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Deer Rifle for 10yr old
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04/06/15 10:56 AM
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I was in the process of getting a remington model 7 sent to Derrick for barreling but a customer in my dad's shop offered me $600 for it to use as a truck gun on the farm so it's gone. Now I don't have any spare actions that to use for a build and really don't want to spend that kind of money for a rifle that will not fit my boys in five years. What are your recommendations on a factory rifle for a lanky 10yr old?
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Re: Deer Rifle for 10yr old
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04/06/15 11:28 AM
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Savage Edge or Ruger American.
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Re: Deer Rifle for 10yr old
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04/06/15 12:12 PM
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I would go with a Savage or Ruger. Both are good values
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04/06/15 12:31 PM
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I would prefer something with at least a 22in barrel.
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04/06/15 12:59 PM
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I would look at a wby vanguard. The one I have has been great.
At 10 years old I started hunting with a Rem 700 270 win and had no problems with the size of the rifle or shooting it and I wasn't a big for my age kid, just your average joe... story of my life.
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04/06/15 01:14 PM
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Suggestions above are good ones.... Although going from a Horizon customized Rem 7 to those is kinda like waking up Chrismas morning expecting a Daisy Red Ryder and getting socks and underwear.
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04/06/15 01:15 PM
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I have a browning 25-06 A-bolt I haven't shot in years I might try. I would rather something in a 6.5, never cared to much for .25 cal's. I've had them shooting a AR last few years but its time to turn up the horsepower.
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04/06/15 01:17 PM
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Shot my FIL"S Rem 700 25-06. Like you I have never cared much for the caliber, but it does seem to bring a decent amount of killing power and range to the table with surprisingly low recoil. I figured being based on the '06 family it would have a little more rumble, but was very mild.
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04/06/15 01:51 PM
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Most people on here turn their nose up at the H&R single shots but they have proven to be reliable and accurate over the years. I agree with the 25-06. In 100-120gr bullet they are very deadly with mild recoil. I prefer the 7-08 but it has more felt recoil to me. The H&R has several stock options that can bought for about $25 so you can cut away on them as the child grows to get the length of pull correct.
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04/06/15 02:03 PM
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I bought my kids just recently a CVA youth rifle. Single shot .243 and I LOVE IT!!!!!! It fits my kids just fine and it's not so short that I can't shoot it. And I live to shoot it. It is a very very accurate gun. Paid $250 and that included scope. All I've done is put a sling on it. Maybe a new scope one day but for now it stays. Absolutely worth the money
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04/06/15 02:11 PM
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I would prefer something with at least a 22in barrel. Savage Trophy Hunter youth package would fit the bill, and comes with a decent scope.
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04/06/15 02:27 PM
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My 10 yr old shoots a Rem 700 7mm-08. Recoil is not a problem with 140 gr bullets, but reduced recoil ammo is available if recoil is a problem. Personally my setup doesn't seem to punch any more than a 243 would.
Being a 700 action, Horizon can always make something of if in the future if I would decide to go that route. Your son could continue to shoot a 7-08 for as long as he likes no need to "graduate" to a larger caliber when he becomes older. I've just about given up on all of my rifles and now carry that 7-08 even when I'm not hunting with the kids.
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04/06/15 02:55 PM
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I started my boy with a Savage Axis 22-250.. No complaints
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04/06/15 03:13 PM
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Ruger American Compact 12.5 LOP 18" Barrel IIRC...243 or 308 (with managed recoil ammo to start)...
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04/06/15 03:21 PM
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Remington 700 in a 243...he can grow with it and will probably keep for the rest of his life.
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04/06/15 03:41 PM
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Savage 11 Trophy Youth Hunter package in .243. Comes with a Nikon scope which will work great. As he gets older, replace the scope, buy a new stock to fit him for 100 bucks. He can keep the gun forever and if he wants a bigger caliber down the road replace the barrel with 6.5 creedmoor or .308.
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04/06/15 03:58 PM
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Savage 11 doesn't look bad, might have to go with a short barrel.
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04/06/15 04:03 PM
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Currently Remingtons are having quality issues, low end Savage like Axis or Stevens 200 (if you can still find one) also Ruger American. 7mm-08 with managed recoil loads to start with then he can grow into in, and kids grow fast after 12 or so. The .243 will remain lower end on caliber when the 7mm-08 can be loaded up to taking larger game like elk, moose even bear.
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04/06/15 04:18 PM
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I have a browning 25-06 A-bolt I haven't shot in years I might try. I would rather something in a 6.5, never cared to much for .25 cal's. I've had them shooting a AR last few years but its time to turn up the horsepower. Why not buy another upper in 6.8 or 6.5, especially if they're already used to the rifle?
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04/06/15 04:40 PM
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Savage 11 doesn't look bad, might have to go with a short barrel. The youth models come with a 20" barrel, works well for that age. I like using it for that matter-makes a good coyote rig.
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04/06/15 04:41 PM
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This is my thought's on a youth rifle if you are building one and reload. 257 Roberts with a 100 gr. or a 7 x57 mauser with a 120 gr, or a savage 250\300 100 gr. for the lightest recoil. If you buying a gun I would recommend a 243 win. You could take your a bolt 25\06 and download it with 257 Roberts powder charged. I had two big boy and I had then shooting a rem 742 semi auto in 308 by the time they were six. If you can find a good used semi auto in 6mm or 243 would be sweet.
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04/06/15 04:49 PM
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Not getting one built, only wanting to spend $700 max. I do handload for all my rifles and will be for this one. I have a .243 in a AR 10 but is to heavy for them.
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04/06/15 04:57 PM
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Light weight ar in 300blk or 6.8 would be good deer medicine.
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04/06/15 05:20 PM
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I honestly think most of it is preference. I haven't owned or laid hands on a non bargain buy(read rem 710/770 etc.) factory rifle that didn't shoot fine with factory or handloads. Have a pretty recent vanguard, savage and rem 700 all shoot great with my handloads and could be had in your budget.
I think caliber and practice are going to be you most important focus points. I think a 243 makes a lot of sense, but on the other hand if they can handle more and will be hunting game larger than whitetail it also makes sense to look toward a bigger gun if they can handle it.
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