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Recoil comparison- .223 vs .243 vs 30-30
Posted on 1/12/14 at 4:26 pm
Posted on 1/12/14 at 4:26 pm
Ok guys, we're wrapping up this hunting season next weekend. My son will turn 6 next month and weighs 58lbs. He currently shoots a .223 bolt action like a pro. The recoil barely affects him, he says it doesn't kick at all.
So, I have a 30-30 in the closet collecting dust. Is it time to pass down the 30-30 or will that be a bit much? I've been looking at .243s, they've got some pretty good deals going on right now. I'm gonna take the 30-30 with us next weekend to let him try it out.
Thanks in advance for any help
So, I have a 30-30 in the closet collecting dust. Is it time to pass down the 30-30 or will that be a bit much? I've been looking at .243s, they've got some pretty good deals going on right now. I'm gonna take the 30-30 with us next weekend to let him try it out.
Thanks in advance for any help
This post was edited on 1/12/14 at 4:40 pm
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Posted on 1/12/14 at 4:28 pm to TexasTiger01
What deals are you seeing in the 243? Thinking about getting one for myself for something different.
Posted on 1/12/14 at 4:30 pm to TexasTiger01
i would just see if he likes the 30-30 before i got the 243. I have zero issues with a 243 but the 30-30 would be fine. Talk it up big before letting him use it and get him excited about it and not scared. Again, nothing wrong with 30-30 i use mine more than any deer rifle i own. Also look into 7mm-08 reduced recoil for him. That is a fine round and something he can use along time!
Posted on 1/12/14 at 4:32 pm to TexasTiger01
Since you already have the .30-30 let him try it.
If you're going to buy him a rifle, buy a 7mm-08 instead of a .243
If you're going to buy him a rifle, buy a 7mm-08 instead of a .243
Posted on 1/12/14 at 5:00 pm to TexasTiger01
Buy the 243 or 7mm 08. Let him try the 30-30. That way it's a win win.
Posted on 1/12/14 at 6:06 pm to TexasTiger01
Bypass the youth model(unless its a decent bolt gun that you can put a adult stock on later) and get a 7mm-08. The reason I say bypass the youth model is because seems what most people choose for a youth model is the crack barrel rifles. Those sumbucks can packa lot bigger punch than a full size in the same caliber.
This post was edited on 1/12/14 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 1/12/14 at 6:16 pm to TexasTiger01
I like the .260 or 7mm-08 better than a .243 personally. My some has a .243 but, I didn't buy it for him, my FNL did. My wife has a Rem Model 7 youth .260 and I LOVE it!! I use it when I climb or hunt loc-ons. I've killed deer over 300 yards with it too. The recoil is slightly more then a .243 and is comparable to a 7mm-08.
Plus I think it would be mor versatile as he gets older.
Also make sure the stock fits him, have him put the stock in his elbow instead of his shoulder, see where his finger is on he trigger, not touching, it's to big, finger through to last knuckle, to small.
Good luck!
Plus I think it would be mor versatile as he gets older.
Also make sure the stock fits him, have him put the stock in his elbow instead of his shoulder, see where his finger is on he trigger, not touching, it's to big, finger through to last knuckle, to small.
Good luck!
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:33 am to TexasTiger01
Let him shoot the 30-30. If he likes it, you're in luck. Tell your wife that he can't handle it and go buy yourself another rifle that you really want. She's not going to be looking at the caliber anyway. And since it's for her baby, you won't have to listen to her near as long as it if was for you. Hope this helps.
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