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re: Youth deer rifle recommendations
Posted on 11/6/20 at 10:43 pm to dltigers3
Posted on 11/6/20 at 10:43 pm to dltigers3
Got an 8 year old I’m introducing to shooting. Started plinking with 22LR. Moved him to a Remington Model 7 in 7mm-08. Shorter bolt throw, light rifle and moderate recoil. Simple 3x9-40 scope. Plenty enough for most N American big game. I think any of the necked down 308 family would work here be it 243, 260, etc.
If I had an old 30-30 lever I would consider it a fine choice.
If I had an old 30-30 lever I would consider it a fine choice.
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Posted on 11/6/20 at 11:07 pm to dltigers3
Let him practice with a .22 with a scope just like any deer rifle he will shoot. Then only let him shoot a .243 or 7mm-08 from the stand at a deer. In the heat of the moment with the adrenaline flowing, he will not know the difference.
Posted on 11/7/20 at 6:42 am to dltigers3
Mine used an AR-15 in 6.8 spc
He’s 14 now and I’m in the process of building him a bolt action in 6.5 cm. He will use it for hunting and shooting with me in f class matches.
He’s 14 now and I’m in the process of building him a bolt action in 6.5 cm. He will use it for hunting and shooting with me in f class matches.
Posted on 11/7/20 at 6:55 am to dltigers3
AR in .300 blackout or 6.5 Grendel. Depending on how far you are shooting, both of these are great with low recoil. For long term thinking the Grendel is definitely a longer range cartridge than the .300 blackout with much better ballistics.
If you get an AR platform rifle, you have an excuse to buy more uppers. It is for the children.
Started my daughter on a .243 then bought her an AR in .300 blackout for her 16th birthday and the.300 blackout is her go to deer rifle.
Good luck!
If you get an AR platform rifle, you have an excuse to buy more uppers. It is for the children.
Started my daughter on a .243 then bought her an AR in .300 blackout for her 16th birthday and the.300 blackout is her go to deer rifle.
Good luck!
Posted on 11/7/20 at 7:24 am to dltigers3
300 blackout AR
Plenty enough for any shot a kid should take. Adjustable stock. Can’t outgrow it. Fun for the adults too
Plenty enough for any shot a kid should take. Adjustable stock. Can’t outgrow it. Fun for the adults too
Posted on 11/7/20 at 7:40 am to dltigers3
7mm08. My son(now 10) shoots it and he killed 2 deer with it last year. Barnes makes a reduced recoil round, which is nice too. Sitting in a stand right now, praying for #3.
Posted on 11/7/20 at 10:34 am to Sparty3131
I would not recommend a lever rifle if it has a hammer safety. A bolt action is the safest action.
Posted on 11/7/20 at 10:40 am to 257WBY
That is true. You have to be more careful with the hammer vs. switch/button safety. If my kid is not able to be careful with the hammer safety I would think they are too young to be using a rifle.
Posted on 11/7/20 at 11:23 am to dltigers3
Congratulations on being involved w/ your son. I'm sure you'll have innumerable fond memories as I do from hunting w/ my son.
The question of gun recommendations for newbie hunter always brings a lot of opinions and suggestions. For AR guys, I'd suggest the 6.5 Grendel or 300 Blackout. In bolt guns I'd personally suggest a 260 Rem, 7-08, 308 Win, 270 Win or 30-06. The 6.5 Creedmore will work too, but be aware ahead of time re: local availability of ammo. My local ammo doesn't carry the CM nor the 7-08. In addition, I don't think the CM has reduced recoil loads yet. A few have already mentioned using reduced recoil/managed recoil loads and I agree. A reduced recoil 308 Win load actually has less recoil than a full power 243. Unfortunately, ammo availability is a problem for everyone this year, regardless of the chamber. If you have a friend who handholds, he might can help you out. W/ equal bullet weights, a short action round like the 308 Win will always recoil less than a similar long action round, like the 30-06, because the short round uses less powder. You may want to look at a youth rifle. Be sure the gun/stock fits your son(s). Some gun makers, e.g Mossberg, make a youth rifle that has an adjustable length of pull by means of different thicknesses of the butt pad. If you get a regular youth rifle that can't be adjusted you can always later buy an adult stock as your son grows. Or you could add to the length of pull using a slip on recoil pad. The Axis looks to be a good gun. The only Mossberg bolt action I shot was very accurate. I have a Marlin bolt action that's also very inexpensive. When shooting at the range, insist on them using both the foam ear plugs and ear muffs. Consider using a "sissy pad" (small sand bag between shoulder and recoil pad) at the range. Be sure the gun has a nice recoil pad (Limbsaver or Kick Eez are two than come to mind).
