RE: Best Rifle for a 9 year old? If they are going to be starting out on deer hunting, I’d say start with a . 243! Minimal recoil, great accuracy and plenty of power for deer sized game! New England Arms and Rossi make very good youth model single shot rifles, at reasonable prices!
What is the best caliber for a youth deer rifle?
260 Remington or the 7-08 Remington. These are all wonderfully accurate, easy to shoot, mild mannered an extremely effective rounds that young shooters can easily handle. All 3 are offered in youth models for small frame shooters. Give a single shot rifle a look.
Can a 9 year old shoot a 243 rifle?
used a single shot . 243 for both my kids from age 9 and the youngest is 15 now. No problems at all. in fact I like it so much I used it to take a 130″ or so inch 8 point myself.
Can an 8 year old shoot 243?
243 would be a perfect choice for any kid. The only other rifle I’d say would be a good beginner gun would be a 223. I have a model seven 243 that I still shoot sometimes. Never had a deer move out of its tracks.
Is a 308 good for a kid?
308 in a light rifle can rare pretty good. You didn’t say how old and big your son is and how much experience he has had with shooting other things (like shotgun, etc.)
What is the difference between a 243 and a 6.5 Creedmoor?
243 Winchester fires smaller diameter bullets at a significantly higher velocity than the 6.5 Creedmoor. The . 243 has a flatter trajectory and much less recoil, but the 6.5 Creedmoor retains more kinetic energy and drifts less in the wind than the . 243 Winchester at typical hunting ranges.
What is the best deer rifle for a 12 year old?
243 is a good choice along with the 30-30, 300 savage, 35 Rem. Really any mild recoiling cartridge sufficient for taking deer would be a good choice. You could also try a 308 win with reduced recoil loads.
Is a .243 a good youth deer rifle?
are a nice option for youth hunters, but shots must be placed precisely when targeting medium-sized game. The . 243 also requires precise shot placement, but it’s a little more forgiving, making it the perfect choice for a kid’s first deer rifle.
What is the best rifle for a youth?
The Top 5 Youth Hunting Rifles for Deer Hunting
- Savage Arms Axis XP Bolt-Action Rifle in TrueTimber Strata Camo. Cabela’s. …
- Remington Model 783 Bolt-Action Rifle and Scope Combo. Remington. …
- Ruger American Rifle Ranch. Sportsman’s Guide. …
- Mossberg Patriot Youth Super Bantam. Mossberg. …
- Thompson/Center Compass II Compact.
Can a kid shoot a 350 Legend?
350 Legend and being a straight wall cartridge it is supposedly super low recoil which could be good for youth hunters. It’s apparently only good for about 175 yards or so on deer sized game but that’s fine for most hunting situations for beginner shooters.
Is a 350 Legend Good for youth?
350 Legend cartridge helps give rifles chambered for it significantly less recoil. That makes the round the ideal first hunting gun for young hunters about to participate in their first youth season this year. … That means the rifle can grow with your young hunter.
What is a 350 legend round?
350 Legend (9×43 mm), also called 350 LGND, is a SAAMI-approved straight-walled hunting cartridge developed by Winchester Repeating Arms. The cartridge was designed for use in American states that have specific regulations for deer hunting with straight-walled centerfire cartridges.
How hard does a 308 kick?
308 Winchester 165 gr. round fired from an 7–1/2 lb. rifle has 18.1 ft/lbs of “kick”. You’d expect the heavier bullet to kick more but the rifle weight acts to reduce the “felt recoil”.
Can a 10 year old shoot 270?
If there would be a difference in kick it wont be very much at all. Ive shot a 270 when i was 10, and im still pulling the trigger on several high powered rifles. He will be fine.
Is a 308 good for a 12 year old?
If he can handle a 12 ga, he can shoot the 308 or the 30-06. If he was just shooting deer, I’d go with the 308 because of the shorter action. If he’s going to be hunting elk, go with the 30-06, it can handle the heavier weight bullets better.