what model youth rifle ?

juddroy

January 01, 2004 18:01

I am trying to figure out what youth model,and make would be best for me to buy for my kid.SHE will be needing to get ready as a next generation hunter.I am most likely going with the 243 cartridge.Are the Rem. model 7's worth the time or ? Also iron sights are must.


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  punchie

  January 01, 2004 18:08

  Yes, the Mod 7 is an excellent choice!!!!
  
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  drl50

  January 02, 2004 05:09

  Consider the Savage Youth model. Great value for the money. Highly rated. There are several on GB auctions.
  
  
  
  
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  Mobuck

  January 02, 2004 16:12

  I started my older son with a 700 Rem in 243 with a shortened stock. My daughter started with a Savage 10 in 223 Rem with a shortened stock. My younger son started with a 700 in 22-250 and the stock off the 243 his brother out grew. The Savage youth model is a very good rifle for the price. They are a little heavier than the Model 7 and about the same as the 700. The Savage has a full length (22") barrel while the 7&700 use a 20" which isn't a big deal. The 223 is a fairly good deer killer if you carefully choose the angle and distance of the shot. The 243 is much better but also recoils more. I always sat next to my kids and kept control of the situation. I've just read that Remington is coming out with a lower recoil 270 & 30/06 ammo to allow new shooters to use bigger caliber guns w/o getting beat up.
  
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  260

  January 03, 2004 04:21

  go with the remington. a salvage (yes i spelled it right)is cheap and not the quality as a rem.

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  string

  January 03, 2004 05:16

  Buy him a 243 Ruger Compact.I bought one for my son and he loves it.This is one sweet little gun.He used it on a 250lb. hog here in Cal. The gun is super accurate without all the weight.I would say this is your best bet.Just my 2 cents!

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  juddroy

  January 03, 2004 06:54

  I do appreciate everyones suggestions.Lots of food for thought
  
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