Rossi Matched Pr Combo Shotgun/Rifle 223/20
Im considering purchasing one of these for my 13 year old daughter, who has decided that she wants to hunt with me and the three boys. I was thinking I could kill two birds with one stone. I have several shotguns and deer rifles in the safe, but nothing that I would really want her to start out with.
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated! I do have a Savage Model 24 in 222/20 that she could use, but I think the selector switch might be just a little confusing for a beginner! She has been shooting quite often with me and has shot my 270,308, and 25/06 with no problem off the bench, but all I feel are much to big and heavy for her to be toting around the woods.
The Ruger youth models are very nice but a little more than I want to spend until I see if she's going to continue hunting or not. Then I would still have to purchase her a shot gun to use.
What do you guys think?
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Your opinions would be greatly appreciated! I do have a Savage Model 24 in 222/20 that she could use, but I think the selector switch might be just a little confusing for a beginner! She has been shooting quite often with me and has shot my 270,308, and 25/06 with no problem off the bench, but all I feel are much to big and heavy for her to be toting around the woods.
The Ruger youth models are very nice but a little more than I want to spend until I see if she's going to continue hunting or not. Then I would still have to purchase her a shot gun to use.
What do you guys think?
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
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I'd get something that could grow with her. Thought it may be more than you want to spend, something like a youth model Remington or Ruger may be ideal. Because all you would have to do is put it in a new stock when she gets older and if she doesn't want it then it will be something you can use. Not only that but you can always utilize the action to pretty much build any type of rifle you want.
If you get her a shot gun, I'd highly recommend a Remington 1100, soly because aftermarket stuff is available it she quits hunting it can always be modified for use for someone else. Not only that but being semi auto, the 12ga will seem lower reciol, so you wouldn't have to settle for a 20ga or smaller that may have no use later.0 -
I am really fond of the NEF youth guns. The one Alglore sent Brandon in 243 is SWEET! Now if my scanner would come back from the dead, I would post a pic of it! One thing about them, you can send the gun back in, have another barrel fitted to it, and basically have another gun with the same stock. Brandon's is going in for the muzzleloader sometime this summer. Cost is app. $70. He also has a NEF 410 that is a neat little shooter.
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Depending on her strength, the Savage 24 might be a little barrel heavy for a young teenage girl. My wife doesn't even like the barrel weight of my 22/410.
It sounds to me like you might be down the right road, but I too woulc consider looking at something that would likely grow a little more as she does (20 gauge 870, 1100, or 1300 win, 500 mossberg, etc).
Good luck and it is great to get her involved...
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I have a NEF 20 guage that I bought for my son, it isn't a bad little gun, she could use that for birds, but Id still need something for her to use for deer.
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Pa, I think they make one in .243 as well. It'd probably be a good purchase. Kill two birds with one stone more or less. You might check with EAA as well, they have/had some combos in bigger calibers as well. I'll check the catalogs at home tonight. 0 -
PABOOGER; A 223 for her to hunt deer with may be a good idea in some states. BUT I grew up in PA and my family still resides there. A 223 is not legal for deer in PA. I check every so often on the new law changes there and as of 2002 and earlier.{Center Fire No Smaller than 25 caliber} is the law. Awthowe most game wardens dont say anything if your using a (22-250,243)even though these are smaller than 25 cal. [8)] 0 -
We sell a ton of the matched pair Rossi's and for the $$ you cant go wrong. You should be able to buy this for under $200 if memory serves me correctly. I am on the PA border and know several guys who shoot .6mm's and .243's so it is hard to believe that there is a PA law on them. The quality is good on these rifles and with a single shot it is safe . I would highly recommend these rifles. 0 -
Bambisleigher: Ive lived in Pa. all my life and you are wrong on this one!! You can use any center rifle caliber for deer. Heck Ive killed alot of them with the .222 and my son got his first deer with the 22 Hornet! Don't know where your getting your info from but it's wrong!
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Get a Remington ADL Youth in 243 or 7-08. It has a 20" bbl and the stock is shorter than standard. The gun is light and these calibers offer very mild recoil. The synthetic stock will serve any youth well. You stated you already have a 20ga for her to use, put your money to a higher quality firearm that will last her into adulthood. 0 -
Get a Remington ADL Youth in 243 or 7-08. It has a 20" bbl and the stock is shorter than standard. The gun is light and these calibers offer very mild recoil. The synthetic stock will serve any youth well. You stated you already have a 20ga for her to use, put your money to a higher quality firearm that will last her into adulthood. 0 -
pabooger,I can only speak from my own experience on the Rossi combo's.I have the 12 ga/22 mag. combo and the rifle barrel does not fit tight to the reciever. Poor quality wood also, but it isn't worth the time or expence to send it back. I just chalk it up to a lesson well learned. A poor gun is useless,a good gun is priceless !dass555 0
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