When my son was 10 years old I was faced w/ the same decision as you. I bought him a Savage bolt action (w/ the scope included) in 308 Win. I almost went w/ the 7-08, but this was before factory reduced recoil loads. I planned on making my own reduced loads and already had everything to do so w/ the 308. OTOH, fast forward 15 years later and I now have a 7-08 handgun. Last fall I bought a Thompson/Center Compass in 7-08 for a "grand child's" deer rifle.
Keep us updated. Enjoy your experiences w/ your son.
The question of gun recommendations for newbie hunter always brings a lot of opinions and suggestions. For AR guys, I'd suggest the 6.5 Grendel or 300 Blackout. In bolt guns I'd personally suggest a 260 Rem, 7-08, 308 Win, 270 Win or 30-06. The 6.5 Creedmore will work too, but be aware ahead of time re: local availability of ammo. My local ammo doesn't carry the CM nor the 7-08. In addition, I don't think the CM has reduced recoil loads yet. A few have already mentioned using reduced recoil/managed recoil loads and I agree. A reduced recoil 308 Win load actually has less recoil than a full power 243. Unfortunately, ammo availability is a problem for everyone this year, regardless of the chamber. If you have a friend who handholds, he might can help you out. W/ equal bullet weights, a short action round like the 308 Win will always recoil less than a similar long action round, like the 30-06, because the short round uses less powder. You may want to look at a youth rifle. Be sure the gun/stock fits your son(s). Some gun makers, e.g Mossberg, make a youth rifle that has an adjustable length of pull by means of different thicknesses of the butt pad. If you get a regular youth rifle that can't be adjusted you can always later buy an adult stock as your son grows. Or you could add to the length of pull using a slip on recoil pad. The Axis looks to be a good gun. The only Mossberg bolt action I shot was very accurate. I have a Marlin bolt action that's also very inexpensive. When shooting at the range, insist on them using both the foam ear plugs and ear muffs. Consider using a "sissy pad" (small sand bag between shoulder and recoil pad) at the range. Be sure the gun has a nice recoil pad (Limbsaver or Kick Eez are two than come to mind).
When my son was 10 years old I was faced w/ the same decision as you. I bought him a Savage bolt action (w/ the scope included) in 308 Win. I almost went w/ the 7-08, but this was before factory reduced recoil loads. I planned on making my own reduced loads and already had everything to do so w/ the 308. OTOH, fast forward 15 years later and I now have a 7-08 handgun. Last fall I bought a Thompson/Center Compass in 7-08 for a "grand child's" deer rifle.
Keep us updated. Enjoy your experiences w/ your son.
Posted on 11/7/20 at 6:24 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
Savage Axis at Academy or Walmart in 6.5 creed
Right at 300.00 and may have a scope on it
Right at 300.00 and may have a scope on it
Posted on 11/7/20 at 6:26 pm to dltigers3
Buy him a compact Tikka in 7mm-08 then go ahead and buy a full size stock for it. he'll be set with a deer rifle for life
Posted on 11/8/20 at 3:43 pm to wiltznucs
quote:You have a interest in an older Marlin 30-30? If so e-mail me unclejhim@att.net
f I had an old 30-30 lever I would consider it a fine choice.
This post was edited on 11/8/20 at 8:00 pm
Posted on 11/8/20 at 8:33 pm to dltigers3
Watched my 7 year old nephew kill his first deer yesterday with a youth 7mm 08. That caliber is what I started my kid on too. He's in high school and still prefers taking the 7-08.
Posted on 11/8/20 at 8:59 pm to Jcrew
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He's in high school and still prefers taking the 7-08.
I’m 38 and still prefer my 7mm-08
Posted on 11/8/20 at 9:53 pm to dltigers3
7mm08, super effective and he will be able hunt any deer for many years. Low recoil but deadly.
Posted on 11/9/20 at 10:47 am to jmh5724
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’m 38 and still prefer my 7mm-08
Lol I always laugh when I hear some say get them a 7mm08 and then you can get them a “grownup” gun later on.
You know something like a 308 ,, it would be cool if someone would neck a 308 down to shoot 7mm boolits...
Posted on 11/9/20 at 11:51 am to dltigers3
Posted on 11/9/20 at 1:06 pm to Ol boy
I will probably give mine to my son in a few years and buy myself another one. I love it, no need for anything else in piney woods.
Posted on 11/9/20 at 1:25 pm to dltigers3
Anyone have a bolt action youth rifle that their kids have outgrown? I might be interested.
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