Post by: Gamehunter034 on August 27, 2020, 09:57:41 AM
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Post by: Stein on August 27, 2020, 10:02:47 AM
It all depends on the child, but you will have trouble finding a better option for youth than the .243.
Post by: Rainier10 on August 27, 2020, 10:05:49 AM
I would suggest having her get lots of practice shooting a .22 and then have her shoot the .243 end of September a couple of times just to make sure she is on.
Hearing protection is vital even when hunting and only taking one shot, says the guy who has had hearing aids since he was 44.
Post by: brokentrail on August 27, 2020, 10:08:16 AM
If you shoot often, I still think the low recoil rounds would give her the chance to shoot the .243, use it, etc, without becoming afraid of it.
Post by: h20hunter on August 27, 2020, 10:08:37 AM
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Post by: Jonathan_S on August 27, 2020, 10:13:10 AM
My nephews put 700 rounds downrange on a Ruger American 6Creed. One is a 45# 6 yr old if that tells you anything. I would have been a much better shooter if I'd practiced like that.
Post by: Gamehunter034 on August 27, 2020, 10:14:20 AM
.243 is perfect for a youth. They even have low recoil ammunition that you can get for them. Although when you get an animal in front of her she won't feel the recoil at all.I should’ve mentioned she does have a 22 and has shot it a bunch without issues when we do get out and shoot and loves it. I will definitely have her wear her ear safety while hunting. I will look into the lower recoil ammo I never really thought of that. Thanks!
I would suggest having her get lots of practice shooting a .22 and then have her shoot the .243 end of September a couple of times just to make sure she is on.
Hearing protection is vital even when hunting and only taking one shot, says the guy who has had hearing aids since he was 44.
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Post by: Gamehunter034 on August 27, 2020, 10:14:55 AM
I'm a huge fan of the .243 and 6mm Creedmoor for teaching younger shooters. The factory low recoil rounds are great and if you reload, you can get substantially lower recoil with H4895 and lowest of all with TrailBoss. (rimfire recoil and noise). Couple days before a deer hunt, I'll sight it back in for killing loads.Awesome good to hear!
My nephews put 700 rounds downrange on a Ruger American 6Creed. One is a 45# 6 yr old if that tells you anything. I would have been a much better shooter if I'd practiced like that.
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Post by: Gamehunter034 on August 27, 2020, 10:15:54 AM
My advice is while you are planning her introduction take advantage now and get on the supressed bandwagon. Will even further enhance her experience.I’ve considered suppressed just haven’t made the jump quite yet for myself even.
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on August 28, 2020, 02:38:32 PM
For what it's worth, I have a buddy up in Colville who is a national champion shooter and has taught a lot of kids to shoot. He is a huge fan of putting suppressors on kid's guns. He says that the difference between kids that learn to shoot on guns that kick and are loud and kids that shoot on guns that don't is worth the trouble. His kids are grown now, but he has a suppressed .243 that he keeps just for teaching young kids. :twocents:
Post by: Pathfinder101 on August 28, 2020, 02:43:19 PM
.243 is perfect for a youth. They even have low recoil ammunition that you can get for them. Although when you get an animal in front of her she won't feel the recoil at all.I should’ve mentioned she does have a 22 and has shot it a bunch without issues when we do get out and shoot and loves it. I will definitely have her wear her ear safety while hunting. I will look into the lower recoil ammo I never really thought of that. Thanks!
I would suggest having her get lots of practice shooting a .22 and then have her shoot the .243 end of September a couple of times just to make sure she is on.
Hearing protection is vital even when hunting and only taking one shot, says the guy who has had hearing aids since he was 44.
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When I first bought reduced recoil ammo for my younger boy, I assumed that the powder charge would be lighter, affecting the ballistics. I was wrong. When we tested it, it shot with the same drop as regular ammo out to 400 yards. Turns out that they don't load it with less powder, they load it with slower burning powder.
Post by: Gamehunter034 on August 28, 2020, 08:18:14 PM
If you already have a .243, then I'd go with that. My oldest son (now 21) started with a youth model .243 and killed his first deer with it when he was 9. My younger son started with a youth model .308 and killed his first deer when he was 9 as well. His buck was 324 yards away and he shot it with reduced recoil Hornandy ammo.Thanks for the input! Think I’ll start her off on it snd go from there!
For what it's worth, I have a buddy up in Colville who is a national champion shooter and has taught a lot of kids to shoot. He is a huge fan of putting suppressors on kid's guns. He says that the difference between kids that learn to shoot on guns that kick and are loud and kids that shoot on guns that don't is worth the trouble. His kids are grown now, but he has a suppressed .243 that he keeps just for teaching young kids. :twocents:
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Post by: ghosthunter on August 28, 2020, 08:26:26 PM
If you go with a 110 Storm wit accustom she can grow with it. Never need another rifle.
Post by: Limhangerslayer on August 28, 2020, 10:50:28 PM
Post by: bobcat on August 29, 2020, 12:10:14 AM
.243 is perfect for a youth. They even have low recoil ammunition that you can get for them. Although when you get an animal in front of her she won't feel the recoil at all.I should’ve mentioned she does have a 22 and has shot it a bunch without issues when we do get out and shoot and loves it. I will definitely have her wear her ear safety while hunting. I will look into the lower recoil ammo I never really thought of that. Thanks!
I would suggest having her get lots of practice shooting a .22 and then have her shoot the .243 end of September a couple of times just to make sure she is on.
Hearing protection is vital even when hunting and only taking one shot, says the guy who has had hearing aids since he was 44.
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When I first bought reduced recoil ammo for my younger boy, I assumed that the powder charge would be lighter, affecting the ballistics. I was wrong. When we tested it, it shot with the same drop as regular ammo out to 400 yards. Turns out that they don't load it with less powder, they load it with slower burning powder.
Reduced recoil ammo is usually quite a bit less velocity than standard loads. That's the reason why the recoil is less. It's surprising that it shot the same for you out to 400 yards. But if the recoil is substantially less, I would assume the velocity is as well.
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Post by: Gamehunter034 on September 01, 2020, 09:54:12 PM
My wife & our kids started with a .243 win. Daughter still uses .243 and son has moved on to an 06 with reduced recoil ammo. Wife LOVES her 7mm-08. I have been using a .243 myself. I think it is a wonderful cartridge for young or old! A lot of dinners have been provided by a .243 around my home.Thanks for the insight C-Money!
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