barrel in a small varmit caliber and as he grows you get larger caliber barrels as gifts for him then he ends up with every caliber needed or wanted IMO
Title: Re: Son's first rifle
Post by: raydog on November 09, 2014, 02:26:20 PM: 300rum!

JK. 257 roberts is an awesome caliber
Title: Re: Son's first rifle
Post by: 2labs on November 09, 2014, 02:30:42 PM: Rossi with a .22 and a .243 barrel. Single shot break action