I bought my boy a browning Citori micro Midas in a 20 gauge for his lefty shotgun. He loves it. When he outgrows it his sister or mother can shoot it. I also bought a slip on pad with it so it can grow with him for a year or so.
For a rifle I bought an xbolt in .270. It was a bit too big a first but he grew into it over the year. I didn't go with a youth rifle because I wanted something he could use forever and he is a strong kid with longer arms. It worked out for us.
I think if I had it to do over again I would buy a 7-08. Especially with a gun that didn't fit the best the recoil was unexpectedly sharp until he grew into it a bit.
With a girl I would look at a youth model. She won't likely outgrow the gun.
Good luck.
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