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Originally Posted by Hogie135
My daughter is getting to the age where in the next year or two she will be hunting with me. Shes almost 11 and with a small frame. I'm starting to look at guns for her to practice with. I'm going to start her out with a 22 wmr to get used to shooting. Develop some good shooting techniques.
Which cartridge would you start a young one out with for deer? 7mm08 or 243? I know they will both kill deer but I'm thinking of more recoil and killing capabilities for a youth. Shes done some shooting with me, mostly 22lr but I want to actually start building her up for when shes 12.
Or maybe something else I haven't thought of?
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You can buy good used 6.5x55’s off of Tradex for $300.
Hack the stock back and your pretty much set.
If your into more modern stuff, think along the lines of .243, 6.5quagmire, 6.5x55, .260, .257Roberts, .250/3000, .25’06, .270Win, 7x57, 7mm-08, 30/30, .308Win.
I’m not a fan of the 20 inch barreled supposed youth model rifles, I feel the short barrel makes the perceived muzzle blast objectionable and leads to nasty flinches.
Just make sure the stock fits her.