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 Axis .243 youth- any reviews?
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12/24/13 05:53 PM
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fireflyandrew
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I'm considering purchasing one as a first hunting rifle for a petit 9 year old female but am curious how they hunt. I've read many reviews but none mention recoil or consistency from such a small/light package. Any experience would be appreciated.
The thrill is in the hunt, but maximized by success. You define success.
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Re: Axis .243 youth- any reviews?
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12/24/13 09:24 PM
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I got my small framed then 9 yr old a Mossberg youth model .243 I put a slip on kick pad . He had no problems with it... It groups really well and its a short barrelled , compact rifle.. can't tell u about the axis but size and recoil shouldn't be an issue..
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Re: Axis .243 youth- any reviews?
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12/25/13 12:28 AM
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ccreyeder
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I bought one of those packages for my youngest son a few years ago and he is still using it. Shoots fine, little recoil, a good value in my opinion.
One thing is the trigger pull is pretty stout for a youngster. I recently dropped a timney trigger in it... Should have done that a lot sooner. Very nice! I am thinking about keeping it as a truck gun.
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Re: Axis .243 youth- any reviews?
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12/25/13 01:55 AM
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I bought one of those packages for my youngest son a few years ago and he is still using it. Shoots fine, little recoil, a good value in my opinion.
One thing is the trigger pull is pretty stout for a youngster. I recently dropped a timney trigger in it... Should have done that a lot sooner. Very nice! I am thinking about keeping it as a truck gun. Yelp on the trigger I sighted a 25-06 in for a buddy. Ran a box of ammo through it to break in and groups shrunk to 1.5" Pretty impressed for a such a budget gun. Trigger is my only complaint. 243 will be fine for the kids. Good hear protection and they will be good to go. I think the sound scares them more then kick
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Re: Axis .243 youth- any reviews?
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12/25/13 03:02 AM
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1 eight year old grandson + 1 Savage Axis 22-250 combo +1 cartridge = Pure enjoyment! 
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Re: Axis .243 youth- any reviews?
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12/26/13 04:37 AM
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