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Young Calgunners This forum is for our younger members, the sons and daughters of Calgunners, younger guests and their parents. |
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First Deer Rifle Caliber
My son is 12 he is doing Hunter safety and I am trying to decide on a first deer rifle for him I am leaning towards a savage youth model in a 243 WIN since I also have a 243 and can reload them. My other option is to take an old Remington Model 788 that is like new it is a 6MM and mount a scope on it and let him use it I am thinking since the 6MM is like new and was my grandfathers I may not choose to do it especially since it is in like new condition. So I guess is I am looking for advice as far as youth brands go and what other Cal gun Members know from there experiences.
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I got my son a 243 for his first deer rifle. I found a used Ruger M77 with a Lupy scope for 500 bucks. I figure he will want the Savage 99 in 308 I got him before long. 30-30 is not a bad choice either. I also noticed 257 Roberts being used by youths as well.
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The 6mm will work fine, I think that the 260 Rem is about perfect for younger hunters but sadly few manufacturers chamber it anymore.
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My son is 12 he is doing Hunter safety and I am trying to decide on a first deer rifle for him I am leaning towards a savage youth model in a 243 WIN since I also have a 243 and can reload them
There you go. Great little caliber, easy recoil, and you have experience with it. After he grows I assume you could restock the gun to full size and he will have a good shooter for a long time. |
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+1 For the .260rem! If you could find a Remington 700 or a model 7 in .260, that would be my first choice. With that said the .243 is a fantastic caliber, my Savage model 16 is very accurate with 70gr SMK's and 85gr Barnes TSX's.
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I think that I am going to start looking for a used 243 for him all of the calibers you mention are good calibers although I would think a 30-30 would be a better choice for a little older shooter IMHO. The 243 has very little recoil. Now i must choose wood or synthetic stock I have never owned a gun with a synthetic stock I am leaning towards a synthetic due too weight they are a lot lighter as far as a scope I will probably hit cabelas or some where and try and get something decent but not too expensive.
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It all depends on where you plan to hunt
My first deer gun was a marlin 336 with iron sights and its what I would recommend for anyone hunting 100 yards or closer
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More than likely his hunting I am guessing will be out of the 100 yard threshold but you never know i am going to get something that will take a scope but it will be a budget scope until he learns to take care of what he has and I expect he will have a few falls and would rather the damage occur to a cheaper scope. The marlins are excellent first guns.
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My first was a Winchester 94 in .30-30. Second was an SKS in 7.62x39MM. This was back in Georgia and the terrain really didn't support the use of scopes so all of my rifles were irons only.
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30-30 for close hunting. .243 bolt is great choice for farther out. You can buy your son a leupold for under $200 and they do have a great warranty department.
You might also be surprised on how well your son takes care of his rig. My son's started hunting a bit earlier and they always took care of their equipment. Good luck and good hunting. |
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I am thinking about letting go of my first deer rifle. Is your son left or right handed? I have a Remington 700 left handed 243 Win. with Leupold 3x9 scope.
It was a great first deer rifle for me! It is in excellent condition. Good luck with whatever you choose! |
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My first deer gun was a .243, Winchester model 70 Pre 64 feather weight. THANKS DAD! Never shot a deer with it but plenty of pigs. Now shooting a pre 64 Model 70 in .270. Get a .243! Good for black tail and coyotes.
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