Youth Rifle

[c3products20]

Any recommendations on a good youth model "first deer rifle"? I have a bunch of 22-250 ammo so I'm thinking about staying with that caliber.

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[Jon B]

Man, I absolutely hate to say it but the Savage axis and Ruger shoot extremely well and can be had for less than $400.00. Personal preference but I would step up to a 6.5-7 mm. My thoughts are to make sure he has enough gun for just about any deer/hog situation. Just my two cents since you asked for recommendations.

[Yelladog]

My son shot browning micro hunter 22-250. If yiu can find one it would be a excellent choice. It’s been a outstanding gun.


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[glen]

I bought both my kids Thompson Encore. Mine shot 223 for years. I also bought several different calibers and put exact optics on each of them. So kids could go shoot 223 at paper and when killing small deer. Move up critter just swap barrel and kid didnt even have to know. My youngest was killing stuff with a 30-06 at 7 or 8 years old and never noticed recoil because he only shot it at critters.

[westtexducks]

My son shot browning micro hunter 22-250. If yiu can find one it would be a excellent choice. It’s been a outstanding gun.


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I have about 4-5 more years before I buy my girl her first deer rifle but this is on the short list for me. In 22-250 as well.

[Muleyhunter]

Reduced recoil rounds out of a 7mm-08 purrs like a kitten, and can just about do anything once they get bigger for regular recoil rounds

[Walker]

I vote for a Howa mini in grendel.

[Dusty8186]

I bought both my kids Thompson Encore. Mine shot 223 for years. I also bought several different calibers and put exact optics on each of them. So kids could go shoot 223 at paper and when killing small deer. Move up critter just swap barrel and kid didnt even have to know. My youngest was killing stuff with a 30-06 at 7 or 8 years old and never noticed recoil because he only shot it at critters.

that is a great idea

[cehorn]

Reduced recoil rounds out of a 7mm-08 purrs like a kitten, and can just about do anything once they get bigger for regular recoil rounds

Agree 100%. I have been really impressed with this combo.

[KevinAndy]

x2 on the Ruger Axis. I gave my son a .223 Axis Compact for his 7th birthday a couple years ago. He will probably shoot it 1 or 2 more seasons and we will bump to a larger caliber.

[Hockley]

Reduced recoil rounds out of a 7mm-08 purrs like a kitten, and can just about do anything once they get bigger for regular recoil rounds

x3 on this. I would personally look for a rifle with an adjustable stock that is threaded so they can keep and use it as they grow. You get the right set up and you'll never have to worry about buying another.

Comfort = Confidence when it comes to the young ones

[c3products20]

Man, I absolutely hate to say it but the Savage axis and Ruger shoot extremely well and can be had for less than $400.00. Personal preference but I would step up to a 6.5-7 mm. My thoughts are to make sure he has enough gun for just about any deer/hog situation. Just my two cents since you asked for recommendations.

I ordered him a savage Axis XP Youth, True Timber Camo in .350 Legend. I did some research and that gun is going to be awesome with a suppressor on it!!!!!!


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[c3products20]

I can't wait for him to shoot it!

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[frios]

H&R handi rifle 22" heavy barrel
I know...not the best name brand, but I have one and maybe I was just lucky, but this thing shoots lights out dead center at 100yds and 200yds. No lie.

I love this gun.

No recoil.

only single bad thing; its a single shot.
but, it being a single shot has made me a whole lot better shooter. IMO.

[Bucknaked]

I can't wait for him to shoot it!

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For him or for you?