Post by: ridgefire on August 29, 2009, 09:00:20 PM
Post by: rainshadow1 on August 29, 2009, 09:04:06 PM
Lots of options.
I'd vote for getting an Encore for him to hunt with. Lots of barrel interchanging options to cover almost anything in the woods (eventually), not heavy, but heavy enough to hold the recoil down a little, and the break action single shot is one of the best training guns.
I'd go 243, or if he's a big kid something like 270. Again, TONS of options...
Post by: bobcat on August 29, 2009, 09:11:14 PM
http://www.savagearms.com/11f.htm
You might also look at the Howa. They have a youth model available that comes with two stocks. One short, and one longer for when he grows up and is ready for a regular full length stock.
See it here:
http://www.legacysports.com/products/howa/specs/specs_youth2n1.html
Post by: littlebuf on August 29, 2009, 09:44:13 PM
Post by: Mookie on August 30, 2009, 12:58:12 AM
If you want to upgrade your barrel you can send it to NEF and have them put one one in any caliber/guage you want, with some exceptions
http://galleryofguns.com/genie/Default.aspx?item=72681&mfg=Harrington+%26+Richardson&mdl=All&cat=2&type=Rifle&cal=243&fin=Blue&sit=All
Another cheaper option is the Rossi combo, same basic idea but you can also get the rimfire barrels as well
http://galleryofguns.com/genie/Default.aspx?item=S2022243YBL&mfg=Rossi&mdl=Trifecta&cat=2&type=Rifle+%26+Shotgun+Combo&cal=243|22LR|20+Gauge&fin=Blue&sit=All
Post by: ICEMAN on August 30, 2009, 06:08:26 AM
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Post by: runningboard on August 30, 2009, 11:31:10 AM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,31426.0.html
I bought one for my 4'-11" wife and it is a good rifle for mostly deer, ocassional elk. Savage, Howa, Remington bolts, T/C ,H & R/ NEF all make good youth models among many others. good luck in your search and good luck to your boy in the field this season!
Post by: littletoes on August 30, 2009, 03:07:20 PM
The other rifles we have in this configuration have taken deer cleanly, and shoot very well.
Good luck with your choice, your running out of practice time! ;)
Post by: gasman on August 30, 2009, 04:53:04 PM
My daughter has one in 270 and fits her good.
Small frame gun light weight and accurate :mgun:
and at $250 :whoo:
Post by: ridgefire on August 30, 2009, 08:03:22 PM
Post by: gasman on August 30, 2009, 08:12:32 PM
i live in monroe where is the best place to go to look at these rifles
Most all you gun shops or sporting goods store will carrry the NEF.
We got our daughters gun at Wharehouse sports
Post by: HUNT on August 30, 2009, 08:31:16 PM
I bought the Remington model 7. My older son used it for a couple years, killed 2 bucks with it and then moved to the 270 last year. My middle son used it last year when he was 8 and killed his first buck with it and will use it again this year. They love to shoot it.
Post by: bobcat on August 30, 2009, 08:35:11 PM
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Post by: ICEMAN on August 31, 2009, 09:18:20 PM
My daughter cannot even shoot a normal length stock...
Post by: lamar_hunter on August 31, 2009, 09:36:00 PM
Post by: runamuk on August 31, 2009, 09:42:35 PM
You guys are forgetting that kids need shorter stocks and lighter guns...not just about recoil.
My daughter cannot even shoot a normal length stock...
the ruger compact in .243 or 7-08 ;)
Post by: JoshT on August 31, 2009, 10:07:23 PM
The Howa "youth" model is the best I've seen for the money, the addition of a standard length stock makes a ton of sense too. I'd look at the 7mm-08 for an all-around gun... but if only deer are on the menu... then the .243 is more than capable.
Fitting the young shooter is far more important than the caliber... a poorly fit rifle in .243 will be a lot touger on a new shooter than a properly fit 7mm-08... both in the recoil department, as well as accurate shooting in the field. My advice is take him to the shop... or better yet a couple shops... and find the gun that he's most comfortable with. THEN, pick a caliber. If you don't handload... then consider what's available in factory loads. If you do handload, then it really doesn't matter what caliber you select, because you can tailor the loads to the shooter and the game at hand.
Congrats to your son, and I hope you have a wonderful time afield for years to come.
Post by: HUNT on September 01, 2009, 08:04:35 AM
You guys are forgetting that kids need shorter stocks and lighter guns...not just about recoil.
My daughter cannot even shoot a normal length stock...
The Model 7 is shorter and lighter. Aftermarket synthetic stocks are readily available.
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